Hackers are actively targeting WHO amid Coronavirus pandemic

By Deeba Ahmed From phishing, malware and ransomware to identity theft; hackers are actively targeting WHO amid Coronavirus pandemic. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers are actively targeting WHO amid Coronavirus pandemic...

Hackers are exploiting a critical, unpatched flaw in Windows

By Deeba Ahmed Microsoft has warned users that hackers are trying to exploit an unpatched vulnerability found in almost all versions of Windows. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers are exploiting a critical, unpatched flaw in Windows...

Dark Web: Hackers launch Coronavirus sale to sell hacking tools

By Sudais Asif Amidst all the panic that has gripped every country due to the Coronavirus, we couldn't possibly imagine people taking advantage of the vulnerabilities of others. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Dark Web: Hackers launch Coronavirus sale to sell hacking tool...

Europol Arrests 26 SIM Swapping Fraudsters For Stealing Over $3 Million

Europol, along with the Spanish and the Romanian national police, has arrested 26 individuals in connection with the theft of over €3.5 million $3.9 million by hijacking people's phone numbers via SIM swapping attacks. The law enforcement agencies arrested 12 and 14 people in Spain and Romania,...

Elite Hackers Are Using Coronavirus Emails to Set Traps

Plus: A Comcast blunder, a Clearview AI lawsuit, and more of the week's top security news...

Hackers using fake live Coronavirus map to spread malware

By Deeba Ahmed Hackers are spreading misinformation including fake live maps of areas hit by Coronavirus disaster to spread Azorult malware. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers using fake live Coronavirus map to spread malware...

Hackers hit hackers in new malware campaign

By Deeba Ahmed It seems odd but a malware campaign is circulating on the web for the past few years where the prime targets are no one else but hackers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers hit hackers in new malware campaign...

Hackers are exploiting critical vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange server

By Deeba Ahmed State-sponsored hackers are trying to exploit a vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange email servers, which Microsoft already patched in February. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers are exploiting critical vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange server...

Hackers dropping info-stealer malware with fake security certificate alerts

By Deeba Ahmed Distributing malware through software updates of legit services is a tried and tested technique. We have reported countless such incidents but... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers dropping info-stealer malware with fake security certificate alerts...

Hackers are using Word documents to drop NetSupport Manager RAT

By Sudais Asif Before dropping NetSupport Manager RAT, attackers trick users into opening a malicious MS Word document by entering a password. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers are using Word documents to drop NetSupport Manager RAT...

2 Chinese Charged with Laundering $100 Million for North Korean Hackers

Two Chinese nationals have been charged by the US Department of Justice DoJ and sanctioned by the US Treasury for allegedly laundering $100 million worth of virtual currency using prepaid Apple iTunes gift cards. According to a newly unsealed court document, the illicit funds originated from a $2...

Clearview AI firm with photos of billions of unsuspecting users got HACKED

By Deeba Ahmed Clearview AI has billions of photos of innocent and unsuspecting users - Its entire list of clients was reportedly stolen by unknown hackers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Clearview AI firm with photos of billions of unsuspecting users got HACKED...

RSAC 2020 Keynote: Changing the World's False Perception of Cybersecurity

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, cybersecurity is portrayed in the media and by businesses as an ongoing complex conflict between defenders and cybercriminals, with heightened noise around hyper-technical proof-of-concept attacks, or nation state threats. But, the reality is starkly different, said Rohit...

North Korea Is Recycling Mac Malware. That's Not the Worst Part

Lazarus Group hackers have long plagued the internet—using at least one tool they picked up just by looking around online...

This Week in Security News: LokiBot Impersonates Popular Game Launcher and DRBControl Espionage Operation Hits Gambling, Betting Companies

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn about a variant of LokiBot that has been discovered impersonating a popular game launcher, known for Fortnite, to trick users into...

Nord Security: Sensitive Information Disclosure on https://nordvpn.com/

The researcher provided us with a URL where there was a list of NordVPN accounts posted. We want to assure that our service, our users' data is still secure – as far as our website and service are concerned. This is a global issue in cyberspace where hackers know that most users don't bother to s...

Hackers Were Inside Citrix for Five Months

Networking software giant Citrix Systems says malicious hackers were inside its networks for five months between 2018 and 2019, making off with personal and financial data on company employees, contractors, interns, job candidates and their dependents. The disclosure comes almost a year after...

Hackers clone ProtonVPN website to drop password stealer malware

By Sudais Asif Currently, ProtonVPN has more than 2 million users around the world and that makes it a lucrative target for cybercriminals. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers clone ProtonVPN website to drop password stealer malware...

Iranian Hackers Exploiting VPN Flaws to Backdoor Organizations Worldwide

A new report published by cybersecurity researchers has unveiled evidence of Iranian state-sponsored hackers targeting dozens of companies and organizations in Israel and around the world over the past three years. Dubbed "Fox Kitten ," the cyber-espionage campaign is said to have been directed a...

Critical Bug in WordPress Theme Plugin Opens 200,000 Sites to Hackers

A popular WordPress theme plugin with over 200,000 active installations contains a severe but easy-to-exploit software vulnerability that, if left unpatched, could let unauthenticated remote attackers compromise a wide range of websites and blogs. The vulnerable plugin in question is 'ThemeGrill...