6-year-old Moodle flaw exposed millions to account takeover attack

By Habiba Rashid The vulnerability affected students and teachers on Moodle worldwide - Here's how dangerous the vulnerability was. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 6-year-old Moodle flaw exposed millions to account takeover attack...

System update app in Gigaset Android phones identified as malware

By Deeba Ahmed A pre-installed malware in Gigaset Android devices has been found targeting unsuspecting users. Here's what we know so far about the malware. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: System update app in Gigaset Android phones identified as malware...

Russian hacker jailed in US over $19M fraud, 100M users’ data theft

By Deeba Ahmed The 37-year-old hacker Andrei Tyurin was extradited to the US from Georgia in September 2018. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russian hacker jailed in US over $19M fraud, 100M users data theft...

Top US Federal Agencies Hacked by Russian Hackers – Report

By Waqas Hackers backed by the Russian government hacked into several US government departments including U.S. Treasury and Commerce. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Top US Federal Agencies Hacked by Russian Hackers - Report...

Malware service operators arrested; offered antivirus bypassing tools

By Deeba Ahmed The malware encryption service run by a Romanian duo helped hackers embed malicious code in legit software to bypass antivirus tools. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Malware service operators arrested; offered antivirus bypassing tools...

Clop ransomware hits Software AG, demands $20 million+ ransom

By Waqas Software AG, a German tech giant had its helpdesk and internal communication systems disrupted after the Clop ransomware attack. Over the weekend, Germanys second-largest tech firm Software AG suffered a ransomware attack. The company had to shut down many of its internal systems...

845GB of sensitive explicit data on niche dating apps users exposed online

By Waqas The breach took place due to misconfigured AWS Bucket. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 845GB of sensitive explicit data on niche dating apps users exposed online...

Mandrake Android malware stealing Facebook, crypto data since 2016

By Sudais Asif Every day we see unique instances of malware come up but Mandrake... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Mandrake Android malware stealing Facebook, crypto data since 2016...

Latest iOS Text Bomb Bug Crashing iPhones with Sindhi Characters

By Deeba Ahmed The latest Apple mobile OS version iOS 13.4.1 has a text bomb bug that forces the device Mac, Apple Watch, iPhone, or iPad to crash. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Latest iOS Text Bomb Bug Crashing iPhones with Sindhi Characters...

Man accused of hiring hitman on dark web to kill ex-girlfriend

By Waqas Just another day on the dark web. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Man accused of hiring hitman on dark web to kill ex-girlfriend...

Clones of popular Ad blockers caught ad frauding millions of Chrome users

By Waqas If you are using these two Ad Blockers we suggest removing from your browser right now or be home to extensive ongoing ad fraud. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Clones of popular Ad blockers caught ad frauding millions of Chrome users...

NASA astronaut accused of accessing ex-wife’s bank account from space

By Waqas The US space agency NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration has confirmed that it is currently investigating an incident involving one of its astronauts who might have committed the first-ever cyber crime in outer space. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post:...

Google confirms presence of Triada backdoor in cheap Android phones

By Uzair Amir Triada Banking Trojan came Preinstalled as Backdoor in Budget Android Smartphones- Google Confirms. It would probably be the first time ever in Google's history that the company has revealed details of the tenacity and success of malware dubbed as Triada. Triada malware was discover...

Executive hacked competitor’s website to steal students meal preferences

By Ryan De Souza Top Executive at Bay Area School Lunch Provider Arrested for Hacking into Competitor’s Website to Access Students Meal Preferences. Personal rivalry and competitiveness can compel people to get involved in all sorts of bizarre activities and the latest incident is clear proof of...

Apps on smartphones are selling and sharing our location data 24/7

By Waqas It's no surprise that the apps we download on our smartphones are tracking our movements and also transferring the information to third parties without our consent. Last year it was Google caught collecting location data of Android users even if their device's location service was off th...

Private data of more than 82 million US citizens left exposed

By Uzair Amir Misconfigured ElasticSearch Servers Exposed Private Data of over 82 Million Users. A warning has been issued by Bob Diachenko, a HackenProof security researcher informing users in the US that around 73 gigabytes of data is identified in a “regular security audit” of publicly...

