Hackers Deface Russian Websites on Ukraine Invasion Anniversary

By Deeba Ahmed A group of hackers going by the online handle of "CH01" has taken responsibility for defacing at least 32 Russian websites to mark a protest over the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers Deface...

Hackers Advertising New Info-Stealing Malware on Dark Web

By Deeba Ahmed Dubbed "Stealc" by researchers, the malware is also being promoted on several Russian language hacker and cybercrime forums on the clear net, in addition to the dark web. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers Advertising New Info-Stealing Malware on Dark ...

Coinbase Employees Targeted by SMS Phishing Attack

By Waqas The SMS phishing attack smishing was followed by a phone call from a scammer to one of the employees who fell for the scam. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Coinbase Employees Targeted by SMS Phishing Attack...

ARMO integrates ChatGPT to secure Kubernetes

By Deeba Ahmed Kubernetes' creator ARMO announced the integration in a blog post on February 7th, 2023. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ARMO integrates ChatGPT to secure Kubernetes...

Advertising Strategies For PaaS Services

By Owais Sultan PaaS Platform as a Service services are quickly becoming the go-to choice for businesses that need to build and deliver applications quickly and efficiently. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Advertising Strategies For PaaS Services...

Instagram Rolls Out dedicated Page To Help Users Regain Hacked Accounts

By Habiba Rashid Instagram has launched new account support for users who may have lost access to their accounts. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Instagram Rolls Out dedicated Page To Help Users Regain Hacked Accounts...

Fake COVID-19 Tracking App Spreads Punisher Ransomware

By Deeba Ahmed Currently, the new campaign involving Punisher ransomware is targeting users in Chile. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake COVID-19 Tracking App Spreads Punisher Ransomware...

34 Russian Hacking Groups Stole 50 Million User Passwords

By Deeba Ahmed Russian hacking groups primarily using Telegram are on a password stealing spree and so far have targeted users on Amazon, Steam, and Roblox. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 34 Russian Hacking Groups Stole 50 Million User Passwords...

42,000 phishing domains discovered masquerading as popular brands

By Deeba Ahmed According to researchers, this scam is highly sophisticated and large-scale, targeting brands like McDonald’s, Unilever, Emirates, Knorr, Coca-Cola, etc. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 42,000 phishing domains discovered masquerading as popular brands...

Why IoT Security in Healthcare is Crucial

By Waqas Fact: Medical devices are often designed with convenience and functionality in mind, rather than security. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Why IoT Security in Healthcare is Crucial...

5 Online Fraud Fighting Tips for Novices

By Owais Sultan Although online fraud includes identity theft, phishing scams, and viruses, there are steps that can be taken to protect against them. Let's dig into the whats and hows of it. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 5 Online Fraud Fighting Tips for Novices...

Akeyless Empowers Enterprise Code Security with Comprehensive Secrets Management

By Waqas Meet Akeyless, a secure identity and access management platform that helps organizations manage user identities, passwords, and access control. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Akeyless Empowers Enterprise Code Security with Comprehensive Secrets Management...

Sensitive NATO Data Stolen in Cyberattack on Portugal’s Armed Forces

By Deeba Ahmed According to local media, this is an "extremely serious" leak because EMGFA, Portugal's armed forces' central unit, stores secret NATO information. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Sensitive NATO Data Stolen in Cyberattack on Portugals Armed Forces...

Snake Keylogger Returns with New Malspam Campaign Targeting IT Firms

By Waqas The IP addresses used in the attack originated from Vietnam, while the campaign’s primary targets were located in the USA. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Snake Keylogger Returns with New Malspam Campaign Targeting IT Firms...

New Attack Technique Makes It Easy to Identify Web Users

By Deeba Ahmed This attack can work on any major browser, including the anonymity-centric Tor. The New Jersey Institute of Technology… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Attack Technique Makes It Easy to Identify Web Users...

Microsoft Warns of Evolving Toll Fraud Android Malware Draining Wallets

By Deeba Ahmed Those still using older versions of the Android operating system are at risk. Microsofts 365 Defender team has detected a… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft Warns of Evolving Toll Fraud Android Malware Draining Wallets...

Google cracks down on sites with ties to hack-for-hire groups in UAE, Russia, India

By Deeba Ahmed Currently, over 30 sites have been marked as malicious by Googles Safe Browsing feature. Google TAG Threat Analysis… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google cracks down on sites with ties to hack-for-hire groups in UAE, Russia, India...

