Google Plus hit by another breach – Data of 52.5M users exposed

By Waqas Google Plus has been hit by yet another bug forcing the company to shut down the social media site earlier than previously anticipated. In October this year, Google revealed that a bug was present in the API for the consumer version of Google Plus Google+ that allowed third-party...

Hackers conducting botnet attacks through 20k hacked WordPress sites

By Uzair Amir A newly published research from Defiant, a WordPress security firm, reveals that there is a botnet hunting for WordPress sites using over 20,000 already compromised WordPress sites. As the new sites are infected, these automatically become part of the bot army and start acting on th...

Signal App’s New Privacy Feature Conceals Sender ID from Metadata

By Waqas Messaging apps are now becoming more and more secure to make it difficult or rather impossible for anyone to access your conversations. Switching to end-to-end encryption although offered a stronger layer of protection but still the unencrypted metadata like sender/receiver information,...

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...

ZombieBoy cryptomining malware exploits CVEs to evade detection

By Waqas ZombieBoy malware makes $1,000 Monero on a monthly basis. An independent security expert James Quinn has discovered a new family of cryptominers that has been dubbed as ZombieBoy. According to Quinn’s analysis, the newly discovered cryptomining worm clocked in at 43 KH/s which means as p...

This map shows free WiFi passwords from airports worldwide

By Waqas You know when you miss your flight or when there This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: This map shows free WiFi passwords from airports worldwide...

Science fiction becomes science fact – Our brains can be hacked

By Ryan De Souza A team of academic security researchers from KU Leuwen, Belgium, have discovered that This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Science fiction becomes science fact - Our brains can be hacked...

HotSpot Shield, PureVPN & ZenMate found leaking users real IP addresses

By Waqas According to VPN Mentor, a privacy advocate firm which reviews This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: HotSpot Shield, PureVPN & ZenMate found leaking users real IP addresses...

Life is cheap! Well it is on Dark Web where your entire identity is for sale

By Waqas Your Entire Identity Is Up for Sale at the Dark This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Life is cheap! Well it is on Dark Web where your entire identity is for sale...

Hacker Used Malware To Hike Prices for Gas Station Customers

By Waqas Russian authorities have identified an extensively distributed malware campaign targeting This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker Used Malware To Hike Prices for Gas Station Customers...

PlayStation 4 hacked to run PS2 emulation & homebrew software

By Uzair Amir A user at Resetera.com has announced that the hack version This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: PlayStation 4 hacked to run PS2 emulation homebrew software...

BlackBerry Mobile Website hacked to mine Monero via Coinhive

By Waqas A Coinhive user hacked BlackBerry Mobile website to mine Monero coins before This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: BlackBerry Mobile Website hacked to mine Monero via Coinhive...

Catelites Android Malware Poses as 2,200 Bank Apps

By Waqas Another day another Android malware. This time, according to a This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Catelites Android Malware Poses as 2,200 Bank Apps...

Hackers steal $30 million worth of cryptocurrency in Tether hack

By Waqas Tether, a start-up firm known for offering dollar-backed cryptocurrency has announced that hackers have This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers steal $30 million worth of cryptocurrency in Tether hack...

Get $1M for reporting zero-day flaws in Tor to “help Govt fight crime”

By Waqas Usually, a bug bounty program helps companies secure their software and This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Get $1M for reporting zero-day flaws in Tor to help Govt fight crime...

Netherlands Busts Bulletproof Hosting Network Linked to Disinformation and Cybercrime

Dutch authorities arrested two suspects after dismantling a bulletproof hosting network linked to cybercrime, disinfo, and Russian sanctions evasion...

Anti-ICE Site GTFO ICE Accused of Exposing Data of 17,000+ Activists

An anti-ICE website, GTFO ICE, linked to Miles Taylor, is accused of exposing the personal details of 17,662 activists, sparking concerns that the data may have reached government agencies...

New SEO Poisoning Campaign Targeting IT Admins With Malware

Varonis reveals attackers are using SEO poisoning to trick IT admins into downloading malware, alongside a critical root…...

