TellYouThePass Ransomware Exploits Critical PHP Flaw, Patch NOW

Urgent alert for PHP users: Update your server immediately to protect against the newly exploited CVE-2024-4577 by TellYouThePass…...

CutOut.Pro AI Tool Data Breach: Hacker Leak 20 Million User Info

By Waqas In an exclusive statement to Hackread.com, CutOut.Pro denied the breach and labeled the leak as a 'clear scam.' This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: CutOut.Pro AI Tool Data Breach: Hacker Leak 20 Million User Info...

Smoke Loader Botnet Drops Location Tracker Whiffy Recon Malware

By Deeba Ahmed The new Whiffy Recon Malware was identified by cybersecurity researchers at Secureworks. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Smoke Loader Botnet Drops Location Tracker Whiffy Recon Malware...

Pegasus Airlines Leaked 6.5TB of Data in AWS S3 Bucket Mess Up

By Waqas Pegasus Airlines is a Turkey-based low-cost airline that exposed Electronic Flight Bag EFB data to the public including… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Pegasus Airlines Leaked 6.5TB of Data in AWS S3 Bucket Mess Up...

Researchers Warn of New Microsoft Office 0-Day Vulnerability “Follina”

By Deeba Ahmed NaoSec cybersecurity researchers state the "odd-looking" MS Word document was uploaded on VirusTotal from a Belarus IP address.… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Researchers Warn of New Microsoft Office 0-Day Vulnerability "Follina"...

Beware- FontOnLake Rootkit Malware Attacking Linux Systems

By Deeba Ahmed According to ESET's researchers, components of FontOnLake malware are divided into three groups: Trojamized app, Rootkit, and Backdoor. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Beware- FontOnLake Rootkit Malware Attacking Linux Systems...

Europol nabs 106 criminals involved in SIM swapping, money laundering

By Waqas Europol said that the suspects carried out a number of cybercrimes included phishing, SIM Swapping, and BEC business email compromise. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Europol nabs 106 criminals involved in SIM swapping, money laundering...

Why your remote employees may underperform? Top 10 problems

By Owais Sultan Organizing remote work is a challenge for any business owner. Read on to find workable strategies to maximize the output of your distributed team. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Why your remote employees may underperform? Top 10 problems...

Interpol arrests Moroccon hacker over global phishing, malware scam

By Waqas The hacker, "Dr. Hex" is accused of defacing websites, carrying out phishing attacks and malware campaigns. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Interpol arrests Moroccon hacker over global phishing, malware scam...

The Threat of Ransomware on the Rise in 2021

By Waqas Did you know the first reported instances of ransomware attacks date back to 1989 and they were levied against the healthcare industry? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Threat of Ransomware on the Rise in 2021...

How to protect your privacy on a smartphone: 12 tips & tricks

By Owais Sultan Nowadays, privacy on your smartphone plays an increasingly important role in our daily life. Let's talk about protecting privacy on your smartphone. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to protect your privacy on a smartphone: 12 tips & tricks...

A simple guide to keeping customers safe on your website

By Waqas For advice on how to implement proper security measures, below is a guide for keeping customers safe while they’re on your website. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: A simple guide to keeping customers safe on your website...

Fake LinkedIn job offers scam spreading More_eggs backdoor

By Waqas According to researchers, threat actors are using zip files to trick LinkedIn users into executing the Moreeggs backdoor. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake LinkedIn job offers scam spreading Moreeggs backdoor...

DoJ charges man for hacking, tempering with public water facility

By Deeba Ahmed According to a DoJ, Travnichek was accused of hacking a public water facility's computer and tampering with the local water supply system. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: DoJ charges man for hacking, tempering with public water facility...

Windows-Only 7-Zip now Available for Linux

By Waqas 7-Zip is now available on Linux as a command-line utility. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Windows-Only 7-Zip now Available for Linux...

IT Security firm Qualys extorted by Clop gang after data breach

By Waqas Qualys has confirmed that the Clop ransomware gang is behind the cyber attack that exploited Accellion exploit. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: IT Security firm Qualys extorted by Clop gang after data breach...

