Researchers exploit Vein-based authentication system using a wax hand

By Waqas Biometric authentication is currently a widely used option for maintaining the security of devices and systems. With the emergence of vein-based authentication, biometric verification has moved beyond facial recognition and fingerprints. Vein-based authentication involves scanning of the...

Vesta control panel servers infected with DDoS malware after supply chain attack

By Waqas An open-source hosting panel software provider, Vesta Control Panel VestaCP, has admitted that the company became a victim of a supply chain attack. In an announcement made by VestaCP on its forum, it was revealed that the hacker managed to contaminate the source code of its project with...

Faxploit: Hackers can use Fax machines to inject malware into a targeted network

By Waqas Think twice before sharing your fax number with someone. Many corporations provide their fax number in the contact information page on the websites. After all, it is considered completely harmless to share fax number with other information like the email address or phone number. However,...

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...

Security Trends to Watch Out for in 2018

By Uzair Amir There are many threats in the world, meaning business owners, This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Security Trends to Watch Out for in 2018...

Attackers Exploit Oracle WebLogic Flaw to Mine $266K in Monero

By Waqas Another day, another Monero cryptomining campaign and this time attackers exploited This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Attackers Exploit Oracle WebLogic Flaw to Mine $266K in Monero...

Spoofed Emails from Supposedly Corporate Printer Vendors Install Backdoor

By Waqas Corporate printers and scanners related emails are quite common in This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Spoofed Emails from Supposedly Corporate Printer Vendors Install Backdoor...

Edward Snowden’s Haven app turns your laptop into a security system

By Asad Gilani Most sensitive users of technology, especially those in journalism and This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Edward Snowdens Haven app turns your laptop into a security system...

Sensitive Data of Australian Navy’s Vessels and Fighter Jets stolen

By Uzair Amir Australian defense programs have been compromised, and hackers have managed This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Sensitive Data of Australian Navy’s Vessels and Fighter Jets stolen...

15 Malicious JetBrains Plugins Caught Stealing DeepSeek, OpenAI API Keys

Hackers are using 15 malicious JetBrains plugins posing as AI coding assistants to steal DeepSeek, OpenAI, and other developer API keys...

Hackers Use Fake Claude Code Guide and AI PDFs to Spread AsyncRAT Malware

Hackers are using fake Claude Code guide and AI PDFs to spread AsyncRAT malware via Windows attack using PowerShell and Defender exclusions...

Android Malware Spotted Subscribing Victims to Paid Services Without Consent

Cybersecurity researchers expose a 10-month global Android malware campaign using fake apps to secretly charge users through premium SMS bills...

Government Backed Hackers Abuse Cloudflare in Malaysian Espionage Campaign

Government Backed Hackers abused Cloudflare storage services in a Malaysian espionage campaign involving hidden C2 systems and data exfiltration...

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...

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...

Fake SSA Emails Trick Users into Installing ScreenConnect RAT

Cybercriminals are using fake Social Security Administration emails to distribute the ScreenConnect RAT Remote Access Trojan and compromise…...

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...

SonicWall SMA Appliances Exploited in Zero-Day Attacks

Critical security flaw in SonicWall SMA 1000 appliances CVE-2025-23006 exploited as a zero-day. Rated CVSS 9.8, patch immediately…...

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…...

Hacker Advertises “Top Secret US Space Force (USSF) Military Technology Archive”

A hacker known as "TAINTU" is advertising a "Top Secret U.S. Space Force Military Technology Archive" for sale,…...

Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Patches 142 Critical Vulnerabilities

Microsoft plugs critical security holes in July Patch Tuesday! 142 vulnerabilities patched, including actively exploited zero-days and remote…...

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...

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...

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:...

The Future of Phishing Email Training for Employees in Cybersecurity

By Waqas Discover the future of phishing email training, including personalized simulations, gamification, AI, and realistic scenarios. Empower your employees to combat evolving cyber threats and protect your organization. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Future of...

Critical Cybersecurity Loopholes Found in Paris 2024 Olympics Infrastructure

By Deeba Ahmed Paris 2024 Olympics face cybersecurity threats. Outpost24 analysis reveals open ports, SSL misconfigurations, and more. Can the organizers secure the Games in time? Read for critical insights and potential consequences. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post:...

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...

