Ransomware hackers leak pharmaceutical giant’s data on dark web

By Sudais Asif Ransomware hackers are everywhere and now they have an upper hand when it comes to targeting businesses and unsuspecting users. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ransomware hackers leak pharmaceutical giant's data on dark web...

Hackers can steal data from air-gapped PC using screen brightness

By Sudais Asif Air-gapped computers represent one of the highest security measures one can take to secure a particular system but... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers can steal data from air-gapped PC using screen brightness...

The importance of protecting your devices from cyber attack

By Waqas Innovation is advancing each day. Training, which is the essential route through which we grant information... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The importance of protecting your devices from cyber attack...

SideWinder hackers hit Android users with malware apps on Play Store

By Waqas The hackers are using malware apps on the Play Store to exploit a critical Android kernel vulnerability. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: SideWinder hackers hit Android users with malware apps on Play Store...

New Electrum DDoS botnet steals $4.6M after infecting 152,000 hosts

By Ryan De Souza The majority of the bots are located in Brazil and Peru but the number of victims is constantly increasing across diverse regions. Threat actors who previously targeted cryptocurrency wallets through Distributed Denial of Service DDoS attacks have now launched another malware...

Holiday and Christmas scams users should be aware of

By Carolina "It's that time of the year again" when Holiday and Christmas scams target users around the world since millions of people are celebrating and buying gifts for friends and family. Most people prefer shopping online and that is where hackers and cybercriminals take full advantage of th...

Amazon sent 1,700 audio recordings of Alexa user to a stranger

By Waqas An Amazon customer in Germany under the European Union data protection law called GDPR General Data Protection Regulation requested the company to send all the data it stored on him but little did he know he was about to get his hands on a trove of 1,700 audio recordings of a stranger...

Canadian town forced to pay Bitcoin after nasty ransomware attack

By Uzair Amir The town of Midland, Ontario, Canada, has decided to pay cybercriminals after its servers were targeted and infected with a nasty ransomware on Saturday, September 1, at approximately 2 a.m. The total amount of ransom payment has not been disclosed but the demand from cybercriminals...

Google and MasterCard will track your retail spending under a secret deal

By Waqas Google and MasterCard have jointly cut an ad deal to track your retail transactions. So far, we only knew that Google can track out online shopping preferences as we clicked on ads. However, this is quite surprising that it can now keep track of our retail transactions history from...

Hackers Publish PoC of Zero-day Vulnerability in Windows on Twitter

By Waqas New Privilege Escalation Bug Identified in Windows OS. Recently a Twitter user, using the handle SandboxEscaper, disclosed that the Microsoft Windows OS has a zero-day vulnerability, which is yet unknown to the company. Tweeting on the microblogging platform, the user stated: "Here is th...

How to Teach Your Employees About Cybersecurity

By Carolina In the modern world, threats to security are no longer just physical. In fact, cybersecurity has now become one of the most important parts to keep a business and its employees safe. Without it, many businesses can find themselves in trouble when they least expect. Unfortunately, it c...

Multilingual malware hits Android devices for phishing & cryptomining

By Waqas Roaming Mantis malware also targets iOS devices for phishing attacks. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Multilingual malware hits Android devices for phishing & cryptomining...

Researcher shows how hackers can bypass Two-factor authentication

By Uzair Amir A majority of users and companies are moving to Two-factor This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Researcher shows how hackers can bypass Two-factor authentication...

4 Malicious Chrome Extensions Put 500k Users at Risk of Click Fraud

By Waqas Presence of spyware and malware in Chrome browser extensions we use This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 4 Malicious Chrome Extensions Put 500k Users at Risk of Click Fraud...

How to Protect your Device from Meltdown and Spectre?

By Waqas The devastating discovery about security flaws namely Meltdown and Spectre This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to Protect your Device from Meltdown and Spectre?...

Anonymous Muslim Group Confusing ISIS with Porn and Fake News

By Waqas A couple of weeks ago, it was reported that a group of This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Anonymous Muslim Group Confusing ISIS with Porn and Fake News...

UNK_MassTraction Exploits Roundcube Flaws Against US, Canadian Universities

China-linked UNKMassTraction targets US and Canadian universities through Roundcube flaws, stealing sessions and opening access to research mail servers...