Iran’s Largest Steel Producer Hit By Crippling Cyberattack

By Deeba Ahmed The targeted company, Khouzestan Steel Company KSC, has acknowledged the cyberattack but claimed the attack was successfully thwarted.… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Iran’s Largest Steel Producer Hit By Crippling Cyberattack...

New MaliBot Android Malware Found Stealing Personal, Banking Data

By Deeba Ahmed MaliBot Android Malware is also capable of bypassing 2FA Two-factor authentication. F5 Labs researchers have discovered a new… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New MaliBot Android Malware Found Stealing Personal, Banking Data...

Beware of Fake Windows 11 Downloads Distributing Vidar Malware

By Waqas Phishing domains are spreading Windows 11 installers loaded with Vidar infostealer. According to the cybersecurity firm Zscaler ThreatLabz,… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Beware of Fake Windows 11 Downloads Distributing Vidar Malware...

Top Data-Driven Methods for Improving Your Investment Decisions

By Owais Sultan From location quotient geography formula to AI Artificial Intelligence investing, leveraging technology to generate higher returns is one… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Top Data-Driven Methods for Improving Your Investment Decisions...

Cardiologist Charged for Developing Jigsaw v.2 and Thanos Ransomware

By Deeba Ahmed The multi-tasking physician ran a Ransomware-as-a-Service and rented dangerous ransomware to cybercriminals. The US Department of Justice has unsealed a… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cardiologist Charged for Developing Jigsaw v.2 and Thanos Ransomware...

Personal details of 21M SuperVPN, GeckoVPN users leaked on Telegram

By Waqas In total, the database contains 10GB worth of data from companies like SuperVPN, GeckoVPN, and ChatVPN which is… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Personal details of 21M SuperVPN, GeckoVPN users leaked on Telegram...

Simple Yet Vital Crypto Security Tips for Beginners and Pros

By Owais Sultan Cryptocurrency is taking over the world – but you need to be safe when using it. Right now,… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Simple Yet Vital Crypto Security Tips for Beginners and Pros...

Anonymous Hits Russian Ministry of Culture- Leaks 446GB of Data

By Waqas The trove of leaked data is now available on the official website of DDoSecrets, while Anonymous vows to… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Anonymous Hits Russian Ministry of Culture- Leaks 446GB of Data...

Ukraine Leaks Personal Details of 620 Alleged FSB Agents

By Deeba Ahmed The Ukrainian Defense Ministrys Directorate of Intelligence claims the personal data includes names, phone numbers, addresses, vehicle license… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ukraine Leaks Personal Details of 620 Alleged FSB Agents...

UK-Based Teen Suspected of Operating LAPSUS$ Data Extortion Group

By Deeba Ahmed Experts claim the notorious data extortion group LAPSUS$ could be the brainchild of a teenager in the United… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: UK-Based Teen Suspected of Operating LAPSUS$ Data Extortion Group...

Microsoft and Okta Confirm Data Breach Claims by LAPSUS$

By Deeba Ahmed Both companies have confirmed the breach after Lapsus$ hackers leaked screenshots of Oktas internal system and source code… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft and Okta Confirm Data Breach Claims by LAPSUS$...

Ukrainian Secret Service Arrested Hacker Helping Russian Troops

By Waqas Ukraines SBU security service has confirmed arresting a hacker for allegedly aiding the Russian military and sending its… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ukrainian Secret Service Arrested Hacker Helping Russian Troops...

Cyber Security Incident Pushes Ubisoft to Issue Internal Password Reset

By Deeba Ahmed It is unclear what type of "Cyber Security Incident" Ubisoft suffered but on Telegram LAPSUS$ hacking group responded… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cyber Security Incident Pushes Ubisoft to Issue Internal Password Reset...

Anonymous hacked Russian TV and streaming services with Ukraine war footage

By Waqas According to Anonymous, three Russian-state TV channels, Russia 24, Moscow 24, and Channel One and two Netflix-like Russian… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Anonymous hacked Russian TV and streaming services with Ukraine war footage...

Flawed Encryption Feature Affected 100M Samsung Galaxy Phones

By Deeba Ahmed A team comprising Tel Aviv University’s academics disclosed details of a severe design flaw found in Samsung devices… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Flawed Encryption Feature Affected 100M Samsung Galaxy Phones...

