USB Stick with Heathrow Security and Queen’ Data Found on London Street

By Carolina According to reports from the Sunday Mirror, a USB device This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: USB Stick with Heathrow Security and Queen Data Found on London Street...

This malware turns itself into ransomware if you try to remove it

By Waqas IT security researchers at SfyLabs have discovered an Android banking malware This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: This malware turns itself into ransomware if you try to remove it...

Lenovo to Pay $3.5m for Secretly Installing Adware in 750,000 Laptops

By Waqas A few years back Lenovo Inc., a world famous and This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Lenovo to Pay $3.5m for Secretly Installing Adware in 750,000 Laptops...

Scattered Spider Suspected in Major M&S Cyberattack

The cyberattack on Marks & Spencer M&S is linked to the notorious Scattered Spider group. Explore the severe…...

Hackers Use CVE-2024-50603 to Deploy Backdoor on Aviatrix Controllers

A critical vulnerability CVE-2024-50603 in the Aviatrix Controller allows unauthenticated RCE. Active exploitation observed by Wiz Research in…...

Top 9 Compliance Automation Software in 2024

By Uzair Amir Simplify compliance with these leading software solutions. Discover features like automated evidence collection, risk assessment, and real-time reporting. Find the perfect fit for your startup or large enterprise. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Top 9...

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...

Fujitsu Scrambles After Malware Attack: Customer Data Potentially Breached

By Deeba Ahmed While Fujitsu did not disclose in-depth details, the company confirmed investigating a cyberattack that may have led to a data breach. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fujitsu Scrambles After Malware Attack: Customer Data Potentially Breached...

Unsecured Database Leaks 153 GB of Filipino Student and Family Data

By Deeba Ahmed Personal Information of 200,000+ Exposed in Philippine School Voucher Program Portal Data Leak. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Unsecured Database Leaks 153 GB of Filipino Student and Family Data...

FBI Alert: Silent Ransom Group Utilizes Callback Phishing for Network Hacks

By Deeba Ahmed The culprit behind these callback phishing attacks, known as Silent Ransom Group SRG, is also identified as Luna Moth. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: FBI Alert: Silent Ransom Group Utilizes Callback Phishing for Network Hacks...

Okta Breach Linked to Employee’s Google Account, Affects 134 Customers

By Waqas Some of the most prominent victims of the data breach include Cloudflare, 1Password, and BeyondTrust. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Okta Breach Linked to Employees Google Account, Affects 134 Customers...

RansomedVC Ransomware Group Quitting and Selling its Entire Infrastructure

By Waqas The infamous RansomedVC Ransomware Group is calling it quits and selling its entire cyber infrastructure due to "personal reasons." This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: RansomedVC Ransomware Group Quitting and Selling its Entire Infrastructure...

Original BreachForums Breached, PII Data of 210K Users Sold Online

By Habiba Rashid Have I Been Pwned, a central repository for tracking online data breaches, has confirmed the legitimacy of the stolen BreachForums data. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Original BreachForums Breached, PII Data of 210K Users Sold Online...

Reddit Hacked After Employee Bites on Phishing Scam

By Deeba Ahmed According to Reddit, the breach took place after one of its employees fell for a phishing scam email sent through a malicious fake website. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Reddit Hacked After Employee Bites on Phishing Scam...

Largest Dark Web Webinjects Marketplace “In The Box” Discovered

By Deeba Ahmed A new dark web marketplace called InTheBox has surfaced online, serving smartphone malware developers and operators. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Largest Dark Web Webinjects Marketplace “In The Box” Discovered...

Acer Laptop Vulnerability Allows Malware Infection During Secure Boot

By Deeba Ahmed ESET assigned the vulnerability a CVSS score of 8.1 and tracked it as CVE-2022-4020. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Acer Laptop Vulnerability Allows Malware Infection During Secure Boot...

Google Fended Off Largest Ever Layer 7 DDoS Attack

By Waqas According to Google, the geographic distribution of the DDoS attack suggests that it might have been launched through… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google Fended Off Largest Ever Layer 7 DDoS Attack...

