Freepik and Flaticon suffer data breach; 8.3 million users affected

By Waqas For your information, Flaticon claims to be the largest database of free icons and is owned by Freepik company. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Freepik and Flaticon suffer data breach; 8.3 million users affected...

Hacker disrupts Emotet botnet operation by replacing payload with GIFs

By Deeba Ahmed Emotet is one of the most commonly used botnets nowadays... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker disrupts Emotet botnet operation by replacing payload with GIFs...

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak sues YouTube over Bitcoin scams on his name

By Zara Khan Steve Wozniak has sued Google and YouTube over Bitcoin giveaway scams. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak sues YouTube over Bitcoin scams on his name...

LinkedIn was copying every keystroke of users until iOS 14 exposed it

By Deeba Ahmed The Universal Clipboard privacy feature on iPhone's latest iOS 14... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: LinkedIn was copying every keystroke of users until iOS 14 exposed it...

Key Security Tips for Online Trading

By Waqas The same technology that makes online trading possible also opens traders up to potential cybersecurity risks. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Key Security Tips for Online Trading...

D-Link home routers plagued with critical & multiple vulnerabilities

By Sudais Asif A total of 6 vulnerabilities in D-Link's DIR-865L which is geared towards home network usage This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: D-Link home routers plagued with critical & multiple vulnerabilities...

Fake version of note sharing site Privnote.com stealing users’ Bitcoin

By Waqas A fake version of popular encrypted messages web service Privnote.com that’s redirecting user’s cryptocurrency to scammers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake version of note sharing site Privnote.com stealing users’ Bitcoin...

Fraud & hacking guides are the most sold item on dark web

By Sudais Asif Who could have imagined fraud and hacking guides are the most sold item on the dark web aiming at teaching people how to hack PayPal or a website, etc. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fraud & hacking guides are the most sold item on dark web...

Private details of 10.7 million MGM Hotel guests sold on Dark Web

By Deeba Ahmed The database on the dark web also includes details of Justin Bieber and Twitter's Jack Dorsey. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Private details of 10.7 million MGM Hotel guests sold on Dark Web...

Pakistani hacker reports address bar spoofing flaws in Edge & Safari browser

By Waqas Rafay Baloch has reported Vulnerability in Edge and Safari Browsers that Allows Address Bar Exploitation. Nowadays the phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and difficult to detect so it is indeed appreciable that security researchers are managing to spot such campaigns...

Cell-Site surveillance devices (Stingray) could disrupt 911 emergency calls

By Uzair Amir Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon has made startling new revelations about CSS or cell-site stimulators. These cell surveillance devices, better known as Stingray, are used to disrupt communications of cell phones, mostly of criminals and lawbreakers. However, Sen. Wyden asserts that the...

Hackers can manipulate Police body cam footages

By Waqas Kiss goodbye to crucial evidence. Body cameras used by the law enforcement nowadays have already remained controversial but no one has, so far, attempted to assess the credibility of the device itself. But, at Defcon 2018, police body cameras became an object of discussion when a...

Hundreds of Android apps on Play Store infected with Windows malware

By Uzair Amir Yes, malware in Android apps aimed at Windows devices. Palo Alto Networks’ researchers have made a startling new discovery that nearly 145 applications available on the Google Play Store contain malicious Microsoft Windows executable files. Some of the malware-infected apps have bee...

Hackers demand $1m ransom after stealing data from 2 Canadian banks

By Uzair Amir Hackers have stolen financial data of thousands of customers - This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers demand $1m ransom after stealing data from 2 Canadian banks...

MoneroPay Malware Pretends to Be a Cryptocurrency Wallet

By David Balaban A brand new ransomware malware that is called MoneroPay has been This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: MoneroPay Malware Pretends to Be a Cryptocurrency Wallet...

WhatsApp Vulnerability Lets Anyone Spy on Group Chats

By Waqas A critical vulnerability in WhatsApp has been discovered that lets This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: WhatsApp Vulnerability Lets Anyone Spy on Group Chats...

Android Malware written in Kotlin found on Play Store stealing data

By Waqas Just another day with just another Android malware hosted on This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android Malware written in Kotlin found on Play Store stealing data...

