Another MongoDB database exposes personal data of 66M users

By Waqas Another day, another data breach - This time, the IT security researcher at HackenProof have discovered a massive trove of personal data of over 66 million users exposed online due to an unprotected MongoDB database. In October and November 2018, HackenProof's security researcher Bob...

Russian exploit developer publicly disclosed VirtualBox zero-day vulnerability

By Waqas An independent IT security researcher and exploit developer from Russia has publicly revealed a zero-day vulnerability in all versions of VirtualBox VB 5.2.20 and prior. VB is commonly used open source virtualization software that has been developed by Oracle. According to the analysis o...

GDPR 101: Monitoring & Maintaining Compliance After the Deadline

Discussions about the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation GDPR reached a crescendo on May 25, the compliance deadline, but many companies continue seeking guidance. The reason: A majority of companies missed the deadline, according to estimates from various sources, including Gartner, Crowd...

How Microsoft 365 Security integrates with your broader IT ecosystem—part 3

Todays post was coauthored by Debraj Ghosh, Senior Product Marketing Manager, and Diana Kelley, Cybersecurity Field CTO. Customer satisfaction is one of the most important goals for Microsoft 365 Security. In part 1 of this series, we discussed Microsofts overall security strategy for connecting...

ThreatList: SMB Security Challenges Grow with the Cloud

Firewall and network security is the No. 1 concern when it comes to small- and medium-sized business SMB security, according to research, particularly as they begin to move more and more of their mission-critical infrastructure to the cloud. However, preparing for increasing security threats...

A Look at Scan4You and the Counter Antivirus Service Landscape

The concept of antivirus AV scanning within IT security is simple and effective. These programs, which have become part and parcel of typical infrastructure and data protection strategies, scan enterprise networks for known malware signatures and other processes associated with suspicious hacker...

Trojans: What’s the real deal?

The fictional Greeks hiding in their legendary Trojan horse would probably be excited to learn that the default Wiki page for Trojan is, in fact, their big wooden horse thingy vs. computer infections or dubious businesses. Sorry, fictional ancient Greek warriors. It’s not that we don't think you'...

it.maje.com XSS vulnerability

Open Bug Bounty ID: OBB-650314 Description| Value ---|--- Affected Website:| it.maje.com Open Bug Bounty Program:| Create your bounty program now. It's open and free. Vulnerable Application:| Custom Code Vulnerability Type:| XSS Cross Site Scripting / CWE-79 CVSSv3 Score:| 6.1...

Building a Profitable Security Services Offering Part 2 IT Security Features and Benefits Overview

Trend Micro is excited to partner with SPC International in this 5-part Blog, Webinar and Online Training Series; focused on Building a Profitable Security Services Offering for MSP Partners. Through the series, SPC will teach you a selling process of leading with security, steps in growing your...

Malware infected Battery saver app on Play Store infects 60,000 users

By Waqas The IT security researchers at RiskIQ have discovered a unique malware This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Malware infected Battery saver app on Play Store infects 60,000 users...

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Malware?

Every year, tens of thousands of mergers and acquisitions M&A take place across every industry and vertical. In fact, "In 2017, companies announced over 50,600 transactions with a total value of more than 3.5 trillion USD."1 Not only is M&A complex from a business sense, it also brings the...

Flaw in Google Home and Chromecast devices reveals user location

By Waqas Craig Young, an IT security expert from Tripwire has found This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Flaw in Google Home and Chromecast devices reveals user location...

Webcast Replay: Preventing Vulnerability Exposure with IBM Security Bulletins

Abstract As the basis for many of IBM's enterprise products, WebSphere Application Server and its runtime often serves as the first line of defense when it comes to IT security. Learn how to ensure that you stay protected against known exploits through effective use of IBM's Security Bulletins...

ClipboardWalletHijacker malware replaces address to steal cryptocurrency

By Waqas The IT security researchers at Qihoo 360 Total Security have discovered This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ClipboardWalletHijacker malware replaces address to steal cryptocurrency...

Chinese hackers attack National Data Center using watering hole attack

By Waqas The IT security researchers at Kaspersky Lab have published a This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Chinese hackers attack National Data Center using watering hole attack...

Bootloader vulnerability in OnePlus 6 lets an attacker take control of the device

By Waqas An IT security researcher has discovered a critical vulnerability in OnePlus This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Bootloader vulnerability in OnePlus 6 lets an attacker take control of the device...

GDPR Is Here:  Assess the Security Configurations of Your IT Systems

In prior installments of this GDPR compliance blog series, we’ve discussed the importance of key security practices such as IT asset inventory and vulnerability management. Today, we’ll focus on another core component for GDPR: policy compliance. As we’ve stated before, to comply with the EU’s...

GDPR Is Here: Manage Vulnerabilities and Prioritize Threat Remediation

To provide the level of data protection required by the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation GDPR, your organization must continuously detect vulnerabilities, and prioritize their remediation. Why? An InfoSec team that’s chronically overwhelmed by its IT environment’s vulnerabilities and unabl...

Vote for Malwarebytes Labs: European Security Blogger Awards 2018

It's nearly time for Infosec Europe 2018, and that means it's also time to consider voting for your favourite security blogs, podcasts, video channels, and more for the upcoming European Security Blogger Awards. Thanks to your generous votes, we've been fortunate enough to pick up the award for...

Indian Cricket Board Exposes Personal Data of Thousands of Players

By Waqas The IT security researchers at Kromtech Security Center discovered a trove This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Indian Cricket Board Exposes Personal Data of Thousands of Players...