What To Do With Dead Mac Internal SSD To Protect Your Privacy

By Owais Sultan The best way to get rid of the information on your SSD is to shred it. You can do it by yourself or have it shredded at a recycling center. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: What To Do With Dead Mac Internal SSD To Protect Your Privacy...

Domain, server of DoubleVPN used by ransomware gangs seized

By Deeba Ahmed US, Canada, and European authorities took part in the operation which ended up seizing cybercriminals' access to and infrastructure of DoubleVPN. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Domain, server of DoubleVPN used by ransomware gangs seized...

A hacker is selling 700 million LinkedIn users accounts

By Waqas LinkedIn has not suffered data breach but the records being sold are collected through data scraping technique. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: A hacker is selling 700 million LinkedIn users accounts...

Prominent defibrillator management tool exposed to remote attacks

By Deeba Ahmed High-Risk security flaws found and patched in ZOLL defibrillator management software. Here's what happened and what was vulnerable. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Prominent defibrillator management tool exposed to remote attacks...

ThroughTek Flaw Exposed Millions of IoT Cameras to Spying

By Deeba Ahmed According to researchers, the vulnerability affects IoT cameras worldwide and lets attackers hijack video streams. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ThroughTek Flaw Exposed Millions of IoT Cameras to Spying...

Cross-browser tracking vulnerability compromises user anonymity

By Habiba Rashid The vulnerability affects top browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and even Tor browser. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cross-browser tracking vulnerability compromises user anonymity...

Update Chrome browser as Google patches critical 0-day flaws

By Deeba Ahmed As of 2020, the Google Chrome browser had over a billion users and that is why any vulnerability if exploited in the browser can be devastating. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Update Chrome browser as Google patches critical 0-day flaws...

8 steps to develop secure and unique app for your business

By Owais Sultan A smartphone app is one of the critical elements of any business’ marketing strategy. Here are 8 steps to develop a secure and unique app for your business. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 8 steps to develop secure and unique app for your business...

World’s Most ‘Resilient Malware’ Botnet Emotet Taken Down

By Waqas Emotet malware botnet has been taken down by cybersecurity and law enforcement agencies after a joint global operation. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Worlds Most Resilient Malware Botnet Emotet Taken Down...

Malwarebytes says it was also breached by SolarWinds hackers

By Waqas According to Malwarebytes, SolarWinds hackers accessed its internal email communication. Here's what we know so far. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Malwarebytes says it was also breached by SolarWinds hackers...

Apple, Google to ban X-Mode’s location tracking apps from stores

By Deeba Ahmed The decision came after a media outlet reported about data gathering tactics of location data collection firm X-Mode Social. Find out why. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Apple, Google to ban X-Modes location tracking apps from stores...

Gionee subsidiary implanted malware in over 20 million phones

By Deeba Ahmed The Chinese smartphone maker reportedly made $4.2 million through manufacturing malware-infected phones. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Gionee subsidiary implanted malware in over 20 million phones...

Mirosoft advises ditching voice, SMS multi-factor authentication

By Deeba Ahmed Microsoft wants users to opt for securer technologies citing multi-factor authentication MFA as the "least secure" method available nowadays. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Mirosoft advises ditching voice, SMS multi-factor authentication...

Hackers blackmail vulnerable patients after psychotherapy clinic hack

By Deeba Ahmed Confidential Data of Thousands of Finnish Psychotherapy Clinic Patients Has Been Exposed after Data Breach. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers blackmail vulnerable patients after psychotherapy clinic hack...

New malware found targeting IoT devices, Android TV globally

By Sudais Asif The malware has been active since May 2019 but its new variant targets both macOS and Android-based devices. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New malware found targeting IoT devices, Android TV globally...

Watch out: New Android spyware records your calls covertly

By Sudais Asif The group behind this Android spyware is APT-C-23 that has been targeting Palestine since 2017. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Watch out: New Android spyware records your calls covertly...