Cl0p ransomware gang hits Aviation giant Bombardier, leaks sensitive data

By Waqas The Cl0p ransomware gang has leaked sensitive data belonging to Bombardier on its official website on the dark web accessible through Tor. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cl0p ransomware gang hits Aviation giant Bombardier, leaks sensitive data...

Cybersecurity trends affecting cybersecurity stocks in 2021

By Waqas Cybercrime is a theme dominating headlines. Below are some of the major cybersecurity trends affecting cybersecurity stocks in 2021. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cybersecurity trends affecting cybersecurity stocks in 2021...

10 SIM-swapping hackers nabbed for targeting US celebrities

By Waqas Europol has announced arresting 10 hackers involved in large scale SIM-swapping attacks targeting high-profile celebrities in the United States. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 10 SIM-swapping hackers nabbed for targeting US celebrities...

Fake Cyberpunk 2077 Android App Delivering Ransomware

By Waqas It seems like the problems for Cyberpunk 2077 video game are far from over as the bogus Android app is infecting Windows and Android devices. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake Cyberpunk 2077 Android App Delivering Ransomware...

Hackers steal sensitive client data in Israeli insurance firm data breach

By Deeba Ahmed BlackShadow hackers took responsibility for the attack and leaked the data online belonging to Shirbit's customers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers steal sensitive client data in Israeli insurance firm data breach...

List of 2020’s most used passwords is here and it’s appalling

By Deeba Ahmed The need to keep a secure and robust password was never as intense as it has become these days but apparently in 2020 people are still using the worst passwords ever. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: List of 2020s most used passwords is here and its appallin...

Hackers actively compromising VoIP phone system for monetization

By Deeba Ahmed One of the most interesting yet complex methods of exploitation employed by hackers is using the servers to make outgoing phone calls to generate profits. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers actively compromising VoIP phone system for monetization...

Hacker steal $24M, returnes $2.5M to DeFi protocol Harvest Finance

By Deeba Ahmed Harvest Finance is now offering $100,000 as a bug bounty program to identify the hacker. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker steal $24M, returnes $2.5M to DeFi protocol Harvest Finance...

How to Control Push Notifications of your Devices

By Uzair Amir Consider push notifications as messages sent by the backend Apps or servers to the user interface or UI. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to Control Push Notifications of your Devices...

How much does a data breach cost? + How to prevent it (Best practices)

By Waqas By some estimates, close to 30 percent of businesses in the United States will experience a data breach. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How much does a data breach cost? + How to prevent it Best practices...

New tool detects fake 4G cell phone towers

By Sudais Asif Dubbed Crocodile Hunter; the tool works by scanning for 4G signals. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New tool detects fake 4G cell phone towers...

The Increasing Need For Application Security During COVID-19

By Sudais Asif Application security is the implementation of measures that can... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Increasing Need For Application Security During COVID-19...

Hackers deface 1000+ Israeli websites in attempt to get webcam access

By Waqas Hackers also left a warning message for Israeli agencies to be prepared for a big surprise. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers deface 1000+ Israeli websites in attempt to get webcam access...

Authorities bust hacker group planning to hit hospitals with ransomware

By Deeba Ahmed PentaGuard Hackers Crew was operating from Romania. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Authorities bust hacker group planning to hit hospitals with ransomware...

Google Firebase misconfiguration exposes data of 20k+ Android users

By Sudais Asif Up to 24000 Android apps may be at risk because of certain misconfiguration on... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google Firebase misconfiguration exposes data of 20k+ Android users...

Nintendo accounts hacked: 160,000 accounts accessed by hackers

By Waqas Nintendo suffered a massive data breach in which upto 160,000 Nintendo accounts were accessed by hackers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Nintendo accounts hacked: 160,000 accounts accessed by hackers...

“World’s most secure online backup” provider exposes 135M records

By Waqas “The World’s Most Secure Online Backup” cloud service. leaks secure backup - Oh, the irony. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: "World’s most secure online backup" provider exposes 135M records...

Android malware caught infecting Play Store apps for kids

By Sudais Asif Another day, another Android malware - This time, a new malware family named Tekya has been caught committing advertising fraud. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android malware caught infecting Play Store apps for kids...

