This Smartwatch is exposing real-time location data of thousands of kids

By Sudais The manufacturer of this Smartwatch has been informed yet they have not taken any steps to stop the data from pubic exposure. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: This Smartwatch is exposing real-time location data of thousands of kids...

Popular CamScanner app for Android infected with nasty malware

By Waqas The IT security researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a dangerous malware in CamScanner, a tremendously popular app for Android devices used by more than 100 million users around the world. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Popular CamScanner app for Android...

Internet connected cars can be hacked to gridlock major cities

By Sudais Hacking Internet Connected Cars - a near possibility for cybercriminals to cause major havoc. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Internet connected cars can be hacked to gridlock major cities...

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...

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...

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...

The Weather Channel goes offline after ransomware attack

By Uzair Amir The ransomware took The Weather Channel's live transmission offline for almost an hour. Another day, another ransomware attack; this time The Weather Channel suffered a powerful ransomware attack forcing its live TV telecast to go offline for 90 minutes. See: WannaCry hero MalwareTe...

Your next Game of Thrones download can be a malware – Here’s why

By Uzair Amir Game of Thrones the most Exploited Series by Hackers and Scammers in 2018- Research reveals. Cybercriminals never miss out on an opportunity to exploit any potentially fruitful event and now that the final season of Game of Thrones is about to be released, they are trying to use it...

Town of Salem data breach: Personal data of 7.6M gamers stolen

By Uzair Amir Over 7.6 million players have been impacted by a massive data breach suffered by the well-known browser-based role-playing game “Town of Salem.” BlankMediaGames, the owner of the game, has confirmed on its online forum that the breach did occur. A copy of the compromised database fr...

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...

74 arrested after FBI disrupts International gang of BEC scammers

By Waqas In a joint operation, the FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation, This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 74 arrested after FBI disrupts International gang of BEC scammers...

PyRoMine malware disables security & mines Monero using NSA exploits

By Waqas The IT security researchers at Fortinet have discovered a dangerous new This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: PyRoMine malware disables security & mines Monero using NSA exploits...

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?...

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...

2017’s Top hacks and data breaches

By Waqas 2017 is over, but memories of some of the biggest This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 2017s Top hacks and data breaches...

Nintendo Switch Hacked to Run Pirated Games

By Waqas There is no doubt about the fact that Nintendo Switch This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Nintendo Switch Hacked to Run Pirated Games...

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...

iPhone apps can access cameras to secretly take photos and record videos

By Waqas There was a time when Apple devices were considered secured This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: iPhone apps can access cameras to secretly take photos and record videos...

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...

Electronics retail giant CeX hacked; data of 2 million customers stolen

By Waqas Another day another breach. CeX Ltd., the United Kingdom based This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Electronics retail giant CeX hacked; data of 2 million customers stolen...

10 gadgets to have while traveling

By Carolina When you work hard all year, it is only fair This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 10 gadgets to have while traveling...

Why Outdated Maintenance Software Is a Growing Ransomware Risk

Outdated maintenance software increases ransomware risk by exposing weak access controls, unpatched systems, and critical operational data to attackers...

LuxSci Launches Enterprise-Grade HIPAA-Compliant Email Security for Mid-Sized Healthcare Organizations

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SparkKitty Spyware on App Store and Play Store, Steals Photos for Crypto Data

Kaspersky uncovers SparkKitty, new spyware in Apple App Store & Google Play. Steals photos, targets crypto info, active since early 2024 via malicious apps...

Backdoor Discovered in XZ Utils: Patch Your Systems Now (CVE-2024-3094)

By Waqas Critical Backdoor Alert! Patch XZ Utils Now CVE-2024-3094 & Secure Your Linux System. Learn how a hidden backdoor… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Backdoor Discovered in XZ Utils: Patch Your Systems Now CVE-2024-3094...

Facebook’s Official Page Hacked; Demand Release of Pakistani PM Imran Khan

By Waqas Facebooks official page was hacked on Facebook after bizarre posts, including demands for the release of ex-Pakistani PM… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Facebooks Official Page Hacked; Demand Release of Pakistani PM Imran Khan...