3 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2018

By Carolina The rise of new forms of technology is creating new This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 3 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2018...

Secret Pentagon Files Left Unprotected on the Amazon Server

By Ali Raza Accidents happen to everyone but according to a recent report, this one is a pretty big one. Apparently, some of the confidential data related to the US military project was simply left completely unprotected on a server belonging to Amazon. The data included over 60,000 files with so...

Zero Trust in the Age of Digital Transformation: The New Cybersecurity Paradigm

With the digital transformation movement sweeping the world and cyber threats evolving simultaneously to pose greater and greater…...

Medusa Ransomware Claims NASCAR Breach in Latest Attack

Medusa ransomware hits NASCAR, demands $4M ransom, leaks internal files. Group also claims Bridgebank, McFarland, and Pulse Urgent Care...

CloudSEK Disputes Oracle Over Data Breach Denial with New Evidence

Oracle is caught up in a cybersecurity mess right now, with claims about a massive data breach affecting…...

SpyCloud’s 2025 Identity Exposure Report Reveals the Scale and Hidden Risks of Digital Identity Threats

Austin, TX, United States, 19th March 2025, CyberNewsWire...

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…...

AdsExhaust Adware Distributed in Fake Oculus Installer via Google Search

New adware "AdsExhaust" disguises itself as an Oculus installer to steal screenshots, generate fake clicks, and drain resources. Learn how to protect yourself from AdsExhaust and similar threats...

Hacker Leaks Data of 33,000 Accenture Employees in Third-Party Breach

A hacker claims to have obtained contact details of 33,000 current and former employees of IT giant Accenture in a breach involving a third-party firm...

Chinese Velvet Ant Hackers Target F5 Devices in Years-Long Espionage

Discover how China-linked Velvet Ant APT exploited F5 BIG-IP devices for years undetected. Sygnia's detailed analysis exposes tactics used to maintain persistence and evade detection, offering crucial insights for organizations to bolster their cybersecurity defenses against similar threats...

Surge in Discord Malware Attacks as 50,000 Malicious Links Uncovered

Cybersecurity researchers at Bitdefender have found a surge in malware and phishing attacks on Discord, noting 50,000 malicious…...

IntelBroker Hacker Claims Breach of Top Cybersecurity Firm, Selling Access

By Waqas The norotious IntelBroker hackers claims to have breached a leading cybersecurity company revenue: $1.8 billion. The hacker is selling access to stolen data, including sensitive credentials and critical logs, for $20,000 in cryptocurrency. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the origin...

Cuckoo Mac Malware Mimics Music Converter to Steals Passwords and Crypto

By Deeba Ahmed Cuckoo malware targets macOS users, stealing passwords, browsing history, crypto wallet details & more. Disguised as a music converter, it poses a major security risk. Learn how to protect yourself from this sophisticated infostealer. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the...

Muddling Meerkat Group Suspected of Espionage via Great Firewall of China

By Deeba Ahmed Uncover the "Muddling Meerkat," a China-linked threat actor manipulating the DNS. Infoblox research reveals a sophisticated group with deep DNS expertise and potential ties to the Great Firewall. Learn their tactics and how to stay protected. This is a post from HackRead.com Read t...

GitHub Comments Abused to Spread Malware in Fake Microsoft Repositories

By Deeba Ahmed Hackers are exploiting GitHub comments to spread malware disguised as Microsoft software downloads tricking users into downloading malware. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: GitHub Comments Abused to Spread Malware in Fake Microsoft Repositories...

OpenSSF Warns of Fake Maintainers Targeting JavaScript Projects

By Deeba Ahmed Alarming social engineering attacks target critical open-source projects! Learn how to protect your project and the open-source community from takeovers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: OpenSSF Warns of Fake Maintainers Targeting JavaScript Projects...

Best Paid and Free OSINT Tools for 2024

By Waqas In this article, we will explore 12 paid and free OSINT tools that are publicly available and can be very useful when utilized properly and for appropriate purposes. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Best Paid and Free OSINT Tools for 2024...

NHS Dumfries and Galloway Faces Cyberattack, Patient Data at Risk

By Waqas Another day, another healthcare-related cyber attack putting already vulnerable individuals at risk. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: NHS Dumfries and Galloway Faces Cyberattack, Patient Data at Risk...

