Unpatched Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Systems Exposed to DoS Attacks

By Deeba Ahmed Cisco Releases Security Patches for Critical Vulnerabilities in Catalyst SD-WAN Manager. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Unpatched Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Systems Exposed to DoS Attacks...

Operation Narsil INTERPOL Busts Decade-Old Child Abuse Network

By Waqas These networks generated revenues from advertising sexually explicit content involving children. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Operation Narsil INTERPOL Busts Decade-Old Child Abuse Network...

Hacker Leaks 5.3M Twitter Accounts as Claims of Larger Breach Surface

By Habiba Rashid A hacker has leaked 5.3 million Twitter account details on a cybercrime forum while another researcher, Chad Loder, claims there is another Twitter breach involving "perhaps over 100 million accounts." This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker Leaks 5.3M...

LofyLife: Malicious npm Packages Used in Siphoning Off Discord Tokens, Card Data

By Deeba Ahmed The malicious NPM packages used in this supply chain attack can steal Discord tokens and financial data. Discord,… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: LofyLife: Malicious npm Packages Used in Siphoning Off Discord Tokens, Card Data...

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...

GriftHorse Android malware hit 10 million devices in 70 countries

By Deeba Ahmed Dubbed GriftHorse by researchers; the malware has stolen millions of dollars from its victims across 70 countries around the world. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: GriftHorse Android malware hit 10 million devices in 70 countries...

How to use VPN to access blocked websites?

By Owais Sultan This article highlights easy ways to bypass censorship, especially how one can use VPN to access blocked websites. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to use VPN to access blocked websites?...

What are the benefits of having ‘pandemic’ software in post-coronavirus pandemic business?

By Owais Sultan The coronavirus pandemic has brought about many new tools for businesses to use. However, it has also brought older tools back into the spotlight and tools that have blossomed with the help of extra funding. Lets discuss the options that have come into prominence during the COVID-...

Official website of Banksy hacked for fake NFT scam

By Deeba Ahmed British Art Collector Buys Fake Banksy NFT for £244k, Scammer Returned Funds Later. Here's What Happened and How the Funds were Returned. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Official website of Banksy hacked for fake NFT scam...

Whitehat hackers accessed primary keys of Azure’s Cosmos DB customers

By Saad Rajpoot The vulnerability existed in Microsoft Azure’s flagship database service Cosmos DB for approximately two years. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Whitehat hackers accessed primary keys of Azures Cosmos DB customers...

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...

Konni RAT variant targeting Russia in ongoing attack campaign

By Waqas So far, Konni RAT has managed to evade detection as only 3 security solutions on VirusTotal were able to detect the malware. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Konni RAT variant targeting Russia in ongoing attack campaign...

Hackers steal $600 million in largest ever cryptocurrency heist

By Waqas As per Poly Network hackers exploited a vulnerability in contract calls where a contract can modify the keeper of a contract, execute transactions. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers steal $600 million in largest ever cryptocurrency heist...

Defi protocol THORChain loses $8 million in “seemingly whitehat” attack

By Deeba Ahmed THORChain said that "the hacker deliberately limited their impact, seemingly a whitehat." This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Defi protocol THORChain loses $8 million in "seemingly whitehat" attack...

Protected: 5 Reasons Every Small Business Needs An Employee App

By Owais Sultan There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Protected: 5 Reasons Every Small Business Needs An Employee App...

What You Need to Know About SOX Compliance

By Waqas Achieving SOX compliance is not an extremely difficult objective, but many companies may find it tricky. Let's dig deeper! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: What You Need to Know About SOX Compliance...

22 people indicted on malware, credit card fraud charges

By Habiba Rashid 22 individuals in the US were indicted of wire fraud and identity theft after having been caught purchasing and using stolen payment cards. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 22 people indicted on malware, credit card fraud charges...

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...

Fake Netflix app on Play Store caught hijacking WhatsApp sessions

By Deeba Ahmed Google has removed FlixOnline, a fake Netflix app for deploying wormable malware targeting WhatsApp users. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake Netflix app on Play Store caught hijacking WhatsApp sessions...

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...

Mozilla releases Firefox 86 equipped with ‘Total Cookie Protection’

By Habiba Rashid Mozilla has released Firefox 86 with various new features including Total Cookie Protection which is a huge privacy advancement for users. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Mozilla releases Firefox 86 equipped with ‘Total Cookie Protection’...

Malicious Chrome extensions can steal data by abusing Sync feature

By Saad Rajpoot Security Researcher reveals malicious use of Chrome extension- C&C and data exfiltration possible through Sync Feature. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Malicious Chrome extensions can steal data by abusing Sync feature...

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...

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...

Juspay data breach 35 million customers’ card data sold on dark web

By Waqas The Indian startup Juspay handles payments for online marketplaces, including Amazon. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Juspay data breach 35 million customers card data sold on dark web...