ESET MDR vs Sophos MDR: Compared Time to discover and respond to a threat

A detailed ESET MDR vs Sophos MDR comparison covering tiers, response speed, coverage, threat intelligence, pricing, and breach warranties to help you choose...

Reaper macOS Infostealer Abuses Script Editor to Steal Crypto and Passwords

Threat actors are deploying an updated SHub Stealer variant named Reaper that exploits the native macOS Script Editor to bypass OS-level protections and compromise cryptocurrency assets...

82 Chrome Extensions Found Selling User Data, 6.5 Million Users Affected

LayerX research finds 82 Chrome extensions collecting and selling user data, affecting at least 6.5 million users through disclosed but concerning practices...

BrowserGate: LinkedIn Tracks 6,000+ Browser Extensions on Users’ PCs

LinkedIn is accused in the BrowserGate report of tracking 6,000+ browser extensions on users’ PCs, raising concerns over privacy and data collection practices...

EchoLeak Zero-Click AI Attack in Microsoft Copilot Exposes Company Data

Aim Labs uncovers EchoLeak, a zero-click AI flaw in Microsoft 365 Copilot that allows data theft via email. Learn how this vulnerability enables sensitive information exfiltration without user interaction and its implications for AI security...

ConnectWise ScreenConnect Tops List of Abused RATs in 2025 Attacks

Cofense Intelligence's May 2025 report exposes how cybercriminals are abusing legitimate Remote Access Tools RATs like ConnectWise and Splashtop to deliver malware and steal data. Learn about this growing threat...

PrepHero-Linked Database Exposed Data of 3M Students and Coaches

A security lapse on PrepHero, a college recruiting platform, exposed millions of unencrypted records, including sensitive personal details…...

FakeUpdates, Remcos, AgentTesla Top Malware Charts in Stealth Attack Surge

Check Point's April 2025 malware report reveals increasingly sophisticated and hidden attacks using familiar malware like FakeUpdates, Remcos,…...

Legacy Login in Microsoft Entra ID Exploited to Breach Cloud Accounts

A flaw in Microsoft Entra ID’s legacy login allowed attackers to bypass MFA, targeting admin accounts across finance,…...

Lattica Emerges from Stealth to Solve AI’s Biggest Privacy Challenge with FHE

Lattica’s cloud-based solution uses Fully Homomorphic Encryption to query encrypted data on AI models without decrypting it, preserving privacy and bolstering security...

Oracle Denies Breach Amid Hacker’s Claim of Access to 6 Million Records

Oracle denies breach claims as hacker alleges access to 6 million cloud records. CloudSEK reports a potential zero-day exploit affecting 140,000 tenants...

Belsen Group Leaks 15,000+ FortiGate Firewall Configurations

FortiGate firewall leak exposes 15,000+ configurations, impacting organizations globally. The actor behind the leak is Belsen Group. Learn…...

Operation Shipwrecked: US Seizes PopeyeTools Marketplace, Charges 3

The US Department of Justice has taken down PopeyeTools, a major online marketplace used by cybercriminals to sell…...

3 New State-Backed Gangs Target Govt Sectors with HEAT Attack Methods

Global cyber gangs are evolving rapidly, wielding advanced techniques and enjoying state sponsorship. Menlo Security’s latest report exposes…...

Stolen Singaporean Identities Sold on Dark Web Starting at $8

Singapore citizens, beware! Cybercriminals are targeting your digital identities and KYC data, starting at just $8, putting users at risk of exploitation. Learn how to protect your data, finances, and reputation with strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and smart online habits...

Hackers Leak 221,470 Users’ Data in “Tech in Asia” News Outlet Breach

A data breach at Tech in Asia has exposed the personal information of 221,470 users. Learn more about…...

Hackers Sell Fake Pegasus Spyware on Clearnet and Dark Web

By Waqas Be cautious! Hackers are selling fake Pegasus spyware source code, alerts CloudSEK. Learn how to protect yourself from… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers Sell Fake Pegasus Spyware on Clearnet and Dark Web...

Shadow IT: Personal GitHub Repos Expose Employee Cloud Secrets

By Deeba Ahmed Alerted by a recent discovery of employee personal GitHub repos exposing internal Azure and Red Hat secrets, this article dives into the dangers of Shadow IT and offers solutions to prevent cloud credential leaks and secure your cloud environment. This is a post from HackRead.com...