Cloud communication firm exposes millions of sensitive text messages to public access

By Waqas There’s bad news for those who rely upon SMS-based 2FA authentication. A Berlin-based security researcher Sébastien Kaul has revealed that Voxox exposed a huge database containing tens of millions of text messages by storing it on an unprotected server. The VOIP and Cloud communication f...

How to Choose the Most Secure Software for your Business

By Carolina When it comes to protecting your business, how do you choose the best available and secure software on the market? Security software is a key component in ensuring your business is protected from hacking, viruses, risky emails and many other scams. There are plenty of options availabl...

GreyEnergy: New malware targeting energy sector with espionage

By Waqas After BlackEnergy, critical infrastructure around the world is among key targets of the new malware called GreyEnergy. In its recent research, ESET has revealed details of a new group of cybercriminals dubbed as GreyEnergy, which seems to be the replacement of BlackEnergy APT group. The...

Apple Watch saves one more life by notifying user about his unusual heart rate

By Waqas Who doesn't like elegant watches, especially those who can literally save your life like the Apple Watch, right? Last time when we talked about Apple Watch, it was related to a 62-year-old man who felt sick at work and decided not to bother his colleagues but when his Apple Watch's Healt...

PGA Golf Championship hit with Bitcoin ransomware

By Waqas Hackers Demand Ransom to Unlock Hijacked Files of Upcoming PGA Golf Championship. Hackers seem to have a penchant for targeting high-profile events. After successfully attempting to make American presidential elections questionable, now cybercriminals have their eyes set on key PGA...

Polar fitness app exposed location data of users in military & airbases

By Waqas Polar Flow, an app developed by Polar, a Finland based sports This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Polar fitness app exposed location data of users in military & airbases...

Facebook bug exposed private posts of 14 million users to public

By Carolina The social media giant Facebook said on Thursday that a critical bug This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Facebook bug exposed private posts of 14 million users to public...

DNA testing website MyHeritage hacked; 92 million user accounts stolen

By Waqas MyHeritage, an Israeli DNA, and genealogy website has suffered a massive This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: DNA testing website MyHeritage hacked; 92 million user accounts stolen...

Master Key Hack Exploits Flaw in Key System to Unlock Hotel Rooms

By Waqas The master key hack has the capability of unlocking not This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Master Key Hack Exploits Flaw in Key System to Unlock Hotel Rooms...

Millions of apps are exposing sensitive & unencrypted user data

By Waqas Security researchers at Kaspersky Lab discovered that about 4 million This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Millions of apps are exposing sensitive & unencrypted user data...

Mind-Reader Headset Transfers Your Thoughts On Screen with 90% Accuracy

By Carolina MIT Media Lab researchers call it AlterEgo headset. Though it sounds This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Mind-Reader Headset Transfers Your Thoughts On Screen with 90% Accuracy...

Hackers leave US flag after targeting Cisco switches in Russia & Iran

By Waqas Cisco switches at data centers located in Iran and Russia This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers leave US flag after targeting Cisco switches in Russia & Iran...

Elon Musk deletes Tesla & Space X Facebook pages for #DeleteFacebook

By Waqas Elon Musk has deleted the official Facebook pages of SpaceX and Tesla this Friday after This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Elon Musk deletes Tesla & Space X Facebook pages for DeleteFacebook...

Hackers use Google Ads to steal $50 million of Bitcoin

By Waqas Another day, another Bitcoin scam - This time it abuses Google This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers use Google Ads to steal $50 million of Bitcoin...

Massive Trove of Sensitive ‘Accenture’ Data Exposed Online

By Uzair Amir On September 17th, 2017, Chris Vickery, director of Cyber Risk This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Massive Trove of Sensitive Accenture Data Exposed Online...

Angelfire: CIA’ Undetectable Implants Infect Windows Boot Sector

By Uzair Amir WikiLeaks suffered a cyber attack earlier today, but that couldnt stop the whistleblowing platform This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Angelfire: CIA Undetectable Implants Infect Windows Boot Sector...

Hack Telegram, WhatsApp and Signal app; get $500,000

By Waqas If you are a hacker or a security researcher, it This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hack Telegram, WhatsApp and Signal app; get $500,000...

