5 security checks to perform when your site is being developed

By Waqas Here are five security checks that are necessary to secure your website from cyber-attacks while it is in the development phase - Better safe than sorry. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 5 security checks to perform when your site is being developed...

Data analytics firm Polecat data breach – 30TB of data exposed

By Waqas Polecat exposed an Elasticsearch server that wasn't protected with any authentication measures or any form of encryption. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Data analytics firm Polecat data breach - 30TB of data exposed...

One sticker could have exposed your Telegram secret chats

By Waqas The flaw originated in the way the Telegram app handled animated stickers and how the secret chat functionality operated. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: One sticker could have exposed your Telegram secret chats...

Hackers leak millions of Airtel India user data with Aadhaar numbers

By Waqas Airtel India claims it did not suffer a data breach and there are inaccuracies in claims made by the hackers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers leak millions of Airtel India user data with Aadhaar numbers...

Ongoing ‘FreakOut’ malware attack turns Linux devices into IRC botnet

By Sudais Asif According to Checkpoint, the "FreakOut" malware attack is exploiting "newest vulnerabilities." Here's a full list of its capabilities. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ongoing FreakOut malware attack turns Linux devices into IRC botnet...

Security researchers claims downloading 70TB of sensitive Parler data

By Waqas Parler has been booted off by Amazon from its AWS cloud platform while Apple and Google have already suspended its apps from their app stores. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Security researchers claims downloading 70TB of sensitive Parler data...

IMF could track your browsing history to determine credit score

By Deeba Ahmed IMF researchers hinted at the possibility of using the user's browsing history, including search and purchasing data to determine the credit rating. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: IMF could track your browsing history to determine credit score...

Russian hackers targeted 40 agencies including US Nuclear Agency

By Deeba Ahmed Microsoft said that 80% of targets of the Russian-government backed hackers are located in the US including the Nuclear Security Agency. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russian hackers targeted 40 agencies including US Nuclear Agency...

Windows 10X – Microsoft’s newest OS on track for Spring 2020 release

By Asad Back in 2019, Mircosoft announced Windows 10x, an updated version of Windows for dual-screen devices. Here's what we know so far. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Windows 10X - Microsofts newest OS on track for Spring 2020 release...

Infostealer Adrozek malware hits Firefox, Chrome, Yandex, Edge browser

By Sudais Asif Adrozek malware was identified by Microsoft and since May 2020 over 30,000 users have been infected. Find out how. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Infostealer Adrozek malware hits Firefox, Chrome, Yandex, Edge browser...

Robotic vacuum cleaners could be hacked to spy on you

By Sudais Asif According to researchers, robotic vacuum cleaners can be hacked to spy on users by recording both conversations and music. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Robotic vacuum cleaners could be hacked to spy on you...

Capcom ransomware attack: Gaming details leaked; no ransom paid

By Deeba Ahmed Capcom has acknowledged that the ransomware attack was carried out by Ragnar Locker Gang in which the company lost sensitive data. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Capcom ransomware attack: Gaming details leaked; no ransom paid...

Lessons from COVID-19 Cyberattacks: Where Do We Go Next?

By Uzair Amir The COVID-19 cyberattacks have shone a harsh light on the status of web security enabling us to strengthen web security measures. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Lessons from COVID-19 Cyberattacks: Where Do We Go Next?...

US charges APT 41 group members for hacking over 100 companies

By Deeba Ahmed Two Malaysian hackers and five Chinese hackers allegedly part of a state-sponsored hacking group APT 41 charged for hacking 100 companies worldwide. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: US charges APT 41 group members for hacking over 100 companies...

SANS InfoSec institute loses 28,000 records in phishing attack

By Waqas SANS is known for providing high-profile and expensive training on InfoSec and cyber security. Oh, the irony. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: SANS InfoSec institute loses 28,000 records in phishing attack...

Kasa camera flaw allows enumerating usernames for credential stuffing

By Sudais Asif The hacker who happens to be a hobbyist farmer and Kasa camera... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Kasa camera flaw allows enumerating usernames for credential stuffing...

Fake govt COVID-19 contact tracking app spreads Android ransomware

By Sudais Asif Another day, another fake COVID-19 contact tracing app spreading malware... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake govt COVID-19 contact tracking app spreads Android ransomware...

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...

