Pack2TheRoot: 12-Year-Old Linux PackageKit Flaw Enables Full Compromise

Security experts have found a high-severity flaw named Pack2TheRoot in PackageKit that allows hackers to gain full root access on multiple Linux distributions...

OpenSSF Flags Malware Campaign on Slack Posing as Linux Foundation Figures

OpenSSF warns hackers impersonate Linux Foundation leaders on Slack, tricking developers into installing malware that can compromise entire systems...

Hacker Leaks 2.3M Wired.com Records, Claims 40M-User Condé Nast Breach

A hacker using the alias "Lovely" has leaked what they claim is the personal data of over 2.3…...

OpenAI’s Guardrails Can Be Bypassed by Simple Prompt Injection Attack

Just weeks after its release, OpenAI’s Guardrails system was quickly bypassed by researchers. Read how simple prompt injection attacks fooled the system’s AI judges and exposed an ongoing security concern for OpenAI...

SatanLock Ransomware Ends Operations, Says Stolen Data Will Be Leaked

SatanLock ransomware gang shuts down after weeks of attacks and plans to leak stolen victim data. Group linked to Babuk-Bjorka and GD Lockersec families...

Over 20 Malicious Apps on Google Play Target Users for Seed Phrases

Over 20 malicious apps on Google Play are stealing crypto seed phrases by posing as trusted wallets and exchanges, putting users' funds at risk...

NICKNAME: Zero-Click iMessage Exploit Targeted Key Figures in US, EU

iVerify's NICKNAME discovery reveals a zero-click iMessage flaw exploited in targeted attacks on US & EU high-value individuals…...

SK Telecom Uncovers Two-Year Malware Attack, Leaking 26M IMSI Records

SK Telecom reveals malware intrusion that remained hidden for nearly two years, led to the leaking of 26.69…...

Roblox Lawsuit Claims Hidden Tracking Used to Monetize Kids Data

Roblox hit with class action over alleged secret tracking of kids' data; lawsuit claims privacy law violations and…...

How Postal Code Data Impacts Cybersecurity, Privacy and Fraud Prevention

Postal codes now play a key role in cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and digital identity verification, raising new concerns…...

JokerOTP Dismantled After 28,000 Phishing Attacks, 2 Arrested

JokerOTP dismantled after 28,000 phishing attacks across 13 countries; UK and Dutch police arrest two suspects linked to £7.5M cyber fraud...

Russia’s Storm-2372 Hits Orgs with MFA Bypass via Device Code Phishing

Russian APT group Storm-2372 employs device code phishing to bypass Multi-Factor Authentication MFA. Targets include government, technology, finance,…...

WhatsApp for Windows Flaw Could Let Hackers Sneak In Malicious Files

If you use WhatsApp Desktop on Windows, listen up! A flaw in WhatsApp for Windows CVE-2025-30401 let attackers disguise malicious files as safe ones. Update to version 2.2450.6 or later to stay secure...

American National Insurance Company (ANICO) Data Leaked in MOVEit Breach

Cybersecurity researchers discovered 270,000+ lines of American National Insurance customer data leaked online, potentially linked to the 2023…...

Meet GhostGPT: The Malicious AI Chatbot Fueling Cybercrime and Scams

Abnormal Security uncovers GhostGPT, an uncensored AI chatbot built for cybercrime. Learn how it boosts cybercriminals' abilities, makes…...

Hackers Release Second Batch of Stolen Cisco Data

IN THIS ARTICLE: Hackers have released what they claim to be the second batch of data stolen in…...

The Ultimate Guide to Designing a Logo Online: Tools, Tips, and Tricks

A logo is more than just a visual element—it’s the cornerstone of your brand identity. It communicates your…...

Match Systems’ CEO Andrei Kutin Provides Insight on DMM Bitcoin Breach

On May 31, 2024, 4502.9 BTC worth approximately $308M were stolen from the Japanese exchange Bitcoin.DMM.com due to…...

LockBit Hits Croatia’s Biggest Hospital, Demands Ransom for Data

Croatias biggest hospital, Zagreb Univ. Hospital Centre, was crippled by ransomware attack. LockBit 3.0 forced shutdown and data…...