Canon Printer Drivers Flaw Could Let Hackers Run Malicious Code

A critical vulnerability CVE-2025-1268 in Canon printer drivers allows remote code execution. See which drivers are affected, how to patch them...

Cicada3301 Ransomware Claims Attack on French Peugeot Dealership

SUMMARY Cicada3301, a ransomware group, has claimed responsibility for a data breach targeting Concession Peugeot concessions.peugeot.fr, a prominent…...

Polyfill Library Injected with Malware Impacting 100,000 Websites

A trusted JavaScript library, Polyfill.io, became a malware delivery system. Security experts exposed the attack and the potential consequences for website visitors. Learn how this supply chain attack highlights the importance of web development security and what steps developers can take to...

New APT Group “Unfading Sea Haze” Hits Military Targets in South China Sea

By Waqas Unfading Sea Haze's modus operandi spans over five years, with evidence dating back to 2018, reveals Bitdefender Labs' investigation. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New APT Group "Unfading Sea Haze" Hits Military Targets in South China Sea...

Surfshark VPN Brings Data Breach Awareness with See-Through Toilet Campaign

By Waqas Surfshark pulls a unique stunt in London with a see-through toilet! This security campaign uses public discomfort to spark a conversation about online data privacy. Learn how Surfshark VPN can help you protect your information. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post:...

A Mind at Play: Rediscovering Minesweeper in the Professional Arena

By Uzair Amir Remember Minesweeper? It's not just a game - it's a hidden training ground for work skills! Sharpen your decision-making, focus, and strategic thinking with every click. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: A Mind at Play: Rediscovering Minesweeper in the...

Pro Players Hacked Live On Stream! Apex Legends Tournament Postponed

By Deeba Ahmed Apex Legends Global Series Thrown into Chaos as Hackers Invade Live Finals! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Pro Players Hacked Live On Stream! Apex Legends Tournament Postponed...

New Malware “BunnyLoader 3.0” Steals Credentials and Crypto

By Waqas Another day, another cybersecurity threat hits unsuspected users! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Malware "BunnyLoader 3.0" Steals Credentials and Crypto...

RingGo, ParkMobile Owner EasyPark Suffers Data Breach, User Data Stolen

By Waqas ParkMobile, a globally-used parking app, is the same platform that suffered a massive data breach in 2021 when hackers leaked the data of 21 million customers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: RingGo, ParkMobile Owner EasyPark Suffers Data Breach, User Data Stolen...

Chinese APT Posing as Cloud Services to Spy on Cambodian Government

By Deeba Ahmed Palo Alto's Unit 42 Reveals Chinese APT Spying on 24 Cambodian Government Entities as Part of Long-Term Cyberespionage. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Chinese APT Posing as Cloud Services to Spy on Cambodian Government...

Iran’s Scarred Manticore Targets Middle East with LIONTAIL Malware

By Deeba Ahmed Researchers believe that the primary goal behind this campaign is espionage. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Irans Scarred Manticore Targets Middle East with LIONTAIL Malware...

Surge in QR Code Quishing: Check Point Records 587% Attack Spike

By Deeba Ahmed Explore insights into the rise of Quishing attacks, the risks associated with QR code exploitation, and crucial preventive… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Surge in QR Code Quishing: Check Point Records 587% Attack Spike...

YouTube Takes on Ad Blockers with Warning Pop-Ups

By Waqas Using YouTube? You might need to disable your ad blocker or whitelist YouTube.com. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: YouTube Takes on Ad Blockers with Warning Pop-Ups...

Hackers Send Fake Rocket Alerts to Israelis via Hacked Red Alert App

By Waqas The Red Alert App is available on iOS; however, its Android version has been removed for unknown reasons This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers Send Fake Rocket Alerts to Israelis via Hacked Red Alert App...

EvilProxy Phishing Kit Targets Microsoft Users via Indeed.com Vulnerability

By Waqas Watch out for the phishing campaign leveraging the dangerous EvilProxy Phishing Kit. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: EvilProxy Phishing Kit Targets Microsoft Users via Indeed.com Vulnerability...

Malicious Ads Infiltrate Bing AI Chatbot in Malvertising Attack

By Waqas Is it really necessary to display advertisements within an AI chatbot? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Malicious Ads Infiltrate Bing AI Chatbot in Malvertising Attack...

