Dutch Police Nabs Romanian Gang for Stealing $590K worth of iPhones

By Carolina Dutch Police are quite active these days, a couple of This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Dutch Police Nabs Romanian Gang for Stealing $590K worth of iPhones...

FortiBleed Attack Exposes Fortinet Firewall Credentials in 194 Countries

Researchers say FortiBleed used stolen and tested credentials to access exposed Fortinet firewalls, putting major organizations and public agencies at risk now...

Researcher Wipes White Supremacist Dating Sites, Leaks Data on okstupid.lol

Security researcher in "Martha Root" in Pink Power Ranger deletes white supremacist dating sites live onstage, leaks 8,000 profiles and 100GB of data at Chaos Communication Congress CCC 2025...

Europe’s largest known illegal IPTV operation dismantled by police

By Waqas Massive crackdown on illegal IPTV services across Europe: Europol assists Dutch authorities in taking down a major network. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Europes largest known illegal IPTV operation dismantled by police...

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...

WhatsApp Pink is malware spreading through group chats

By Habiba Rashid If installed; the fake and malicious WhatsApp pink app takes full control of a targeted device. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: WhatsApp Pink is malware spreading through group chats...

A hacker claims to be selling sensitive data from OTP generating firm

By Habiba Rashid A hacker appears to be selling sensitive data they claim to have stolen from an OTP-generating company. Here's what we know so far! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: A hacker claims to be selling sensitive data from OTP generating firm...

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...

New variant of MassLogger Trojan stealing Chrome, Outlook data

By Waqas MassLogger was originally discovered in April 2020 but now it has been updated to target Windows devices to steal Chrome and MS Outlook data. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New variant of MassLogger Trojan stealing Chrome, Outlook data...

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...

Malicious Chrome, Edge extensions manipulating Google search results

By Waqas According to Avast, these extensions affected 3 million users worldwide. Here's what we know so far and which extensions were involved. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Malicious Chrome, Edge extensions manipulating Google search results...

ElectroRat crypto-stealing malware hits MacOS, Windows, Linux devices

By Waqas The undetected ElectroRat malware is capable of stealing private keys to access victims’ wallets and also run keylogger on a targeted device. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ElectroRat crypto-stealing malware hits MacOS, Windows, Linux devices...

Facebook bug exposed identity of page admin using group doc feature

By Sudais Asif The bug was reported to Facebook under its bug bounty program after which the researcher was awarded $5,000. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Facebook bug exposed identity of page admin using group doc feature...

T-Mobile confirms another data breach exposing user call records, phone numbers

By Deeba Ahmed T-Mobile revealed attackers accessed its Customer proprietary network information CPNI, putting the private data of hundreds of thousands of customers at risk. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: T-Mobile confirms another data breach exposing user call records,...

Researcher uploaded spyware on official Fitbit store

By Sudais Asif The researcher took advantage of the Fitbit gallery which allows developers to submit apps that enhance the functionality of the core app. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Researcher uploaded spyware on official Fitbit store...

Hackers actively exploiting unfixed flaws in VPNs, Microsoft servers – CISA

By Waqas CISA believes Chinese state-sponsored hackers are targeting critical cyberinfrastructure in the US by exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers actively exploiting unfixed flaws in VPNs, Microsoft servers - CISA...

US claims disrupting 3 cryptocurrency campaigns run by terror groups

By Sudais Asif A total of 300 cryptocurrency accounts, 4 websites, and 4 Facebook pages with... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: US claims disrupting 3 cryptocurrency campaigns run by terror groups...

Russian Intel Agency FSB’s contractor hacked; sensitive data leaked online

By Sudais Asif A Russian group named Digital Revolution that alleges to have hacked an FSB contractor - Here's what's going on! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russian Intel Agency FSB's contractor hacked; sensitive data leaked online...

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...

Programmer hacks his attacker; releases decryption keys for Mushtik ransomware

By Sudais "Hey guys, I hacked back this criminal and got the whole database with Mushtik ransomware keys." The last laugh - it's something that everyone would like to have. Turns out, a German programmer by the name of Tobias Fromel had it in a very dramatic fashion. It all started when he was...

New Android banking botnet ‘Geost’ hits thousands of devices

By Sudais The botnet was basically composed of numerous Android phones which were were infected by getting them to download malicious applications. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Android banking botnet 'Geost' hits thousands of devices...

Dark web data center in former NATO bunker seized for hosting child porn

By Waqas Authorities raided and seized a massive data bunker called “Cyberbunker 2.0” used by dark web criminals to run drugs, explicit child content. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Dark web data center in former NATO bunker seized for hosting child porn...

How to Increase Your Business’s Online Brand Awareness

By Owais Sultan If you want your business to thrive, then you need to build a strong brand for it. How can you expect to boost your sales and subsequently your profit margin if people don’t trust you or even know that you exist? Increasing your business’ brand awareness is an essential job that y...

Authorities arrest culprits for crypto mining at Ukraine nuclear plant

By Sudais Authorities have arrested several people for using a nuclear plant in South Ukraine for illegal crypto mining. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Authorities arrest culprits for crypto mining at Ukraine nuclear plant...