How to start a project on a scalable security foundation

By Owais Sultan Companies thrive on innovation. Without it, they cant develop, advance, and expand. And a company that doesnt grow isnt likely to attract investors or remain competitive. So when a company wants to improve on an old idea or solve a problem by programming around it, they can...

Researcher hacked Facebook by exploiting flaws in MobileIron MDM

By Sudais Asif The researcher hacked Facebook after identifying and exploiting Unauthenticated RCE on MobileIron's Mobile Device Management MDM. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Researcher hacked Facebook by exploiting flaws in MobileIron MDM...

Hackers can clone your lock keys by recording clicks from smartphone

By Deeba Ahmed A group of researchers has discovered a way to clone your lock keys using their... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers can clone your lock keys by recording clicks from smartphone...

Fake wallet update steals 1400 Bitcoin ($16 million) from Electrum user

By Sudais Asif Github users have identified the wallets where the scammer has transferred stolen Bitcoin. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake wallet update steals 1400 Bitcoin $16 million from Electrum user...

No more targeted ads on iPhone after new iOS 14 update – Facebook

By Deeba Ahmed Apple’s new anti-tracking tools on iOS 14 will render Facebook’s Audience Network ineffective. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: No more targeted ads on iPhone after new iOS 14 update - Facebook...

Intel leaks – Hacker posts 20GB of alleged Intel source code, files online

By Waqas "This is the first 20GB release in a series of large Intel leaks" the developer claimed. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Intel leaks - Hacker posts 20GB of alleged Intel source code, files online...

Forex Trading and Online Security: Things to Look Out For

By Owais Sultan Have you recently started to trade on the Forex market? If so, you are probably busy trying to learn the best strategies and tips to make the most money in the least amount of time. Besides learning strategies, learn things you can do to keep your money safe from cybercriminals. T...

Camera privacy bug found in Firefox Android in 2019 hasn’t been fixed yet

By Zara Khan The issue was originally raised in July 2019 by a Firefox Android user. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Camera privacy bug found in Firefox Android in 2019 hasn't been fixed yet...

Software firm leaks 25GB worth of subscription & Ancestry.com user data

By Waqas Here's how Ancestry.com users were implacted. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Software firm leaks 25GB worth of subscription & Ancestry.com user data...

‘Zoom account suspended’ phishing scam aims at Office 365 credentials

By Zara Khan The phishing scam targets victims by claiming that their... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 'Zoom account suspended' phishing scam aims at Office 365 credentials...

New EvilQuest ransomware hits Mac devices through pirated software

By Zara Khan EvilQuest ransomware also impersonates Google Software Update Program... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New EvilQuest ransomware hits Mac devices through pirated software...

REvil hackers allegedly sold Trump’s data now targeting food distributors

By Sudais Asif REvil hackers are now demanding $7.5 million ransom. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: REvil hackers allegedly sold Trump's data now targeting food distributors...

GDPR what? European Parliament breach exposes data of 1000s of people

By Sudais Asif The response of the Vice-President of the European Parliament's IT policy it perfect a "yikes" moment. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: GDPR what? European Parliament breach exposes data of 1000s of people...

InfinityBlack hacking group dismantled; 5 hackers arrested

By Waqas Authorities have arrested 5 members of the infamous InfinityBlack hacking group known for hacking databases... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: InfinityBlack hacking group dismantled; 5 hackers arrested...

Best legal & free online streaming sites for movies & TV shows 2020

By Waqas Let's dig deeper into the world of free online streaming sites and find out what are your options. Here's the list... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Best legal & free online streaming sites for movies & TV shows 2020...

Chinese COVID-19 detection firm hacked; source code sold on dark web

By Sudais Asif The hackers claim to have stolen a trove of data that is currently being sold on the dark web. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Chinese COVID-19 detection firm hacked; source code sold on dark web...

Notorious dark web child abuser arrested after int’l operation

By Deeba Ahmed Authorities have arrested a dark web child abuser known for uploading highly graphic content on several marketplaces and online forums. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Notorious dark web child abuser arrested after int'l operation...