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...

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...

The Dark Overlord Member Receives 5 Years Prison Term in the U.S.

By Waqas The Dark Overlord member is a U.K. national who pleaded guilty for stealing data and blackmailing victims. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Dark Overlord Member Receives 5 Years Prison Term in the U.S...

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...

Revil hackers hit State Bank of Chile with ransomware attack

By Sudais Asif REvil hackers aka Sodinokibi group was also behind several other ransomware attacks. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Revil hackers hit State Bank of Chile with ransomware attack...

DJI drone app can transfer sensitive data and install malicious apps

By Deeba Ahmed DJI drone app called "DJI GO4" can have full control of the users' devices... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: DJI drone app can transfer sensitive data and install malicious apps...

Encrypted phone service EncroChat dismantled; leading to 800+ arrests

By Deeba Ahmed We reported about the closure of the infamous... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Encrypted phone service EncroChat dismantled; leading to 800+ arrests...

Facebook exposed user data to thousands of app developers

By Zara Khan Facebook 'Privacy Matters' reveals 5000 app developers accessed user data. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Facebook exposed user data to thousands of app developers...

Fake govt-issued COVID-19 contact tracing apps spread spyware

By Waqas These malicious COVID-19 apps also drop nasty pieces of malware including Anubis and SpyNote. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake govt-issued COVID-19 contact tracing apps spread spyware...

Famous video apps with 157M+ installations operating as spyware

By Sudais Asif All apps have been developed by a Chinese company. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Famous video apps with 157M+ installations operating as spyware...

Authorities arrest active dark web child abuser in Italy

By Waqas Joint Operation from Europol and International Agencies leads to Arrest of Dark Web Child Sexual Abuser in Italy. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Authorities arrest active dark web child abuser in Italy...

Why typosquatting protection from coronavirus-themed registered domains is a must

By Waqas Typosquatting is also known as a URL hijacking attack. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Why typosquatting protection from coronavirus-themed registered domains is a must...

Stolen database trading site WeLeakData hacked; data leaked

By Sudais Asif Don't confuse WeLeakData with WeLeakInfo, the latter was seized by the FBI in January 2020. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Stolen database trading site WeLeakData hacked; data leaked...

Hackers hit Europe’s largest healthcare provider with Snake ransomware

By Deeba Ahmed Snake ransomware, aka Ekans, was discovered in 2019... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers hit Europe’s largest healthcare provider with Snake ransomware...

CS:GO & Team Fortress 2 source code leaked – Virus alert for TF2

By Waqas The source code for Counter-Strike Global Offensive CS:GO and Team Fortress 2 TF2 have been leaked. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: CS:GO & Team Fortress 2 source code leaked - Virus alert for TF2...

Govt minister’s Zoom webinar hijacked to display porn

By Waqas A government minister had their video conferencing hijacked with pornographic content. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Govt minister’s Zoom webinar hijacked to display porn...

Maze ransomware group hacks oil giant; leaks data online

By Deeba Ahmed The Maze ransomware group disclosed that it has leaked the database containing information about Sonatrach. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Maze ransomware group hacks oil giant; leaks data online...

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...

5 Best Internet Service Locators

By Waqas By using an internet service locator will allow you to learn about all of your options for service providers before you commit to a company. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 5 Best Internet Service Locators...

Plastic surgery tech firm leaks images of 100,000s of customers

By Sudais Asif Another day, another data breach - This time, a plastic surgery technology company has leaked highly sensitive data and as usual, victims of the breach are unsuspecting customers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Plastic surgery tech firm leaks images of...

Iranian APT group hacking VPN servers for “Fox Kitten Campaign”

By Waqas An Iranian APT group ran a hacking campaign to hack VPN servers and install backdoors or bugs to access networks of firms across the globe. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Iranian APT group hacking VPN servers for “Fox Kitten Campaign”...

Avast acknowledges collecting user data; shuts down Jumpshot

By Waqas The anti-virus firm Avast has announced shutting down one of its subsidiaries called Jumpshot. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Avast acknowledges collecting user data; shuts down Jumpshot...

Enterprise laptops vulnerable to critical direct memory access attack

By Sudais Asif In a direct memory access DMA attack an attacker can plug in a malicious device into one’s computer and extract highly confidential information. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Enterprise laptops vulnerable to critical direct memory access attack...

How to Secure Your VPS and Dedicated Servers from Hackers

By Waqas Your decision to use a dedicated server or a VPS likely stems from a desire to have greater access to... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to Secure Your VPS and Dedicated Servers from Hackers...

Personal data of millions of Americans exposed from PC in China

By Waqas Security lapse or security blunder? -- Private data of 56M Americans exposed from China is apparently taken from... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Personal data of millions of Americans exposed from PC in China...