Xplain Hack Aftermath: Play Ransomware Leaks Sensitive Swiss Government Data

By Deeba Ahmed In June 2023, Xplain, a Swiss IT services provider, fell victim to a cyberattack claimed by the Play ransomware group. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Xplain Hack Aftermath: Play Ransomware Leaks Sensitive Swiss Government Data...

Threat Actors Selling 1.8TB Database of Indian Mobile Users

By Deeba Ahmed Two groups of threat actors, namely CYBO CREW and UNIT8200, are apparently selling the same database with a price tag of $3,000. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Threat Actors Selling 1.8TB Database of Indian Mobile Users...

Anonymous Sudan Claims London Internet Exchange Attack Over Yemen Strikes

By Deeba Ahmed Anonymous Sudan is a pro-Russia hacktivist group, and their emergence aligns with the rise of other pro-Russian cyber actors since the beginning of the Ukraine war. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Anonymous Sudan Claims London Internet Exchange Attack Over...

UAC-0099 Hackers Using Old WinRAR Flaw in New Cyberattack on Ukraine

By Waqas UAC-0099 is a pro-Russian hacking group that has been targeting Ukraine since the conflict between the two countries began. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: UAC-0099 Hackers Using Old WinRAR Flaw in New Cyberattack on Ukraine...

Scammers Exploit Crypto Hype with Fake Token Factory, Stealing Millions

By Deeba Ahmed Check Point Research Reports New Million-Dollar Rug Pull Scam with a Fake Token Factory. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Scammers Exploit Crypto Hype with Fake Token Factory, Stealing Millions...

Multimillion-Dollar Vishing Scam Busted: Czech-Ukrainian Gang Arrested

By Deeba Ahmed Czech Republic Police Expose 'Fake Bankers' Gang in $8.7 Million Vishing Operation. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Multimillion-Dollar Vishing Scam Busted: Czech-Ukrainian Gang Arrested...

World’s Largest Bank ICBC Discloses Crippling Ransomware Attack

By Deeba Ahmed Reportedly, it was a ransomware attack orchestrated by the notorious LockBit gang. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Worlds Largest Bank ICBC Discloses Crippling Ransomware Attack...

ChatGPT Down? OpenAI Blames Outages on DDoS Attacks

By Waqas OpenAI and ChatGPT began experiencing service outages on November 8th, and the company is actively working to restore full service. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ChatGPT Down? OpenAI Blames Outages on DDoS Attacks...

The Evolution of Influencer Marketing in Manchester, UK

By Owais Sultan Dive into Manchesters vibrant influencer marketing scene. Discover key strategies, leading influencer marketing agencies, and how brands are… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Evolution of Influencer Marketing in Manchester, UK...

Vietnamese DarkGate Malware Targets META Accounts in the UK, USA, India

By Deeba Ahmed The cybersecurity researchers at WithSecure have identified a connection between Vietnamese DuckTail infostealer and DarkGate malware. KEY FINDINGS… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Vietnamese DarkGate Malware Targets META Accounts in the UK, USA, India...

Fantom Foundation Suffers Wallet Hack Via Google Chrome 0-Day Flaw

By Waqas The Fantom Foundation has acknowledged the breach and is currently conducting an investigation after hackers managed to steal more than $550,000 in cryptocurrency. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fantom Foundation Suffers Wallet Hack Via Google Chrome 0-Day Flaw...

12 Best AI-powered Customer Communication Platforms for Contact Centers

By Owais Sultan AI-powered Customer Communication Platforms will revolutionize customer interactions, streamlining support, and providing personalized, efficient service, ultimately enhancing customer… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 12 Best AI-powered Customer...

Google Makes Passkeys Default for All Users

By Waqas Goodbye Passwords, or Not Yet? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google Makes Passkeys Default for All Users...

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...

Boise State University’s Cyberdome Program Soars in First Year of Operation

By Owais Sultan The Cyberdome uses Stellar Cyber’s Open XDR platform to bring free, world-class cybersecurity services to Idaho cities, counties… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Boise State University’s Cyberdome Program Soars in First Year of Operation...