Android Malware Poses as WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat to Steal Data

By Deeba Ahmed Android Security Alert- Hackers are disguising malware as popular apps like Instagram and Snapchat to steal your login details. Learn how to identify fake apps and protect yourself from this sneaky cyberattack. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android Malwar...

Police Accessed Proton Mail User Data in Terrorism Probe

By Deeba Ahmed Encrypted email services like ProtonMail and Wire promise privacy, but can they guarantee anonymity? A recent case in Spain has users questioning the limitations of encryption when law enforcement steps in. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Police Accessed...

New LLMjacking Attack Lets Hackers Hijack AI Models for Profit

By Deeba Ahmed Researchers uncover a novel cyberattack scheme called "LLMjacking" exploiting stolen cloud credentials to hijack powerful AI models. This article explores the implications of attackers leveraging large language models LLMs for malicious purposes and offers security recommendations...

Deciphering the Economics of Software Development: An In-Depth Exploration

By Uzair Amir The depth of activities within software development ranges from ideation and design to coding, testing, and deployment. The… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Deciphering the Economics of Software Development: An In-Depth Exploration...

Hacker Leaks 8.5M U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Contact Data (UPDATED)

By Waqas CISA Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency informed Hackread.com that the data was already publicly available. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker Leaks 8.5M U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Contact Data UPDATED...

Zama Secures $73M Series A Lead for Homomorphic Encryption

By cyberwire Company Open Sources FHE Libraries to Build Privacy-Preserving Blockchain and AI Applications for the First Time. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Zama Secures $73M Series A Lead for Homomorphic Encryption...

Schneider Electric Energy Giant Confirms Cactus Ransomware Attack

By Waqas Schneider Electric Hit by Ransomware Attack: Sustainability Business Division Impacted. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Schneider Electric Energy Giant Confirms Cactus Ransomware Attack...

Anonymous Sudan’s DDoS Attacks Disrupt Network at Israeli BAZAN Group

By Waqas The DDoS attacks occurred on January 17, 2023, and NetBlocks, a global internet monitoring platform, has confirmed the network disruption. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Anonymous Sudans DDoS Attacks Disrupt Network at Israeli BAZAN Group...

Google Reveals ‘Reptar’ Vulnerability Threatening Intel Processors

By Deeba Ahmed Intel CPU Vulnerability Impacts Multi-Tenant Virtualized Environments. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google Reveals Reptar Vulnerability Threatening Intel Processors...

Domain Squatting and Brand Hijacking: A Silent Threat to Digital Enterprises

By Waqas Domain squatting can lead you to malicious websites, and it might be too late to realize what actually happened. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Domain Squatting and Brand Hijacking: A Silent Threat to Digital Enterprises...

IBM X-Force Discovers Gootloader Malware Variant- GootBot

By Deeba Ahmed GootBot: New Gootloader Variant Evades Detection with Stealthy Lateral Movement. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: IBM X-Force Discovers Gootloader Malware Variant- GootBot...

Lazarus Group uses KandyKorn macOS malware for crypto theft

By Deeba Ahmed Another day, another malware operation by the infamous Lazarus group targeting blockchain engineers and crypto users. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Lazarus Group uses KandyKorn macOS malware for crypto theft...

Iran’s MuddyWater Group Targets Israelis with Fake Memo Spear-Phishing

By Deeba Ahmed MuddyWater aka Mango Sandstorm and Static Kitten is a cyberespionage group that's believed to be active since 2017. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Irans MuddyWater Group Targets Israelis with Fake Memo Spear-Phishing...

Blockforia: A Comprehensive Analysis of a Prominent Cryptocurrency Exchange

By Owais Sultan Blockforia functions as a cryptocurrency exchange firmly grounded within the regulatory purview of the European Union. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Blockforia: A Comprehensive Analysis of a Prominent Cryptocurrency Exchange...

FBI Warns of Extortionists Stealing Plastic Surgery Data for Ransom

By Waqas Cybercriminals are using phishing emails and text messages to steal sensitive data from plastic surgery clinics and offices, such as patient records and financial information. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: FBI Warns of Extortionists Stealing Plastic Surgery Dat...