Dark Web Pedophiles Using Open-Source AI to Generate CSAM

By Waqas This was revealed by the Internet Watch Foundation, a UK-based internet watchdog. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Dark Web Pedophiles Using Open-Source AI to Generate CSAM...

New Malware Turns Windows and macOS Devices into Proxy Nodes

By Habiba Rashid Malware-Driven Proxy Servers Exploit Unsuspecting Users. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Malware Turns Windows and macOS Devices into Proxy Nodes...

Israeli Oil Refinery Giant BAZAN Hit by Fresh Wave of Cyber Attacks

By Habiba Rashid The culprits behind the cyber attacks call themselves the Cyber Avengers, with an apparent connection from Iran. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Israeli Oil Refinery Giant BAZAN Hit by Fresh Wave of Cyber Attacks...

Senior OPERA1ER Cybercrime Gang Member Arrested in Global Operation

By Habiba Rashid The cybercrime group has targeted financial institutions, telecoms firms, and mobile banking services, exploiting vulnerabilities to steal funds. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Senior OPERA1ER Cybercrime Gang Member Arrested in Global Operation...

Researcher Identifies Popular Swing VPN Android App as DDoS Botnet

By Waqas The Swing VPN app is available on Android and iOS devices; however, only the Android version has been identified as a DDoS botnet by the researcher. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Researcher Identifies Popular Swing VPN Android App as DDoS Botnet...

New Money Message Ransomware Gang Hits MSI, Threatens of Data Leak

By Waqas The Money Message ransomware group has reportedly demanded a ransom of $4 million from MSI. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Money Message Ransomware Gang Hits MSI, Threatens of Data Leak...

Crypto exchange Fiatusdt leaked trove of users KYC data

By Habiba Rashid The database was exposed due to a misconfigured AWS S3 bucket. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Crypto exchange Fiatusdt leaked trove of users KYC data...

Hackers Breach TPG Telecoms’ Email Host to Steal Client Data

By Habiba Rashid The TGP telecom giant based in North Ryde, Australia revealed that up to 15,000 iiNet and Westnet business customers have been impacted by the breach. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers Breach TPG Telecoms Email Host to Steal Client Data...

Pwn2Own Day 1 and 2: Samsung, HP, MikroTik & Netgear Pwned

By Habiba Rashid Here is everything you need to know about the first two days at the Pwn2Own hacking contest. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Pwn2Own Day 1 and 2: Samsung, HP, MikroTik & Netgear Pwned...

Chinese Hackers Distributing Nim language Malware in SMS Bomber Tool

By Deeba Ahmed This newly discovered malware campaign is attributed to a Chinese hacking group called Tropic Trooper. Cybersecurity researchers at… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Chinese Hackers Distributing Nim language Malware in SMS Bomber Tool...

Telecom giant behind routing SMS discloses 5-year-long data breach

By Deeba Ahmed The target of the data breach Syniverse works with carriers like T-Mobile, Verizon, Twilio, and AT&T in routing SMS text messages. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Telecom giant behind routing SMS discloses 5-year-long data breach...

Google, Microsoft and Oracle generated most vulnerabilities in 2021

By Waqas When it comes to vulnerabilities; Google holds the top slot, Microsoft is on number two while Oracle is on number three H1 2021. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google, Microsoft and Oracle generated most vulnerabilities in 2021...

New variant of PRISM Backdoor ‘WaterDrop’ targets Linux systems

By Deeba Ahmed According to researchers, the PRISM backdoor has been on their radar for more than 3.5 years. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New variant of PRISM Backdoor WaterDrop targets Linux systems...

Unpatched flaws exposing Linux marketplaces to remote attacks

By Waqas The vulnerabilities remain unpatched and can be exploited to launch supply-chain attacks or achieve RCE against Linux marketplaces. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Unpatched flaws exposing Linux marketplaces to remote attacks...

Software Review: Stellar Repair for Exchange

By Owais Sultan When disaster strikes in the Exchange server, you must have a contingency plan in place to recover from it quickly. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Software Review: Stellar Repair for Exchange...

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...