Russia seizes Trump Dumps, Ferum, and SkyFraud carding forums

By Waqas All three carding forums were popular among cybercriminals for buying and selling stolen credit and debit cards. Russian… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russia seizes Trump Dumps, Ferum, and SkyFraud carding forums...

REvil ransomware gang goes dark after its Tor sites are hacked

By Deeba Ahmed In July 2021 the REvil ransomware group vanished due to mounting US pressure after the Kaseya attack. However, the group was back in September 2021 by carrying out extortion-based DDoS attacks on ITSPs in the UK and Canada/America. The infamous REvil ransomware group has suddenly...

Twitch hacked- Source code and Streamer payment figures leaked

By Waqas Twitch has undergone a massive hack resulting in leaking the source code for its unreleased streaming service, creator payout details, and other sensitive information. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Twitch hacked- Source code and Streamer payment figures leaked...

Ex-army admin jailed for 12 years over US military health data theft

By Deeba Ahmed Frederick Brown, a medical data technician & admin associated with the 65th Medical Brigade of the US Army caused millions of dollars in losses. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ex-army admin jailed for 12 years over US military health data theft...

Choosing a web hosting service that’s right for your business

By Owais Sultan Web hosting problems can have a significant impact on how your business is perceived, even large corporations are subject to such failures. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Choosing a web hosting service thats right for your business...

12 years jail for man who unlocked phones, defrauded AT&T of $200m

By Deeba Ahmed According to the US DoJ, Fahd remotely unlocked phones belonging to AT&T despite knowing that an investigation was launched against him. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 12 years jail for man who unlocked phones, defrauded AT&T of $200m...

Fake Brave browser website dropped malware, thanks to Google Ads

By Waqas Threat actors used Google Ads to buy top search results on Google to advertise fake Brave browser websites which delivered malware as the browser's download file. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake Brave browser website dropped malware, thanks to Google Ads...

Crippling attack on Iranian trains linked to Meteor file wiper malware

By Deeba Ahmed The Meteor file wiper malware is linked to a cyberattack that took place on July 9th, 2021 on the Iranian railway system and transport ministry. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Crippling attack on Iranian trains linked to Meteor file wiper malware...

New Android malware TeaBot found stealing data, intercepting SMS

By Waqas TeaBot malware is in the early stages of development yet, so far, it has already targeted 60 banks all over Europe. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Android malware TeaBot found stealing data, intercepting SMS...

Sensitive data from US shipping management software firm exposed online

By Habiba Rashid In total, 103 GB worth of data belonging to New Jersy based Descartes Aljex Software was left exposed on a misconfigured AWS S3 Bucket. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Sensitive data from US shipping management software firm exposed online...

Google Facing Lawsuit Over Tracking Users in Incognito Mode

By Habiba Rashid Google is facing a class-action lawsuit that claims the search engine giant secretly collects data from users even when they’re using its private Incognito mode. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google Facing Lawsuit Over Tracking Users in Incognito Mode...

The Most Commonly Hacked Smart Home Tech

By Waqas There are over 7 billion IoT devices and a big number is vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Here are the most commonly hacked smart home tech. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Most Commonly Hacked Smart Home Tech...

Android app with 1 billion users fails to fix flaws; expose to malware

By Waqas A set of vulnerabilities in the Android file sharing app SHAREit has left more than one billion users exposed to spyware and malware attacks. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android app with 1 billion users fails to fix flaws; expose to malware...

Hacked Finnish psychotherapy clinic files for bankruptcy

By Habiba Rashid Finnish-based psychotherapy practice, Vastaamo, earlier came into the world’s attention back in October 2020 after it suffered a devastating attack. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacked Finnish psychotherapy clinic files for bankruptcy...

This malware hides behind free VPN, pirated security software keys

By Waqas The New Version of DanaBot is now found in pirated software keys including ones offering free VPN, anti-virus software and pirated games, etc. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: This malware hides behind free VPN, pirated security software keys...

Man jailed after attempting to buy 3-year-old girl on dark web

By Waqas The Notorious Dark Web Pedophile is a New Zealand national going by the name of Aaron Hutton. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Man jailed after attempting to buy 3-year-old girl on dark web...

Cyber criminals leak Pfizer, BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine data

By Waqas The leaked vaccine data is now circulating on hacker forums including Russian-speaking ones. Here's what was leaked and some exclusive screenshots. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cyber criminals leak Pfizer, BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine data...

Google reveals high-profile attack targeting Android, Windows users

By Deeba Ahmed According to Google's Project Zero team, threat actors exploited 0-day vulnerabilities to successfully carry on their attack. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google reveals high-profile attack targeting Android, Windows users...

Microsoft reveals hackers viewed its source code

By Deeba Ahmed Microsoft confirmed that viewing source code doesn’t elevate the risk. Here's what happened and what Mircosoft said about the attack. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft reveals hackers viewed its source code...

REvil hackers to leak photos of plastic surgery patients after massive hack

By Waqas The latest victim of REvil hackers aka Sodinokibi group is The Hospital Group based in Manchester, England. A Manchester, England-based prominent cosmetic and weight loss specialist The Hospital Group has suffered a ransomware attack carried out by REvil hackers. As a result, hackers hav...

Facebook bug exposed email addresses of Instagram users

By Deeba Ahmed According to the researcher, the private information of Instagram users was just a DM away. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Facebook bug exposed email addresses of Instagram users...

The Most Common API Vulnerabilities

By Uzair Amir API has become essential for online business, and anything essential quickly becomes a target for malicious actors. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Most Common API Vulnerabilities...

Minted confirms data breach as Shiny Hunters sell its database

By Deeba Ahmed The group of hackers ShinyHunters is behind Minted breach. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Minted confirms data breach as Shiny Hunters sell its database...