ModifiedElephant APT hackers plant incriminating evidence on victims devices

By Waqas ModifiedElephant APT group has been carrying out its malicious activities since 2012 and successfully evading detection for over… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ModifiedElephant APT hackers plant incriminating evidence on victims devices...

How Your Smartphone Can Be Used to Steal Your Data

By Owais Sultan Our smartphones are home to some of the most sensitive data possible such as our passwords, photos, banking… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How Your Smartphone Can Be Used to Steal Your Data...

4 things that you didn’t know your smartphone could do

By Owais Sultan Did you know there are 2.63 billion more cellphone connections than people worldwide? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 4 things that you didn’t know your smartphone could do...

Software flaws in walk-through metal detectors made them hackable

By Waqas Walk-through metal detectors manufactured by well-known U.S.-based firm Garett are vulnerable to remote attacks. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Software flaws in walk-through metal detectors made them hackable...

Canadian Citizen Charged for Ransomware Attacks in Alaska

By Deeba Ahmed The accused became a suspect when the FBI contacted Canadian intelligence after observing a surge in ransomware attacks in Alaska in 2018. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Canadian Citizen Charged for Ransomware Attacks in Alaska...

Revealed: The 200 Most used and Worst Passwords of 2021

By Waqas ''123456'' remains the most used and one of the worst passwords of 2021 - Here are the top 10 worst passwords used across the globe. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Revealed: The 200 Most used and Worst Passwords of 2021...

ProxyShell vulnerabilities exploited in domain-wide ransomware attacks

By Deeba Ahmed The ProxyShell vulnerabilities have prompted threat actors to launch domain-wide ransomware attacks against their targets. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ProxyShell vulnerabilities exploited in domain-wide ransomware attacks...

Hacker accessed FBI server to send fake email threats

By Waqas The FBI has categorically denied sending spam emails from its server, which according to reports, hit 100,000 inboxes. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker accessed FBI server to send fake email threats...

14 security vulnerabilities reported in BusyBox Linux utility

By Deeba Ahmed For your information, BusyBox is generally used by embedded devices like IoT products or ICS industrial control systems. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 14 security vulnerabilities reported in BusyBox Linux utility...

Conti ransomware gang apologized to Arab Royals over data leak

By Waqas The data leak took place last month when the infamous Conti ransomware gang hacked Graff, a UK-based jewelry store Graff popular among the elite. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Conti ransomware gang apologized to Arab Royals over data leak...

Facebook sues Ukrainian man for scraping and selling 178m users’ data

By Deeba Ahmed Facebook tracked down the programmer after he mistakenly used the same username and contact information on email and job portals. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Facebook sues Ukrainian man for scraping and selling 178m users data...

UpdateAgent malware variant impersonates legitimate macOS software

By Waqas According to Microsoft Security Intelligence, the new variant of UpdateAgent malware is also capable of dropping adware against macOS. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: UpdateAgent malware variant impersonates legitimate macOS software...

iPhone 13 Pro, Windows, Chrome, Linux and others pwned at Tianfu Cup

By Waqas Tianfu Cup is the Chinese version of the Pwn2own in Kunlun Lab managed to secure first place by hacking iPhone 13. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: iPhone 13 Pro, Windows, Chrome, Linux and others pwned at Tianfu Cup...

Brazilian marketplace integrator Hariexpress exposed 1.75 billion records

By Waqas At the time of publishing this article, the data was still exposed and growing as there has been no response from Hariexpress. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Brazilian marketplace integrator Hariexpress exposed 1.75 billion records...

What is a data breach & how to prevent one?

By Owais Sultan What is a data breach? A data breach is a security lapse where a non-authorized person can assess sensitive information without authorization. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: What is a data breach & how to prevent one?...

TangleBot Android malware hijacks phone to steal login credentials

By Waqas Another day, another Android malware - This time it is called TangleBot malware whose entire modus operandi involves stealing your password. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: TangleBot Android malware hijacks phone to steal login credentials...

Cybersecurity risk assessment: Does Your Company Need It?

By Waqas Understanding, monitoring, controlling, and reducing cyber risk throughout your company is the goal of a cybersecurity risk assessment. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cybersecurity risk assessment: Does Your Company Need It?...

New BloodyStealer malware steals data from gamers on EA, Epic, Steam

By Waqas The BloodyStealer malware is sold on Russian hacking forums while its capabilities include stealing gaming logs, login credentials, and much more. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New BloodyStealer malware steals data from gamers on EA, Epic, Steam...