Russia Blocks Encrypted Email Service Tutanota

By Deeba Ahmed The open-source encrypted email service Tutanota has been blocked in certain parts of Russia over the weekend. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russia Blocks Encrypted Email Service Tutanota...

Man uses 99 smartphones to cause traffic jam on Google Maps

By Sudais Asif He took 99 smartphones running the Google Maps app and then asked someone to roam them on the streets of Berlin. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Man uses 99 smartphones to cause traffic jam on Google Maps...

Ways to Help Keep Your Business Systems Secure

By Owais Sultan Keeping data and information secure is one of the biggest problems businesses face. Cybercrime is a big issue for many because of the amount of personal data they hold regarding their customers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ways to Help Keep Your Busine...

Hacker deletes entire student newspaper website of University of Ottawa

By Uzair Amir A hacker or simply call them a cyber criminal hacked into the independent student newspaper of the University of Ottawa uOttawa "The Fulcrum" and ended up deleting the entire website early Sunday morning. The Fulcrum has been serving the University of Ottawa since 1942 while the...

New Google Chrome mobile phishing scam can steal private data

By Uzair Amir Google Chrome’s mobile browser has been targeted with a relatively simple phishing technique by developer Jim Fisher. According to Fisher, the exploit involves tricking victims into handing over their private information by manipulating the trusted websites of the user. By using a...

Dark Web hacker selling 126M accounts stolen from new data breaches

By Waqas A dark web hacker going by the online handle of "Gnosticplayers" is selling a massive trove of user data stolen after compromising websites of several popular companies. The data which amounts to over 126 million accounts includes emails and passwords, etc. and is currently available on...

DarkGate: New password stealer & cryptomining malware hits Windows devices

By Waqas "DarkGate" malware uses Akamai, AWS DNS records and multiple payloads for cryptomining, credential theft and endpoint takeover. A sophisticated malware campaign has been identified by an enSilo researcher that hasn’t been detected before and is quite advanced than many of the malware...

MEGA Chrome extension hacked with cryptocurrency malware

By Waqas Cloud storage solution MEGA delivered Monero cryptocurrency malware. 21st-century technologies like blockchain are regarded as groundbreaking inventions. However, the security aspect of the new age digital systems has always been criticized for being lackluster and flawed. This concern i...

You can now run Windows 95 on your Mac, Linux and Windows 10 devices

By Carolina The maximum RAM that Windows 95 consumes within Windows 10 is just 200 MB. We have seen hackers doing wonders like hacking PlayStation 4 to run PS2 emulation or homebrew software, hacking Android-compatible Google Daydream VR Controller to run on iOS or run Linux OS on Nintendo Switch...

Who’s Reading Your Gmail Messages?

By Kayla Matthews Are any of our online activities private anymore? That’s the This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Who's Reading Your Gmail Messages?...

The Pirate Bay is silently mining cryptocurrency without user consent

By Waqas After being offline for over a week, The Pirate Bay This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Pirate Bay is silently mining cryptocurrency without user consent...

Tesla sues ex-employee for hacking & sharing GBs of data with 3rd parties

By Carolina The electric car manufacturing giant, Tesla, has filed a lawsuit This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Tesla sues ex-employee for hacking & sharing GBs of data with 3rd parties...

Stop downloading fake malicious Fortnite Android apps

By Uzair Amir Fortnite, a popular multiplayer sandbox survival game from Epic Games has This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Stop downloading fake malicious Fortnite Android apps...

Malicious Chrome & Edge extension drops backdoor and spy on users

By Waqas Trend Micro researchers have identified malicious Google Chrome and Microsoft This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Malicious Chrome & Edge extension drops backdoor and spy on users...

Misconfigured Google Groups Settings Leaking Sensitive Data

By Uzair Amir Kenna Security in collaboration with KrebsOnSecurity has identified the presence This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Misconfigured Google Groups Settings Leaking Sensitive Data...

Multiple Internet-Connected BMW vehicles vulnerable to getting hacked

By Waqas In total, researchers have identified 14 vulnerabilities in Multiple Internet-Connected BMW This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Multiple Internet-Connected BMW vehicles vulnerable to getting hacked...