FaceTime bug exposes live audio & video before recipient picks call

By Waqas FaceTime bug is exposing calls and videos - Here's how to disable FaceTime until this issue is fixed. According to reports, there is a major bug in iPhone FaceTime’s video calling function that lets users hear audio from the call even before the recipient has accepted the video call...

Feds charge 2 Iranian hackers behind SamSam ransomware attacks

By Waqas The United States Department of Justice has charged two Iranian nationals with allegedly developing and using SamSam ransomware against their targets in the United States and Canada to carry out computer hacking and extortion scheme from Iran. Both Mohammad Mehdi Shah Mansouri, 27 and...

5 Privacy Mistakes that Leave You Vulnerable Online

By John Mason When news broke about Cambridge Analytica, the Internet went into a frenzy: “How could Facebook do this!” “Facebook should be made accountable!” Besides the fact that I think the whole Cambridge Analytica issue was blown out of proportion, I believe bigger issue is the fact that ver...

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...

Top 7 Most Popular and Best Cyber Forensics Tools

By Maria Thomas We often watch experts in movies using forensic tools for This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Top 7 Most Popular and Best Cyber Forensics Tools...

Firefox Monitor tool informs users if they have been hacked

By Carolina The Firefox Monitor will be launched next week - The tool This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Firefox Monitor tool informs users if they have been hacked...

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...

Android malware on Play Store targeting Palestinians on Facebook

By Waqas We have reported time and again about the widespread malware This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android malware on Play Store targeting Palestinians on Facebook...

Intel removes remote keyboard app for Android rather than fixing its flaws

By Uzair Amir Critical Flaws in Intel’s Remote Keyboard App for Android Lead This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Intel removes remote keyboard app for Android rather than fixing its flaws...

Sweatcoin App Pays You Cryptocurrency To Get Fit

By Carolina If you are a cryptocurrency investor or fan here is an This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Sweatcoin App Pays You Cryptocurrency To Get Fit...

Woman scammed for $60,000 through fake Police website

By Waqas With every passing day, cybercriminals are getting sophisticated in their This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Woman scammed for $60,000 through fake Police website...

WikiLeaks official website hacked by OurMine hacking group

By Waqas The official website of whistleblowing platform WikiLeaks was hacked Thursday morning by OurMine, This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: WikiLeaks official website hacked by OurMine hacking group...

Atomic Arch Campaign Hijacks 20+ Linux AUR Packages to Deliver Malware

Over 20 Linux packages were compromised in the Atomic Arch campaign, which abuses AUR ownership transfers to drop rootkit-like malware...

UNC5820 Exploits FortiManager Zero-Day Vulnerability (CVE-2024-47575)

Fortinet and Mandiant investigated the mass exploitation of FortiManager devices via CVE-2024-47575, impacting 50+ systems across industries. Threat…...

PythonAnywhere Cloud Platform Abused for Hosting Ransomware

Razr ransomware is exploiting PythonAnywhere to distribute and encrypt files with AES-256. ANY.RUNs analysis reveals its behaviour, C2…...

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...

Microsoft shares details of malware attack on aerospace, travel sector

By Habiba Rashid The malware allows attackers to steal credentials, take screenshots, webcam data, browser, clipboard data, system, and network info. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft shares details of malware attack on aerospace, travel sector...

$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...

Kaspersky spots CIA malware with backdoor capabilities

By Waqas Dubbed Purple Lambert by Kaspersky; the malware passively listens to network traffic and search for a "magic packet." This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Kaspersky spots CIA malware with backdoor capabilities...

Microsoft Exchange server, Teams, Zoom, Chrome pwned at Pwn2Own

By Waqas This year, Pwn2Own will have an automotive category as well, mainly for hacking Tesla cars. Participants will be offered $600,000 and a vehicle. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft Exchange server, Teams, Zoom, Chrome pwned at Pwn2Own...

Mastermind of 2020’s top celebrity Twitter hack sentenced to 3 years

By Waqas At the time of the Twitter hack and his arrest, Graham Ivan Clark was 17, therefore, being sentenced as a “youthful offender.” This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Mastermind of 2020s top celebrity Twitter hack sentenced to 3 years...

Gab hacked – DDoSecrets leak profiles, posts, DMs, passwords online

By Habiba Rashid In total, DDoSecrets has leaked 70 GB worth of sensitive data belonging to registered Gab users. Here's what Hackread.com can confirm. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Gab hacked - DDoSecrets leak profiles, posts, DMs, passwords online...

Cryptocurrency exchange in liquidation due to hack, hacked again

By Waqas Cryptopia cryptocurrency exchange was hacked in 2019 and put into liquidation after suffering a loss of USD 30 million in crypto-assets. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cryptocurrency exchange in liquidation due to hack, hacked again...

LodaRAT Windows malware now hunting Android devices

By Deeba Ahmed Dubbed LodaRAT, the trojan was equipped with credential-stealing capabilities earlier, but now it is eyeing Android users. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: LodaRAT Windows malware now hunting Android devices...

Generation Z least likely to share their location data with government

By Habiba Rashid The study reveals which generation is comfortable with sharing their location data and which is not under any circumstances. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Generation Z least likely to share their location data with government...

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...