“Biggest webmaster forum” Digital Point exposes trove of user data

By Zara Khan Digital Point exposed the data on a misconfigured Elasticsearch database. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: "Biggest webmaster forum" Digital Point exposes trove of user data...

New vulnerability lets hackers use your credit card without pin code

By Sudais Asif The vulnerability was revealed in a report called "The EMV Standard: Break, Fix, Verify." Every time we make a payment using credit/debit cards, the EMV communication protocol is used for processing payments. Having been developed by Europay, Mastercard and Visa, etc. it is used fo...

Hackers manipulating Google searches to spread nasty Mac malware

By Sudais Asif Currently, Mac malware like macOS Shlayer and macOS Bundlore are being spread by hackers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers manipulating Google searches to spread nasty Mac malware...

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...

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...

Vulnerability allowed hijacking of Microsoft Teams account with a GIF

By Deeba Ahmed Forget Zoom for a second it is Microsoft Teams service that was exposed to account take over vulnerability with just a GIF file. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Vulnerability allowed hijacking of Microsoft Teams account with a GIF...

Nintendo accounts are being hacked for fraudulent transactions

By Waqas It all started when Nintendo users took the issue on Twitter complaining that their Nintendo accounts are being hacked. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Nintendo accounts are being hacked for fraudulent transactions...

Hackers steal 10 TB of data in ransomware attack on energy giant

By Sudais Asif The hackers are demanding 1,580 Bitcoins amounting to $10.9M/€9.9M or from the victim of their ransomware attack. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers steal 10 TB of data in ransomware attack on energy giant...

Gaming controllers manufacturer exposed 1.1M customer records

By Sudais Asif The company, a known manufacturer of gaming controllers and other accessories had left the database exposed to malicious actors without any security authentication. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Gaming controllers manufacturer exposed 1.1M customer record...

Watch out; cyber criminals are Zoom-bombing video conferences

By Sudais Asif Zoom-bombing is when someone interrupts a video conference through... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Watch out; cyber criminals are Zoom-bombing video conferences...

Working from home? Hackers can drop malware with fake Zoom apps

By Sudais Asif There has been a drastic rise in phishing attempts against Zoom and now, hackers are using different techniques... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Working from home? Hackers can drop malware with fake Zoom apps...

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...

Man hacks Indian tech support scam call center; leaks CCTV footage

By Sudais Asif The tech support scam call center has now been raided by local police while its entire operation has been shut down. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Man hacks Indian tech support scam call center; leaks CCTV footage...

Page Speed Optimization Best Practices

By Uzair Amir It’s a known fact that Google uses page speed as a ranking factor. Besides, pages that load quickly have 3x lower bounce rates and higher average time on page. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Page Speed Optimization Best Practices...

Fix Microsoft Outlook When Stuck on Loading Profile

By Owais Sultan Read this article and fix your Outlook which is stuck on the loading profile screen. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fix Microsoft Outlook When Stuck on Loading Profile...

Israeli government’s Gov.il DNS server found vulnerable

By Sudais Asif Eitan Caspi, a security researcher has exposed certain vulnerabilities found in Israeli government websites. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Israeli government's Gov.il DNS server found vulnerable...

Rent out the best properties online in India with these tips

By Owais Sultan An online portal for renting our proterties. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Rent out the best properties online in India with these tips...

Study shows prominent apps are selling your data to 3rd parties

By Sudais Asif Among the various categories of apps that exist out there, some by their nature store more of your personal information as compared to others. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Study shows prominent apps are selling your data to 3rd parties...

Did Saudi Crown Prince use Israeli spyware to hack Jeff Bezos’s iPhone?

By Waqas According to the UN high commissioner for human rights, Bezos’s iPhone was hacked using NSO Group’s spyware called... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Did Saudi Crown Prince use Israeli spyware to hack Jeff Bezos’s iPhone?...

Cambridge Analytica scandal: Facebook hit with $1.6 million fine

By Waqas Brazilian Government is not happy with Facebook over the Cambridge Analytica breach. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cambridge Analytica scandal: Facebook hit with $1.6 million fine...

Google & Mozilla ban Avast security extensions over data snooping

By Sudais In this specific case, it was Avast & AVG Security whose two browser extensions each have been found spying on users... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google & Mozilla ban Avast security extensions over data snooping...

2.7 billion email addresses & plain-text passwords exposed online

By Waqas In addition to email addresses and passwords, the records contained MD5, SHA1, and SHA256 hashes.... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 2.7 billion email addresses & plain-text passwords exposed online...

SMS and personal data of millions of Americans leaked online

By Sudais The database leak is yet another set back for Americans. Here's what was in the data and how it may affect victims. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: SMS and personal data of millions of Americans leaked online...

Unsecured database leaks phone numbers of 419 million Facebook users

By Sudais The unsecured database contained 133 million records from the US, 18 million in the UK and 50 million in Vietnam - All from Facebook users. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Unsecured database leaks phone numbers of 419 million Facebook users...