The Bank of America is the latest victim of a data breach

By Deeba Ahmed The Data Breach Impacts Paycheck Protection Program Applications Processing. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Bank of America is the latest victim of a data breach...

Kaiji IoT malware brute-forces Linux devices for DDoS attacks

By Sudais Asif A rare aspect of this IoT malware is that it was written from scratch. Usually, we have seen IoT malware coded in C or C++ yet Kaiji... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Kaiji IoT malware brute-forces Linux devices for DDoS attacks...

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...

Houseparty denies hacking user accounts; offers $1 million reward

By Deeba Ahmed Houseparty, a video conferencing-based desktop and mobile application owned by the Fortnite fame Epic Games, has denied these claims. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Houseparty denies hacking user accounts; offers $1 million reward...

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...

Apple removes Clearview AI iPhone app from App Store

By Waqas Clearview AI suffered a massive data breach a few days ago and now the company has its app suspended by Apple. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Apple removes Clearview AI iPhone app from App Store...

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...

New report suggests anti-virus firm Avast is selling user data to 3rd parties

By Sudais Asif It turns out Avast is using your browsing data to make big bucks. Here is what the new documents have revealed... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New report suggests anti-virus firm Avast is selling user data to 3rd parties...

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...

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?...

Faketoken malware sends expensive & offensive texts at your expense

By Sudais Another day, another Android malware.! This time, Faketoken malware has made a comeback and here's what it does... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Faketoken malware sends expensive & offensive texts at your expense...

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...

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...

Hackers cloned NordVPN website to drop banking trojan

By Sudais The malware campaign was discovered by Dr. Web detailing how hackers have been using Bolik banking trojan against unsuspected users. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers cloned NordVPN website to drop banking trojan...

Google will ‘auto-delete’ your location & web activity data

By Ryan De Souza The auto-delete feature will be available in the coming weeks. On Wednesday, Google announced that it will now allow users to automatically delete the old location history as well as web history that its services usually save. This will be done using the newly added feature calle...

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...

Tesla autopilot feature hacked to risk oncoming traffic

By Waqas Tesla's High-End Vehicle’s Lane Recognition System not Free from Technical Glitches- Keen Labs Claims in New Research. Cybersecurity firm Keen Labs published a research paper PDF on Saturday in which it described the three hacks that the company detected that can be used to manipulate...

364 inmates hacked prison tablets to steal almost $225,000

By Waqas Hundreds of inmates hacked the system and transferred almost $225,000 in their accounts. Inmates at Idaho Department of Correction are provided with computer tablets manufactured by a Florida based company JPay. These tablets are powered by communications and data services from...

Top 10 vulnerable airports where your device can be hacked

By Waqas The aviation industry is growing, thanks to millions of passengers traveling around the world. According to Statista, in 2017, 36.8 million flights were operated worldwide while the Bureau of Transportation Statistics revealed PDF that in 2017, U.S.-based airlines transported over 746...

You are not alone; Instagram is down for many

By Carolina The photo and video-sharing social networking service Instagram has been hit This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: You are not alone; Instagram is down for many...

Uber Rival Careem Hacked, 14 million customer & driver data stolen

By Waqas The United Arab Emirates-based ride-hailing giant Careem has been hacked. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Uber Rival Careem Hacked, 14 million customer & driver data stolen...

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?...

APT15 Hackers Hit UK Govt Contractor to Steal Military Technology Secrets

By Waqas The APT15 hacking group has always been associated with Chinese This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: APT15 Hackers Hit UK Govt Contractor to Steal Military Technology Secrets...

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...

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...

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...

PureVPN Aided FBI to Track CyberStalker by Providing His Logs

By Waqas On Friday a New Town, Massachusetts based man called Ryan This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: PureVPN Aided FBI to Track CyberStalker by Providing His Logs...

“Good hackers” took over billboard to send security warning

By Waqas When it comes to taking advantage of vulnerabilities the WannaCry ransomware attack is the latest example of it where hackers used Server Message Block protocol SMB vulnerability in Windows OS and infected computers in more than 100 countries. But then some good guys do good things just...

Chrome 0-Day CVE-2025-4664 Exposes Windows, Linux Browser Activity

A Chrome zero-day bug, CVE-2025-4664, exposes login tokens on Windows and Linux. Google has issued a fix, users should update immediately...