Graham Cluley

Graham Cluley

Independent security analyst


Graham Cluley is an award-winning security blogger, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by companies such as Sophos, McAfee and Dr Solomon’s. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and regularly appears on TV and radio explaining computer security threats. In 2011 he was inducted into the InfoSecurity Europe Hall of Fame. Follow him on Twitter at @gcluley

217 articles by Graham Cluley

Did GCHQ illegally spy on you? Here's how to find out

Did GCHQ illegally spy on you? Here's how to find out

Did GCHQ illegally spy on you? Here's how to find out

Law enforcement agencies shouldn't be above the law. Find out if the UK's GCHQ illegally spied on you...

Graham Cluley17 Feb 20153 min. read


Sexy Russian scammers would love to break your heart this Valentine's Day

Sexy Russian scammers would love to break your heart this Valentine's Day

Sexy Russian scammers would love to break your heart this Valentine's Day

That message you received from a sexy Russian lady calling you Mr Dependable? Sorry to burst your bubble, but it's too good to be true.

Graham Cluley13 Feb 20153 min. read


It's Safer Internet Day. So where is our Internet of Secure Things?

It's Safer Internet Day. So where is our Internet of Secure Things?

It's Safer Internet Day. So where is our Internet of Secure Things?

It's Safer Internet Day. But millions of devices which have not been designed with security in mind are connecting to the internet. Shouldn't we be able to tell the manufacturers that enough is enough?

Graham Cluley10 Feb 20154 min. read


Watch how car hackers can disable brakes and steal your personal data

Watch how car hackers can disable brakes and steal your personal data

Watch how car hackers can disable brakes and steal your personal data

Modern cars are more and more dependent on computer systems. And guess what? They can be hacked.

Graham Cluley10 Feb 20154 min. read


Stop talking in front of Samsung TVs... if you value your privacy

Stop talking in front of Samsung TVs... if you value your privacy

Stop talking in front of Samsung TVs... if you value your privacy

Your internet-enabled Samsung Smart TV could be listening to everything you say, and sharing it with third parties.

Graham Cluley09 Feb 20153 min. read


The utterly crazy story of the death threat hacker (involves a cat)

The utterly crazy story of the death threat hacker (involves a cat)

The utterly crazy story of the death threat hacker (involves a cat)

A cat leads to a notorious death threat hacker finally being caught and jailed in Japan.

Graham Cluley04 Feb 20153 min. read


HipChat hack leads to precautionary password reset

HipChat hack leads to precautionary password reset

HipChat hack leads to precautionary password reset

Use HipChat? Be aware that hackers have accessed the names, usernames, email addresses and encrypted passwords for some users.

Graham Cluley03 Feb 20151 min. read


Madonna hacking suspect arrested by Israeli police

Madonna hacking suspect arrested by Israeli police

Madonna hacking suspect arrested by Israeli police

Police have arrested a man who allegedly hacked into computer systems and stole unfinished versions of songs from Madonna's upcoming "Rebel Heart" album.

Graham Cluley22 Jan 20152 min. read


Le Monde's Twitter account hacked to say "Je ne suis pas Charlie"

Le Monde's Twitter account hacked to say "Je ne suis pas Charlie"

Le Monde's Twitter account hacked to say "Je ne suis pas Charlie"

The Syrian Electronic Army strikes again. Are you using two-factor authentication? You should be.

Graham Cluley21 Jan 20152 min. read