Chinese Adult Site Leaking 14 Million User Details – and It’s Increasing!

By Waqas So far, the platform has leaked more than 14 million user accounts with more than 24 GB worth… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Chinese Adult Site Leaking 14 Million User Details - and Its Increasing!...

Pro-Iran Group ALtahrea Hits Port of London Website by DDoS Attack

By Waqas A seemingly ‘politically motivated’ DDoS attack knocked down the Port of London authority’s website. The Port of London… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Pro-Iran Group ALtahrea Hits Port of London Website by DDoS Attack...

Fake Windows website dropped Redline malware as Windows 11 upgrade

By Waqas The domain name used by threat actors in this campaign was convincing enough to trick users into downloading… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake Windows website dropped Redline malware as Windows 11 upgrade...

LockBit ransomware gang claims PayBito crypto exchange as new victim

By Waqas LockBit ransomware operators claim that they stole the PayBito database that contains 100,000 customers information including email addresses… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: LockBit ransomware gang claims PayBito crypto exchange as new victim...

Guardio Review: Can This Browser Extension Really Protect You From Cybercrime?

By Owais Sultan Guardio helps improve a users browsing experience, combating threats and creating a safer online landscape. But exactly how… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Guardio Review: Can This Browser Extension Really Protect You From Cybercrime?...

Attackers bypass Microsoft security patch to drop Formbook malware

By Waqas The patch was issued to prevent the execution of code that downloaded the Microsoft Cabinet archive containing a malicious executable. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Attackers bypass Microsoft security patch to drop Formbook malware...

Psst! tool by 1Password lets users share passwords using a link

By Waqas 1Password password manager has introduced a new tool called Password Secure Sharing Tool or Psst! that lets users share their passwords or "anything in their 1Password vault" by simply using a link. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Psst! tool by 1Password lets use...

Ex-army admin jailed for 12 years over US military health data theft

By Deeba Ahmed Frederick Brown, a medical data technician & admin associated with the 65th Medical Brigade of the US Army caused millions of dollars in losses. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ex-army admin jailed for 12 years over US military health data theft...

5 Personal Cyber Security Tips

By Waqas In the scenario, where cyber attacks are evolving, from business to an unsuspecting internet user; learning about cyber security is a must. Let's dig into it. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 5 Personal Cyber Security Tips...

Millions impacted as payment API vulnerabilities exposing transaction keys

By Deeba Ahmed Millions of users could have exposed their private, payment data due to API security vulnerabilities discovered in several applications. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Millions impacted as payment API vulnerabilities exposing transaction keys...

FBI warns of ransomware attacks against Food and Agriculture sectors

By Deeba Ahmed According to the agency, the impact of these ransomware attacks can be devastating for both small to big businesses. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: FBI warns of ransomware attacks against Food and Agriculture sectors...

Google shares details of unpatched Windows AppContainer vulnerability

By Deeba Ahmed Microsoft was informed about the vulnerability by Google but the company claimed it to be a “non-issue” and that it “will not fix it.” This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google shares details of unpatched Windows AppContainer vulnerability...

Colombia arrests suspect wanted by US over Gozi virus

By Waqas The countries targeted by the Gozi virus included Finland, Germany, United States, and the United Kingdom with victims like NASA. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Colombia arrests suspect wanted by US over Gozi virus...

Iranian hackers hit Israel with disk wiper in disguise of ransomware

By Deeba Ahmed According to SentinelOne, Iranian hackers have developed a combo of disk wiper and ransomware and their target is Israel. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Iranian hackers hit Israel with disk wiper in disguise of ransomware...

Logistics giant exposes customer data, Lolz at researchers when alerted

By Habiba Rashid At the time of publishing this article; the data belonging to Bergen Logistics was available for public access without any security authentication. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Logistics giant exposes customer data, Lolz at researchers when alerted...

Lighthouse, PageSpeed insights usage up 70% with core web vitals looming

By Owais Sultan With Google’s massive page experience update and its Core Web Vitals on the horizon, it seems that webmasters and marketers are doing their homework at the last minute, as usual. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Lighthouse, PageSpeed insights usage up 70%...