Web3 Security Specialist Hypernative To Provide Proactive Protection To The Flare Ecosystem

By Owais Sultan Institutions, dApps and users on Flare will now benefit from Hypernative’s industry-leading ecosystem-wide protection suite. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Web3 Security Specialist Hypernative To Provide Proactive Protection To The Flare Ecosystem...

New CHAVECLOAK Banking Trojan Targets Brazilians via Malicious PDFs

By Deeba Ahmed The CHAVECLOAK banking Trojan employs PDFs, ZIP downloads, DLL sideloading, and deceptive pop-ups to target Brazil's unsuspecting banking users financial sector. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New CHAVECLOAK Banking Trojan Targets Brazilians via Malicious...

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...

6 FinOps Principles and Best Practices

By Owais Sultan FinOps holds the idea that businesses can reach their desired peak performances without cloud wastages. Read here to… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 6 FinOps Principles and Best Practices...

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...

How To Make Drupal Migration Successful: 6 Useful Tips

By Owais Sultan As of 2023, there are over 1.7 million websites using Drupal, underscoring the significance of acquiring Drupal tips… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How To Make Drupal Migration Successful: 6 Useful Tips...

Hive Ransomware Resurfaces as Hunters International, Bitdefender Claim

By Waqas Hive Ransomware had its infrastructure seized by the FBI and Europol back in January 2023. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hive Ransomware Resurfaces as Hunters International, Bitdefender Claim...

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...

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...

Elon Musk’s X (Twitter) to Charge $1 for Basic Features

By Waqas Prepare to pay for Twitter X. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Elon Musks X Twitter to Charge $1 for Basic Features...

Hackers Target Israeli Rocket Alert App Users with Spyware

By Waqas If you've downloaded a rocket alert app from a third-party source, ensure it's spyware-free and delete it from your device. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers Target Israeli Rocket Alert App Users with Spyware...

The Ultimate Guide to Price Optimization

By Owais Sultan Price optimization transcends the domain of business buzzwords; it emerges as a foundational strategy that possesses the potential… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Ultimate Guide to Price Optimization...

Mozilla Rushes to Fix Critical Vulnerability in Firefox and Thunderbird

By Waqas The vulnerability was reported by Clément Lecigne of Google's Threat Analysis Group TAG. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Mozilla Rushes to Fix Critical Vulnerability in Firefox and Thunderbird...

JetBrains Patches Severe TeamCity Flaw Allowing RCE and Server Hijacking

By Deeba Ahmed JetBrains has fixed this flaw in version 2023.05.4 of the product released on September 18. It also released a security advisory but didn't disclose technical details of the vulnerability for now. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: JetBrains Patches Severe...

ChatGPT Update Enables Chatbot to “See, Hear and Speak” with Users

By Deeba Ahmed The upgrade rolls out today, only for the subscription-based version of ChatGPT. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ChatGPT Update Enables Chatbot to "See, Hear and Speak" with Users...

Gelsemium APT Group Uses “Rare” Backdoor in Southeast Asian Attack

By Waqas Elusive APT Group Gelsemium Emerges in Rare Southeast Asian Attack, Unveils Unique Tactics. KEY FINDINGS Cybersecurity researchers at… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Gelsemium APT Group Uses "Rare" Backdoor in Southeast Asian Attack...

Fake YouTube Android Apps Used to Distribute CapraRAT

By Deeba Ahmed The group behind this attack is the infamous Pakistani threat actor known as Transparent Tribe. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake YouTube Android Apps Used to Distribute CapraRAT...

MidgeDropper Variant Targets Work-from-Home Employees on Windows PCs

By Deeba Ahmed If you are working from home, you need to be on the lookout for the new and complex variant of MidgeDropper malware. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: MidgeDropper Variant Targets Work-from-Home Employees on Windows PCs...

ProtonMail Code Vulnerabilities Leaked Emails

By Waqas Key Findings ProtonMail, a popular Swiss-based email service that markets itself as a secure and private alternative to… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ProtonMail Code Vulnerabilities Leaked Emails...

Microsoft: Chinese APT Flax Typhoon uses legit tools for cyber espionage

By Deeba Ahmed Researchers believe that this time instead of cyber espionage, Chinese threat actors may have opted for more complex information ops. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft: Chinese APT Flax Typhoon uses legit tools for cyber espionage...