WannaCry hero back on Twitter after pleading not guilting over Kronos

By Waqas He is not allowed to access the Kill Switch he This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: WannaCry hero back on Twitter after pleading not guilting over Kronos...

Israeli Teen Accused of Running Bomb Threat Service Against Jewish Community Centers On Dark Web

By Waqas The authorities believe he is part of a larger bomb-threat-for-hire This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Israeli Teen Accused of Running Bomb Threat Service Against Jewish Community Centers On Dark Web...

Feds Seize BTC-E exchange website – CoinBase suffers DDoS attacks

By Waqas A couple of days ago it was reported that the 38-year-old Russian This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Feds Seize BTC-E exchange website CoinBase suffers DDoS attacks...

Kikimora Announces Launch of Kikimora Agent: Accessible AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform for SME Security

Sofia, Bulgaria, 10th September 2025, CyberNewsWire...

Canon Printer Drivers Flaw Could Let Hackers Run Malicious Code

A critical vulnerability CVE-2025-1268 in Canon printer drivers allows remote code execution. See which drivers are affected, how to patch them...

Hacktivists Leak 1.7TB of Cellebrite, 103GB of MSAB Data

By Waqas The data is now available for download on DDoSecrets and the official website Enlace Hacktivista. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacktivists Leak 1.7TB of Cellebrite, 103GB of MSAB Data...

Critical Vulnerabilities Exposed Nuki Smart Locks to a Plethora of Attack Options

By Deeba Ahmed Researchers have identified as many as eleven critical vulnerabilities in different versions of Nuki Smart Locks. The IT… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Critical Vulnerabilities Exposed Nuki Smart Locks to a Plethora of Attack Options...

2 new ransomware gangs Haron, BlackMatter appear after REvil, DarkSide

By Sudais Asif Currently, it is unclear if Haron and BlackMatter ransomware gangs have been started by now-defunct REvil and DarkSide ransomware operators. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 2 new ransomware gangs Haron, BlackMatter appear after REvil, DarkSide...

Fake Windows 11 installers infecting devices with adware, malware

By Deeba Ahmed Originally, Windows 11 will be available for download from October 2021 - It will be a free upgrade for existing Windows 10 users. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake Windows 11 installers infecting devices with adware, malware...

Major ransomware attack cripples largest gas pipeline in the US

By Habiba Rashid A massive ransomware attack on one of the largest gas pipelines in the US, Colonial Pipeline, led it to be shut down on Friday. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Major ransomware attack cripples largest gas pipeline in the US...

$2 million lost as WallStreetBets forum members fall for crypto scam

By Habiba Rashid WallStreetBets moderators had warned of crypto scams in their name yet scammers were still able to trick users into sending $2 million in Binance Coin BNB. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: $2 million lost as WallStreetBets forum members fall for crypto sca...

New Android malware poses as “System Update” to steal your data

By Deeba Ahmed The malware is also capable of controlling the device's front and back camera to take photos periodically. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Android malware poses as "System Update" to steal your data...

MangaDex Hacked- Site Goes Offline until Further Notice

By Deeba Ahmed Manga reader MangaDex has gone offline after a malicious threat actor gained unauthorized access to its developer and administrator accounts. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: MangaDex Hacked- Site Goes Offline until Further Notice...

Court docs show FBI can unlock iPhones, access Signal messages

By Waqas Court documents have revealed the FBI has specific tools that allow the bureau to access private Signal messages even on locked iPhones. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Court docs show FBI can unlock iPhones, access Signal messages...

Vulnerability in Chess.com allowed access to 50 Million user records

By Saad Rajpoot The Chess.com vulnerability could have been exploited to access any account on the site including the administrator account. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Vulnerability in Chess.com allowed access to 50 Million user records...

Infamous cybercrime, carding market Joker’s Stash is shutting down

By Waqas The world's largest digital carding marketplace Joker's Stash to shut down its operations from February 15, 2021. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Infamous cybercrime, carding market Jokers Stash is shutting down...

Usenet indexer NZBGeek hacked; database stolen

By Deeba Ahmed Hackers installed keylogger and copied NZBGeek database exposing personal details of all users. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Usenet indexer NZBGeek hacked; database stolen...