Crypto firm Tether claims hackers have demanded $24m in ransom

By Waqas Tether has refused to pay the 500 BTC ransom demand made by hackers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Crypto firm Tether claims hackers have demanded $24m in ransom...

How to make a QR code to accept Bitcoin while keeping it secure

By Owais Sultan If you are planning, maintaining a Bitcoin-friendly business, or just want to have an easy way of receiving crypto payments, you might want to consider using a QR code. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to make a QR code to accept Bitcoin while keeping i...

Feds seize VPN service used by hackers in cyber attacks

By Deeba Ahmed Cybercriminals’ Favorite VPN Service Rendered ‘Inaccessible’ in a Joint Operation Conducted by Europol and the FBI. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Feds seize VPN service used by hackers in cyber attacks...

Ragnar Locker ransomware gang using Facebook ads to extort victims

By Deeba Ahmed Ragnar Locker ransomware gang has attacked multiple firms recently, but now it has taken extortion to the next level. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ragnar Locker ransomware gang using Facebook ads to extort victims...

Ghimob banking trojan targeting hundreds of Android apps

By Deeba Ahmed A Brazil-based threat group is responsible for deploying the Ghimob banking trojan in multiple countries. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ghimob banking trojan targeting hundreds of Android apps...

Privacy-focused True social network exposed user data online

By Deeba Ahmed A security lapse at the privacy-focused social networking app True exposed one of its servers, leading to private user data exposure. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Privacy-focused True social network exposed user data online...

OceanLotus hackers injecting malware in Windows error report

By Waqas OceanLotus is a Vietnamese APT32 group previously known for targeting Android and Mac devices with malware. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: OceanLotus hackers injecting malware in Windows error report...

Buying a Domain: What About Privacy Protection?

By Owais Sultan You can get a domain without compromising on privacy protection. Here's how and why you need to protect your privacy as a domain owner. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Buying a Domain: What About Privacy Protection?...

Instagram iOS & Android app flaw allowed full account access to hackers

By Sudais Asif Instagram is one social media platform that is used predominantly by millennials today taking over Facebook as well. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Instagram iOS & Android app flaw allowed full account access to hackers...

TikTokers promoted adware apps; earned half a million dollars in profit

By Sudais Asif According to researchers, some prominent TikTokers earned up to $500,000 by promoting adware apps. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: TikTokers promoted adware apps; earned half a million dollars in profit...

Visa warns of Baka JavaScript skimmer capable of evading detection

By Deeba Ahmed The JavaScript skimmer evades detection from static malware scanners using dynamic loading. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Visa warns of Baka JavaScript skimmer capable of evading detection...

134 million downloads in 85 countries: A look at VPN usage in H1 2020

By Sudais Asif AtlasVPN has released a new report which sheds light on VPN usage during the first quarter of 2020. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 134 million downloads in 85 countries: A look at VPN usage in H1 2020...

US firm accused of secretly installing location tracking SDK in mobile apps

By Zara Khan AUS government contractor 'Anomaly Six' has location tracking software hidden in more than 500 mobile apps. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: US firm accused of secretly installing location tracking SDK in mobile apps...

Crypto wallet Ledger data breach; hackers steal 1m emails & other data

By Sudais Asif Ledger has acknowledged that hackers also gained access to 9500 Phone... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Crypto wallet Ledger data breach; hackers steal 1m emails & other data...

17-year-old “wormable” SigRed vulnerability found in Windows servers

By Deeba Ahmed The 17-year-old “wormable” security flaw dubbed SigRed carries a 10 out of 10 security score on the CVSS scale. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 17-year-old "wormable" SigRed vulnerability found in Windows servers...

Citrix allegedly hacked exposing database with 2000,000 users

By Sudais Asif In March 2019, about 6 TB of data from Citrix was hacked by an Iranian group. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Citrix allegedly hacked exposing database with 2000,000 users...

Man convicted for identity theft & fraud against US Military, veterans

By Zara Khan The perpetrator was blatantly involved in victimizing thousands... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Man convicted for identity theft & fraud against US Military, veterans...