Hackers set up fake NHS website to spread malware

By Sudais Asif Another day another malware scams but this one is the lowest of the low. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers set up fake NHS website to spread malware...

Staying home? Here are 5 best Java learning platforms

By Sudais Asif If you are at home doing nothing important, you should learn something - So without further ado, here are 5 best Java learning platforms - Enjoy! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Staying home? Here are 5 best Java learning platforms...

Coronavirus related cyber attacks hit HHS in US, testing center in Czech

By Deeba Ahmed Who could have imagined cyber criminals will use Coronavirus pandemic to steal data and make quick money? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Coronavirus related cyber attacks hit HHS in US, testing center in Czech...

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...

US charges 4 Chinese military hackers over 2017 Equifax breach

By Waqas The US government has charged four Chinese military officials over 2017's massive Equifax breach. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: US charges 4 Chinese military hackers over 2017 Equifax breach...

How safe is business data stored in third-party supplier websites?

By Uzair Amir For any modern business, the data that they hold is among their most valuable assets. Whether it is data about customers or about the business itself... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How safe is business data stored in third-party supplier websites?...

5 things you should never do when using anonymous operating systems

By David Balaban Some people overestimate the capabilities of anonymous operating systems, thinking that after they launch OS like Tails, they are completely protected from any enemy. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 5 things you should never do when using anonymous...

Trend Micro is one of the anti-virus firms hacked by Fxsmsp

By Ryan De Souza Other two companies allegedly involved in the data breach are Symantec and McAfee. Recently Hackread.com informed you about a Russian group of hackers dubbed Fxsmsp that is specifically targeting trusted anti-virus companies and has attacked the servers of three mainstream firms...

Pro-PewDiePie messages appear on hacked Wall Street Journal website

By Waqas The official website of the Wall Street Journal was hacked earlier today after unknown hackers defaced it with messages in support of PewDiePie Felix Kjellberg, the most widely followed YouTuber. The hackers left a deface page along with a message on the domain partners.wsj.com that WSJ...

New sextortion scheme uses victims’ real password for blackmailing

By Carolina The Sextortion Campaign involves Passwords Stolen from Old Data Breaches. Internet users need to be wary of a new phishing scam that is actually a sextortion scheme, which utilizes old passwords of users and blackmails them for watching pornography. The scammers claim to have recorded...

Ticketfly website hacked & offline after hacker leaks customer data

By Carolina Eventbrite-owned San Francisco, California based ticket distribution service Ticketfly's website This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ticketfly website hacked & offline after hacker leaks customer data...

FBI: Protect yourself from VPNFilter malware; reboot your router now

By Waqas VPNFilter malware was part of a nasty botnet that infected This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: FBI: Protect yourself from VPNFilter malware; reboot your router now...

Someone hacked California’s live congressional debate to run gay porn

By Carolina "Looks like we got hacked again, we'll try to fix This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Someone hacked California's live congressional debate to run gay porn...

Securus lets cops perform real-time cellphone tracking of US Mobile Users

By Waqas We all are well-aware of the pervasive ways governments employ This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Securus lets cops perform real-time cellphone tracking of US Mobile Users...

Mainstream Live Chat widgets leaking personal details of employees

By Waqas According to the findings of Project Insecurity researchers Cody Zacharias This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Mainstream Live Chat widgets leaking personal details of employees...

Gay dating app Grindr shared user HIV & location data with third-parties

By Waqas Grindr shared personal, HIV and geolocation-related data with two of This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Gay dating app Grindr shared user HIV & location data with third-parties...

Lord & Taylor & Saks customers payment cards stolen, sold on Dark Web

By Carolina Apparently, FIN7 hackers are behind the breach - The same This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Lord & Taylor & Saks customers payment cards stolen, sold on Dark Web...

Northern Irish Parliament Hit by Brute Force Attack

By Carolina The email service at the Northern Ireland Parliament, Stormont has This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Northern Irish Parliament Hit by Brute Force Attack...

How to Keep Your Customers Safe Online – 2018

By Waqas Internet safety is a key concern both professionally and personally This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to Keep Your Customers Safe Online - 2018...

Hacker Adrian Lamo who tipped off FBI about Chelsea Manning dies at 37

By Waqas Adrian Lamo, a hacker who was once in the news This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker Adrian Lamo who tipped off FBI about Chelsea Manning dies at 37...

Download Kali Linux from Microsoft Store and use on Windows 10

By Waqas You can now download Kali Linux and install it on This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Download Kali Linux from Microsoft Store and use on Windows 10...

Coldroot Mac Malware Silently Performs System-Wide Keylogging

By Waqas Another day, another malware - This time it targets macOS This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Coldroot Mac Malware Silently Performs System-Wide Keylogging...

Critical macOS Sierra disk image flaw leads to data loss

By Uzair Amir Apple and its much-hyped APFS or Apple File System have This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Critical macOS Sierra disk image flaw leads to data loss...

Hacker compromised user data & illegally used car sharing service 33 times

By Waqas A 37-year old IT security researcher and self-confessed computer hacker This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker compromised user data & illegally used car sharing service 33 times...

Ethereum Startup Leaves Penis for Investors & Vanishes with $11

By Waqas Another Ethereum Startup Prodeum Vanished Into Thin Air After Collecting This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ethereum Startup Leaves Penis for Investors & Vanishes with $11...

You are not alone Netflix is down for many and slow for some

By Carolina You are not alone, Netflix is down for many while for some This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: You are not alone Netflix is down for many and slow for some...

Security Flaws in GPS Trackers Puts Millions of Devices’ Data at Risk

By Waqas Trackmadeddon attack puts millions of vulnerable GPS trackers at risk This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Security Flaws in GPS Trackers Puts Millions of Devices Data at Risk...