Israel claims to bomb Hamas’s cyber Ops HQ amidst uncertainties

By Ryan De Souza The Israel Defense Forces IDF has allegedly attacked a building that serves as the hub of Hamas’s cyber operations on Saturday. The IDF claims that it has bombed the building after carrying out an operation in collaboration with the Israel Security Agency Shin Bet and Military...

Hackers using Google Sites to spread banking malware

By Uzair Amir The IT security researchers at Netskope Threat Research Labs have discovered a new malware hosted on the Google Sites, a dedicated platform offered by Google for developing websites. Dubbed LoadPCBanker by researchers; the malware is actually an executable that is hidden inside a PD...

Samsung Galaxy S10’ biometric sensor hackable with copy of owner’s fingerprint

By Waqas The fingerprint security feature of Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ has been hacked using only a 3D printer and printed fingerprint of the owner. The hack can be carried out without the presence of the actual owner since a printed copy of the fingerprints is used. When evaluated by security...

Panic after hackers take control of emergency tornado alarms in Texas

By Waqas On March 12th, at around 2:30 a.m., residents of two Texas towns panicked after hearing tornado alarm that went off until 4:00 a.m. They were disturbed because the alarms repeatedly went on and off for about one and a half hours, thanks to hackers - Finally, related authorities were able...

Dark web kingpin visiting US for beard competition gets 20 years in prison

By Waqas Dream Market Drug Vendor arrived in the US to participate in a beard competition in Texas. A Dark Web drug dealer has received 240 months or 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the crimes of laundering money and possessing controlled substances with the intention of distributin...

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...

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...

Personal data of over 50,000 Honda Connect App leaked

By Waqas Researchers at Kromtech Security Center discovered a trove of data belonging This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Personal data of over 50,000 Honda Connect App leaked...

Inmates pirated movies from computers they build with spare parts

By Waqas Initial investigations showed the same inmates were found hacking prison's This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Inmates pirated movies from computers they build with spare parts...

Hackers take over power billing records of Indian state; demand ransom

By Uzair Amir The AMR system automatic meter reading system of Uttar Haryana This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers take over power billing records of Indian state; demand ransom...

Is the financial sector the most vulnerable to cyber attacks?

By Patrick Vernon The financial services industry is crucial to the health of This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Is the financial sector the most vulnerable to cyber attacks?...

Strava’s Global Heat Map Exposes User Locations Including Military Bases

By Waqas Strava is a GPS tracking and fitness-tracker app manufacturer that This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Strava’s Global Heat Map Exposes User Locations Including Military Bases...

Tinder flaw exposes user swipe, match and photos to strangers

By Waqas Tinder is an online dating app that was launched in This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Tinder flaw exposes user swipe, match and photos to strangers...

Android Malware in gaming apps on Play Store downloaded 4 million times

By Waqas Just another day with just another Android malware targeting unsuspecting This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android Malware in gaming apps on Play Store downloaded 4 million times...

New Malware Campaign Launched to Disrupt Winter Olympics 2018

By Uzair Amir The 2018 Olympic Winter Games will be held in Pyeongchang in This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Malware Campaign Launched to Disrupt Winter Olympics 2018...

Multiple Intel Processors Generations Hit by Serious Security Flaw

By Waqas Almost all Intel Processors Generations are impacted by the flaw while Intel This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Multiple Intel Processors Generations Hit by Serious Security Flaw...

Teen girl facing up to 10 years for sending nude selfie

By Carolina As unnerving and concerning as it sounds, the fact is This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Teen girl facing up to 10 years for sending nude selfie...

Amazon Echo and Google Home Devices Vulnerable to BlueBorne Attack

By Waqas In September 2017, the IT security researchers at Armis found eight This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Amazon Echo and Google Home Devices Vulnerable to BlueBorne Attack...

Ships Are Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks Due To Maritime Platform Flaw

By Waqas Previously it was reported that hackers can take over ships This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ships Are Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks Due To Maritime Platform Flaw...

Sex Robots Can Be Hacked To Kill You

By Uzair Amir Imagine a scenario where you want to play with a sex This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Sex Robots Can Be Hacked To Kill You...

Hundreds of Android Apps on Google Play Store Infected with Spyware

By Uzair Amir 500 Android Apps on Google Play Store Secretly Compromised with This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hundreds of Android Apps on Google Play Store Infected with Spyware...

Anubis Ransomware Lists Disneyland Paris as New Victim

Anubis ransomware group claims a 64GB data breach at Disneyland Paris, leaking some engineering files and attraction plans via its dark web site...

Critical Langflow Vulnerability (CVE-2025-3248) Actively Exploited, Warns CISA

CISA warns of active exploitation of critical Langflow vulnerability CVE-2025-3248. Critical RCE flaw allows full server takeover. Patch…...

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…...

Global Retailer BuyGoods.com Leaks 198GB of Internal and User PII, KYC data

By Waqas Hailing from Wilmington, Delaware BuyGoods.com boasts a user base of 3 million consumers spanning across 17 countries. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Global Retailer BuyGoods.com Leaks 198GB of Internal and User PII, KYC data...

OwnCloud “graphapi” App Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Data

By Deeba Ahmed The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-49103 and declared critical with a CVSS v3 Base Score 10. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: OwnCloud "graphapi" App Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Data...