What is the Fediverse and the Social Network Platforms It Powers

Discover the Fediverse, a decentralized social media network promoting interoperability, privacy, and customization. Explore its pros, cons, platforms like Mastodon and PeerTube, and the role of decentralization. A game-changer in online communication and community-building...

FireTail Unveils Free Access for All to Cutting-Edge API Security Platform

McLean, United States of America, 26th June 2024, CyberNewsWire...

LockBit Ransomware Claims 33 TB of US Federal Reserve Data for Ransom

LockBit ransomware claims to hold 33 TB of data from the US Federal Reserve for ransom. Hackread.com investigates, reaching out to CISA for comments on the breach and ongoing negotiations. Stay updated!...

Insurance Giant ‘Globe Life’ Data Breach Impacting Consumers and Policyholders

Globe Life investigating data breach! Potential exposure of consumer information. Learn what data may be compromised, steps to take to protect yourself, and what to expect from Globe Life...

Chinese ‘Smishing Triad’ Group Targets Pakistanis with SMS Phishing

Protect yourself from Smishing attacks in Pakistan! Smishing Triad, a notorious cybercriminal group, is targeting Pakistani bank customers with fake Pakistan Post messages. Learn how to identify and avoid these scams to protect your financial information...

Ukraine Arrests Cryptor Specialist Aiding Conti and LockBit Ransomware

Ukrainian Police have arrested a ransomware cryptor developer in connection with the notorious Conti and LockBit groups. This arrest was the result of Operation Endgame, a major operation that aims to dismantle key elements of these cybercriminal organizations...

Breach Forums Return to Clearnet and Dark Web Despite FBI Seizure

By Waqas A tale of emerging cybercrime and embarrassment for the world's premier law enforcement agency. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Breach Forums Return to Clearnet and Dark Web Despite FBI Seizure...

How FHE Technology Is Making End-to-End Encryption a Reality

By Uzair Amir Is End-to-End Encryption E2EE a Myth? Traditional encryption has vulnerabilities. Fully Homomorphic Encryption FHE offers a new hope… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How FHE Technology Is Making End-to-End Encryption a Reality...

HP Exposes Low-Effort, High-Impact Cat-Phishing Targeting Users

By Waqas New HP report reveals cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging "cat-phishing" techniques, exploiting open redirects in legitimate websites to deceive users and deliver malware. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: HP Exposes Low-Effort, High-Impact Cat-Phishing...

This Website is Selling Billions of Private Messages of Discord Users

By Deeba Ahmed Millions of Discord messages sold online! Protect yourself from leaked usernames, photos & financial details. Learn how to secure your Discord account. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: This Website is Selling Billions of Private Messages of Discord Users...

LastPass Dodges Deepfake Scam: CEO Impersonation Attempt Thwarted

By Waqas Cybercriminals using deepfakes to target businesses! LastPass narrowly avoids security breach after employee identifies fake CEO in WhatsApp call. Read how LastPass is urging awareness against evolving social engineering tactics. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post:...

Vulnerabilities Exposed Hugging Face to AI Supply Chain Attacks

By Deeba Ahmed Wiz.io, known for its cloud security expertise, and Hugging Face, a leader in open-source AI tools, are combining their knowledge to develop solutions that address these security concerns. This collaboration signifies a growing focus on securing the foundation of AI advancements...

IntelBroker Leaks Alleged National Security Data Tied to US Contractor Acuity Inc.

By Waqas The leaked data was previously being sold by the IntelBroker hacker for just $3,000 in Monero XMR cryptocurrency. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: IntelBroker Leaks Alleged National Security Data Tied to US Contractor Acuity Inc...

INC Ransomware Hits NHS Scotland, Threatens Leak of 3TB Patient Data

By Waqas As seen by Hackread.com, the INC ransomware gang claims to have obtained patient records as part of their cyberattack. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: INC Ransomware Hits NHS Scotland, Threatens Leak of 3TB Patient Data...

Unpatched Zephyr OS Expose Devices to DoS Attacks via IP Spoofing

By Waqas Is your organisation using Zephyr OS? Patch and update it to the latest version now! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Unpatched Zephyr OS Expose Devices to DoS Attacks via IP Spoofing...

