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Lithuania wants users to dump Chinese phones citing data collection
By Deeba Ahmed Lithuania Defense Ministry has released a warning, urging consumers to get rid of their Chinese phones and not to buy new ones amid data security. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Lithuania wants users to dump Chinese phones citing data collection...
Russian electronic voting system hit by 19 DDoS attacks in one day
By Waqas According to local Russian media, these DDoS attacks originated from several different countries including India, China, Brazil, Russia, and the US. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russian electronic voting system hit by 19 DDoS attacks in one day...
New worming botnet Gitpaste-12 infecting IoT devices, Linux servers
By Waqas Gitpaste-12 uses GitHub and Pastebin for framing the component code and has 12 different attack modules. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New worming botnet Gitpaste-12 infecting IoT devices, Linux servers...
CISA warns of disruptive ransomware attacks on US hospitals
By Deeba Ahmed Healthcare providers across the US are warned about new ransomware attacks that could impact their ability to treat COVID-19 patients. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: CISA warns of disruptive ransomware attacks on US hospitals...
Cyber Security companies dismantle Trickbot ransomware botnet
By Waqas Trickbot was discovered in 2016 as a banking trojan but with time it was updated to ransomware botnet. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cyber Security companies dismantle Trickbot ransomware botnet...
Arrested: 4 most active hackers involved in SIM Swap, malware attacks
By Deeba Ahmed These hackers were involved in malware attacks, sim swapping scams, and e-commerce fraud. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Arrested: 4 most active hackers involved in SIM Swap, malware attacks...
Private and order details of nearly 100k Razer customers leaked online
By Waqas A misconfigured Elasticsearch server is responsible for exposing the personal details of a large number of Razer customers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Private and order details of nearly 100k Razer customers leaked online...
Attackers use legitimate tool to compromise Cloud based assets
By Sudais Asif While the Cloud offers an excellent chance for firms to host their web services online, it comes with its fair share of disadvantages as well. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Attackers use legitimate tool to compromise Cloud based assets...
Chinese professor on sensitive projects in US jailed for espionage
By Deeba Ahmed Hao Zhang also faced charges related to stealing trade secrets. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Chinese professor on sensitive projects in US jailed for espionage...
Apple mistakenly approved malware camouflaged as Adobe Flash Player
By Deeba Ahmed Apple approved nasty Shlayer malware that mimicked Adobe Flash Player update on macOS. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Apple mistakenly approved malware camouflaged as Adobe Flash Player...
Shoe give away scam hits Android users with malware on Play Store
By Sudais Asif The malware campaign on Play Store promised users a free pair of shoes within 14 days of ordering them from within the app. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Shoe give away scam hits Android users with malware on Play Store...
Dark Web’s Empire market down for days after massive DDoS attack
By Waqas A look at the official URL and mirrors of the Empire market indicates that the marketplace is down. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Dark Webs Empire market down for days after massive DDoS attack...
New Agent Tesla variant steals passwords from web browsers & VPNs
By Waqas The new variant of Agent Tesla is equipped with many sophisticated features. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Agent Tesla variant steals passwords from web browsers & VPNs...
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...
Lazarus hackers use Magecart attack to steal card data from EU, US sites
By Deeba Ahmed Lazarus hackers are believed to be backed by the North Korean government. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Lazarus hackers use Magecart attack to steal card data from EU, US sites...
Lucifer malware infects Windows & launch DDoS attack using NSA exploits
By Waqas Lucifer malware is capable of launching DDoS attacks and... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Lucifer malware infects Windows & launch DDoS attack using NSA exploits...
Mozilla VPN – Firefox private network VPN is finally arriving
By Waqas Much-Awaited Mozilla VPN is on its way. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Mozilla VPN - Firefox private network VPN is finally arriving...
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...
Busted: Man streamed “worst child abuse content ever seen”
By Deeba Ahmed Shockingly, the world’s sickest child abuser, a British man, will not spend a lot of time in prison. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Busted: Man streamed "worst child abuse content ever seen"...
Fake Coronavirus vaccine, patients’ blood & saliva sold on dark web
By Sudais Asif Dark web cybercriminals and online scums are selling fake Coronavirus vaccines, patients' blood and saliva to 'cure' the disease. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake Coronavirus vaccine, patients' blood & saliva sold on dark web...
Chinese hackers reportedly stole secret US Navy data
By Waqas Hackers of Chinese origin have stolen data from US Navy contractors whose content includes highly confidential information on advanced military technologies. In June this year, it was reported that Chinese hackers stole 614 gigabytes of US Navy’s anti-ship missile data. Now, authorities ...
Best Anonymization Tools and Techniques for 2019
By David Balaban Anonymizers are tools that ensure the anonymity of web surfing. They are also used to circumvent the web filters and local legislative restrictions\blocking of websites. Some types of anonymizers VPN may also encrypt your traffic. This article discusses how anonymizers are used a...
Google’s failure to disclose user data leak prompts closure of Google Plus
By Waqas Google has admitted that a bug was present in the API for the consumer version of Google Plus Google+ that let third-party developers’ access data of not just its users but also of their contacts and friends. Reportedly, data of up to 500,000 users could have been exposed to external...
Medical records & patient-doctor recordings of thousands of people exposed
By Carolina Another day, another trove of medical records leaked online, thanks to a misconfigured AWS S3 bucket. Medical records are considered to be sensitive documents and when a malicious third party has access to them it is a bad news as these records can be used for fraud, blackmailing and...