Dark web scammers selling ventilators & MP3 files to kill Coronavirus

By Sudais Asif Dark web cybercriminals now claim to get your coronavirus infection cured by listening to the MP3 files they are selling. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Dark web scammers selling ventilators & MP3 files to kill Coronavirus...

49 malware infected Chrome extensions found stealing user data

By Sudais Asif Another day, another malware scam - In the latest, 49 security extensions on Google Chrome have been found to be engaging in malicious activities. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 49 malware infected Chrome extensions found stealing user data...

Learn Morse Code in 30 minutes on your smartphone with Google

By Sudais Asif .... . .-.. .-.. --- the preceding characters translate to "hello". What you're looking at is a language called Morse Code. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Learn Morse Code in 30 minutes on your smartphone with Google...

Personal details & phone numbers of 42M Iranians sold on a hacking forum

By Waqas Iranians, unfortunately, have been hit hard by Coronavirus and the last thing they would like to have is getting their privacy breached. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Personal details & phone numbers of 42M Iranians sold on a hacking forum...

Hacker Steals & Leaks Xbox Series X GPU Source Code

By Waqas The unknown hacker contacted AMD with information about stolen Xbox Series X Source Code and later leaked it on Github. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker Steals & Leaks Xbox Series X GPU Source Code...

Cyber Security firm exposes 5 billion+ login credentials

By Deeba Ahmed On 16th March an Elasticsearch database reportedly owned by the UK-based cyber security firm Keepnet Labs... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cyber Security firm exposes 5 billion+ login credentials...

Cosmetic giant Estée Lauder exposed 440 million records online

By Waqas Estée Lauder is a popular American multinational manufacturer, and marketer of prestige skincare. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cosmetic giant Estée Lauder exposed 440 million records online...

Gaza Cybergang targeting Palestinian authority figures

By Sudais Asif One of the groups behind the attack is MoleRATs which is known to be a part of the Gaza Cybergang and has been operating since 2012. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Gaza Cybergang targeting Palestinian authority figures...

Netgear vulnerability exposed TLS certificates to public

By Sudais Asif TLS certificates can be used to intercept and tamper with secure connections... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Netgear vulnerability exposed TLS certificates to public...

Smart TVs make screenshots every second & send them to the server

By David Balaban There are a lot of unexpansive smart TVs on the market. Have you ever thought about why they got so cheap? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Smart TVs make screenshots every second & send them to the server...

Stolen: Unencrypted hard drives with data of 29,000 Facebook employees

By Waqas A thief stole unencrypted hard drives with sensitive data of 29,000 Facebook employees. Here's what happened what data was in there: This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Stolen: Unencrypted hard drives with data of 29,000 Facebook employees...

Malicious Platform Independent Trojan GPlayed Disguised as Google Play Store

By Waqas Newly discovered Trojan malware, which has been dubbed as GPlayed by the IT security experts at Cisco Talos, disguises itself as Google Play Store to trick users into downloading it. After getting installed, it steals location information and bank details from the device. Additionally, i...

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...

Hackers find life-threatening vulnerabilities in Austrian ski lift control unit

By Waqas Serious Vulnerabilities Identified in Austrian Ski Lifts Control System Can This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers find life-threatening vulnerabilities in Austrian ski lift control unit...

Streaming site 123movies has been shut down; here are its alternatives

By Waqas On March 19th, the world's most popular pirate streaming website 123movies This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Streaming site 123movies has been shut down; here are its alternatives...

Attackers can Bypass Fingerprint Authentication in Lenovo devices

By Uzair Amir Vulnerability in Lenovo Devices Allows Attacker to Bypass Fingerprint Authentication This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Attackers can Bypass Fingerprint Authentication in Lenovo devices...

Facebook Hacking Android Malware GhostTeam Found in 53 Play Store Apps

By Waqas Another day, another Android malware targeting those who download apps This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Facebook Hacking Android Malware GhostTeam Found in 53 Play Store Apps...