Free VPN Service SuperVPN Exposes 360 Million User Records

By Habiba Rashid SuperVPN is the same free VPN service provider that leaked customers' data back in May 2022. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Free VPN Service SuperVPN Exposes 360 Million User Records...

Anonymous Source Leaks 4TB of Cellebrite Data After Cyberattack

By Waqas Cellebrite is an Israel-based smartphone hacking or cracking firm that previously made headlines for unlocking iPhone devices for… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Anonymous Source Leaks 4TB of Cellebrite Data After Cyberattack...

Misconfigured ElasticSearch Servers Exposed 579 GB of Users’ Website Activity

By Waqas In total, two misconfigured ElasticSearch servers belonging to an unknown organization exposed 359,019,902 359 million records that were… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Misconfigured ElasticSearch Servers Exposed 579 GB of Users’ Website Activity...

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...

Fake TeamViewer download ads distributing new ZLoader variant

By Deeba Ahmed According to researchers, the new campaign uses fake TeamViewer download ads to trick users into downloading the Zloader malware. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake TeamViewer download ads distributing new ZLoader variant...

Microsoft warns of Azure vulnerability which exposed users to data theft

By Deeba Ahmed Currently, there is no evidence that this particular Azure vulnerability was exploited to gain unauthorized access to customer data. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft warns of Azure vulnerability which exposed users to data theft...

10 Netflix Hacks Enhance Your Binge-Watching Experience

By Owais Sultan Here are the best 10 Netflix Hacks that will enhance your binge-watching experience and keep you hooked to the screen! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 10 Netflix Hacks Enhance Your Binge-Watching Experience...

Lead generation firm exposed household data of 63 million Americans

By Waqas The data leak contains email addresses with .gov suffixes or indicated that the user worked for New York Police Department. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Lead generation firm exposed household data of 63 million Americans...

New WeTransfer phishing attack spoofs file-sharing to steal credential

By Deeba Ahmed The phishing email claims that WeTransfer has shared two files with the victim, and there’s a link to view them. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New WeTransfer phishing attack spoofs file-sharing to steal credential...

Hackers could access photos, videos without unlocking your phone

By Deeba Ahmed The vulnerability existed in the Facebook Messenger Rooms video chat feature and exposed Android smartphone users to intrusion. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers could access photos, videos without unlocking your phone...

The growing security problem of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

By Waqas Bring Your Own Device BYOD means allowing employees to bring their own computer/laptop devices at work but is that a security threat? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The growing security problem of Bring Your Own Device BYOD...

ShinyHunters dump partial database of broker firm Upstox

By Waqas The hackers behind the breach is ShinyHunters while their target Upstox is India’s second-largest discount brokerage firm. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ShinyHunters dump partial database of broker firm Upstox...

Hackers Setup Fake Cyber Security firm to Target InfoSec Experts

By Waqas Google believes the hackers are backed by the North Korean government. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers Setup Fake Cyber Security firm to Target InfoSec Experts...

Call Center Provider Experiences Major Data Leak

By Habiba Rashid The exposed data was being updated in realtime with new logs while 1.48 million robocall logs were accessed by researchers initially. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Call Center Provider Experiences Major Data Leak...

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...

A Ban on Ad Targeting: Why Did EU Regulators Call for It?

By Waqas Brands use ad targeting to attract potential customers but is it an ethical approach? Why is the EU asking for a ban on ad targeting? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: A Ban on Ad Targeting: Why Did EU Regulators Call for It?...

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...

Incorporating machine learning in data mapping for improved results

By Owais Sultan Data mapping is a process in which different bits of data are organized into a manageable as well as easy-to-comprehend system. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Incorporating machine learning in data mapping for improved results...

NetWalker ransomware disrupted – Cryptocurrency and domain seized

By Waqas Authorities have arrested a Canadian national affiliated with the NetWalker ransomware operation. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: NetWalker ransomware disrupted - Cryptocurrency and domain seized...

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...

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...