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...
Parasite HTTP RAT loaded with advanced detection evasion capability
By Waqas Proofpoint researchers have discovered a new remote access Trojan RAT as well as an updated version of an already identified banking Trojan and claim that both the RATs are involved in recently detected phishing campaigns targeting the retail, healthcare and IT industries. Emails...
PGP and S/MIME protected emails prone to exposure
By Waqas PGP and S/MIME protocols are used to ensure that emails This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: PGP and S/MIME protected emails prone to exposure...
School Principal Gets 9 Years in Prison for Trading Nude Pictures of Students
By Carolina An ex-Kentucky high school principal Stephen Kyle Goodlett has been This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: School Principal Gets 9 Years in Prison for Trading Nude Pictures of Students...
Millions of Android Phones Hacked to Mine Monero Coins
By Waqas Newly Identified Drive-by Monero Cryptomining Campaign Targeted Millions of Android This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Millions of Android Phones Hacked to Mine Monero Coins...
Private Details of 240,000 DHS Employees Accessed after Data Breach
By Uzair Amir A data breach targeted towards the Department of Homeland Security This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Private Details of 240,000 DHS Employees Accessed after Data Breach...
Uber Paid Hackers $100k to Hide Massive Theft of 75M Accounts
By Waqas It’s surprising to some and shocking to many. Despite a This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Uber Paid Hackers $100k to Hide Massive Theft of 75M Accounts...
McAfee’s ClickProtect Apparently Infected Devices with Banking Malware
By Waqas According to a French researcher, the renowned antivirus vendor McAfee This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: McAfee’s ClickProtect Apparently Infected Devices with Banking Malware...
Watch: Researcher hacking, unlocking a smart gun with $15 magnets
By Waqas A $1500 smart gun developed with the main objective of This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Watch: Researcher hacking, unlocking a smart gun with $15 magnets...
Massive Goldeneye Ransomware Attack Hits Users Worldwide
By Waqas Computer systems around the world have been hit with a new ransomware malware called Goldeneye, a variant of Petya ransomware. Its targets are governments and businesses; infecting computers and files to lock out users and demanding $300 in Bitcoin to regain access. Upon infecting a syst...
Fake Pornography App Infecting Devices with Android Ransomware
By Jahanzaib Hassan Lukas Stefanko, a researcher at ESET security, recently discovered a ransomware that goes by the name of Koler to be affecting Android users based in the US through adult-themed websites and a fake PornHub app. Not a new threat The ransomware is not new, and according...
Why Bitcoin Businesses Are Moving to Dedicated VPS Infrastructure
A Bitcoin business rarely runs a simple website. Payment processors, exchanges, wallet services, blockchain analytics products and Lightning…...
Siggen Backdoor Hits Windows Developers Via Infected Visual Studio Projects
Dr.Web details Siggen Windows backdoor that uses Steam for C2, steals credentials and crypto data and infects Visual Studio projects to spread among developers...
The Lean Expansion Playbook AI Startups Are Using to Build Global Teams
Learn how AI startups use global hiring, EOR partners, and remote systems to access talent, stay compliant, and extend runway efficiently for sustainable growth...
Ransomware-Proof Backup: 7 Strategies for Enterprise IT Teams
Ransomware-proof backup planning helps IT teams protect clean data copies, isolate storage, test recovery, and keep operations running after cyber attacks fast...
Amos Stealer Targets macOS Keychain Files and Browser Passwords
Amos Stealer targets macOS users through fake downloads, stealing Keychain files, browser passwords, cookies, and developer configs for data theft...
Extradited Ukrainian Man Admits Role in Conti Ransomware Attacks
Ukrainian national Oleksii Lytvynenko has pleaded guilty in the US to wire fraud conspiracy linked to Conti ransomware, which hit more than 1,000 victims and generated at least $150 million in ransom payments...
Decade-Long SniperDz Phishing Network Disrupted in Operation Ramz
Group-IB, INTERPOL and Algerian Police dismantle decade-old SniperDZ phishing network used to steal credentials, with its alleged developer arrested...
E-Signature Security Checklist Before Selecting an E-Signature Tool
Electronic signature security starts before the first document is sent. A company needs to know how files are…...
Handala Claims Israeli Radar Hack, But Evidence Shows Phone Admin Panel
An Iranian-linked hacker group called Handala claimed to have hit Israeli military targets with massive cyberattacks on Sunday,…...
Why eSIMs Are Replacing Traditional SIM Cards
From SIM swap protection to remote provisioning, eSIMs are quickly replacing physical SIM cards. Here’s why the shift matters for security and convenience...
Fake Anthropic Sites Deliver Fileless Infostealer to Claude Code Users
Fake Anthropic websites are being used to target Claude Code users with a fileless infostealer campaign that steals browser credentials and evades detection...
Iran’s Nimbus Manticore Used Trojanized Zoom Installers Against US Firms
Iran’s Nimbus Manticore hackers used trojanized Zoom installers to deploy malware against US firms during a wider IRGC linked cyber campaign...
Europol Seizes First VPN Used by Ransomware Gangs, Arrests Administrator
Europol has seized First VPN, a service used by ransomware gangs, arrested its administrator and gained access to data linked to thousands of users...