Mintlify Confirms Data Breach Through Compromised GitHub Tokens

By Deeba Ahmed Mintlify Scrambles After Security Breach, Revokes Tokens and Implements New Safeguards! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Mintlify Confirms Data Breach Through Compromised GitHub Tokens...

Leading EV Charging Firm Spills Trove of Customer Info in Server Leak

By Waqas A massive data leak 585.81 GB exposed customer information at Qmerit, including home images, charger locations, and potentially… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Leading EV Charging Firm Spills Trove of Customer Info in Server Leak...

Russian Midnight Blizzard Hackers Breached Microsoft Source Code

By Deeba Ahmed Midnight Blizzard aka Cozy Bear and APT29 originally breached Microsoft on January 12, 2024. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russian Midnight Blizzard Hackers Breached Microsoft Source Code...

New Linux Malware Alert: ‘Spinning YARN’ Hits Docker, Other Key Apps

By Deeba Ahmed Another day, another Linux malware! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Linux Malware Alert: Spinning YARN Hits Docker, Other Key Apps...

CryptoChameleon Phishing Scam Targets Crypto Users and FCC Employees

By Deeba Ahmed Lookout urges crypto users to be on the lookout of the new and tricky phishing campaign. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: CryptoChameleon Phishing Scam Targets Crypto Users and FCC Employees...

Android Money Transfer XHelper App Exposed as Money Laundering Network

By Deeba Ahmed Don't confuse the XHelper app with the notorious XHelper malware, which targets Android devices and is notoriously difficult to remove. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android Money Transfer XHelper App Exposed as Money Laundering Network...

Wyze Cameras Glitch: 13,000 Users Saw Footage from Others’ Homes

By Deeba Ahmed Third-Party Library Blamed for Wyze Camera Security Lapse. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Wyze Cameras Glitch: 13,000 Users Saw Footage from Others Homes...

Hackers Crack Tesla Twice, Rake in $1.3 Million at Pwn2Own Automotive

By Deeba Ahmed Vendors have 90 days to release security patches before Trend Micro publicly discloses it. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers Crack Tesla Twice, Rake in $1.3 Million at Pwn2Own Automotive...

Deloitte Teams Up with Memcyco for Real-Time Digital Impersonation Protection

By Owais Sultan Deloitte Partners with Memcyco to Combat ATO and Other Online Attacks with Real-Time Digital Impersonation Protection Solutions. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Deloitte Teams Up with Memcyco for Real-Time Digital Impersonation Protection...

Malware Exploits 9Hits, Turns Docker Servers into Traffic Boosted Crypto Miners

By Deeba Ahmed 9Hits, Double Hit: Malware Mimics Web Tool to Mine Crypto, Generate Fake Website Traffic. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Malware Exploits 9Hits, Turns Docker Servers into Traffic Boosted Crypto Miners...

Ta-da Raises $3.5M to Build Out Its AI Data Marketplace

By Owais Sultan AI data marketplace Ta-da has announced the completion of a $3.5M funding round. A number of leading blockchain… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ta-da Raises $3.5M to Build Out Its AI Data Marketplace...

China Arrests 4 Who Weaponized ChatGPT for Ransomware Attacks

By Deeba Ahmed The police arrested two suspects in Beijing and two in Inner Mongolia. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: China Arrests 4 Who Weaponized ChatGPT for Ransomware Attacks...

Hackers Stole $59 Million of Crypto Via Malicious Google and X Ads

By Deeba Ahmed Corrected sentence: "Anti-scam solutions provider Scam Sniffer and cybersecurity firm Check Point Research CPR have warned of increasing attacks aimed at your crypto funds through malicious ads." This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers Stole $59 Million of...

Ukraine’s Cyberattack Cripples Russia’s Tax System

By Waqas Ukrainian Military's Main Directorate of Intelligence GUR Launches Devastating Cyberattack on Russia's Federal Tax Service FTS and IT Infrastructure This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ukraines Cyberattack Cripples Russias Tax System...

Konni RAT Exploiting Word Docs to Steal Data from Windows

By Deeba Ahmed Konni RAT is back! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Konni RAT Exploiting Word Docs to Steal Data from Windows...

Hacker Leaks 800,000 Scraped Chess.com User Records

By Waqas Chess.com has not experienced a cyber attack or security breach. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker Leaks 800,000 Scraped Chess.com User Records...