Steps Involved In Penetration Testing And Their Methodology In Cybersecurity

By Owais Sultan Lets explore the steps involved in penetration testing and the methodology employed by cybersecurity professionals to conduct effective… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Steps Involved In Penetration Testing And Their Methodology In Cybersecurity...

Fake THREADS App Climbs to Number 1 Spot on Apple Store in Europe

By Habiba Rashid Due to privacy concerns, Meta has not yet released the Threads app in EU countries, creating a loophole for criminals to upload fake versions of the app. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake THREADS App Climbs to Number 1 Spot on Apple Store in Europe...

New Attack Drops LokiBot Malware Via Malicious Macros in Word Docs

By Waqas LokiBot, a notorious Trojan active since 2015, specializes in stealing sensitive information from Windows machines, posing a significant threat to user data. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Attack Drops LokiBot Malware Via Malicious Macros in Word Docs...

Oxeye warns of SSRF Vulnerability in Owncast, SQL Injection Flaws in EaseProbe

By Waqas Owncase is a self-hosted live video streaming software, while EaseProbe is a lightweight and standalone health status checking tool. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Oxeye warns of SSRF Vulnerability in Owncast, SQL Injection Flaws in EaseProbe...

Archive of Our Own Website Suffering Massive DDoS Attacks

By Waqas Since early Monday morning, the AO3 website has been experiencing intermittent periods of going offline and coming back online. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Archive of Our Own Website Suffering Massive DDoS Attacks...

Potential 500GB Nickelodeon Data Leak: Unreleased Shows and Scripts at Risk

By Waqas Investigations are still ongoing, and concrete evidence regarding the extent and nature of the Nickelodeon data leak is yet to be confirmed. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Potential 500GB Nickelodeon Data Leak: Unreleased Shows and Scripts at Risk...

Authors Sue OpenAI: ChatGPT’s Training Methods Challenged in Lawsuit

By Habiba Rashid Another day, another lawsuit against the developers of the groundbreaking AI chatbot ChatGPT. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Authors Sue OpenAI: ChatGPTs Training Methods Challenged in Lawsuit...

Fake Super Mario 3 Installers Drop Crypto Miner, Data Stealer

By Deeba Ahmed Cyble Research and Intelligence Lab's cybersecurity researchers have disclosed how threat actors exploit gamers by delivering malware-loaded installers of popular games. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake Super Mario 3 Installers Drop Crypto Miner, Data...

New Diicot Threat Group Targets SSH Servers with Brute-Force Malware

By Waqas Diicot, previously known as Mexals, is a relatively new threat group that possesses extensive technical knowledge and has a broad range of objectives. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Diicot Threat Group Targets SSH Servers with Brute-Force Malware...

Setting Strong and Unique Passwords: The First Line of Defense for PS5 Security

By Owais Sultan A strong password for your PS5 enhances security, thwarting unauthorized access and protecting your personal information and gaming… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Setting Strong and Unique Passwords: The First Line of Defense for PS5 Security...

UK’s Ofcom confirms cyber attack as PoC exploit for MOVEit is released

By Waqas Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, is the latest victim of the infamous Cl0p extortion gang, who have been exploiting MOVEit vulnerabilities to target high-profile firms. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: UKs Ofcom confirms cyber attack as PoC exploit for MOVE...

Pink Drainer Posed as Journalists, Stole $3M from Discord and Twitter Users

By Habiba Rashid Pink Drainer hacking group has been employing sophisticated social engineering techniques, often masquerading as journalists from reputable media outlets like Decrypto and Cointelegraph. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Pink Drainer Posed as Journalists,...

Tracing the Path: Unraveling the Full History of Toncoin

By Owais Sultan Join us on this captivating journey as we uncover the remarkable story behind Toncoin, a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet,… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Tracing the Path: Unraveling the Full History of Toncoin...

Minecraft Community on High Alert as Malware Infects Popular Mods

By Waqas Dubbed Fracturizer, researchers delving into the malware's GitHub repository have classified this malware as "extraordinarily perilous. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Minecraft Community on High Alert as Malware Infects Popular Mods...

Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) is Revolutionising the E-Commerce Landscape

By Owais Sultan The e-commerce landscape is constantly evolving. With more ways to access the world of online shopping than ever… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Buy-Now-Pay-Later BNPL is Revolutionising the E-Commerce Landscape...

Operation Magalenha: Brazilian Hackers Hit Portuguese Banks in Malware Attack

By Waqas SentinelLabs has uncovered a malware campaign in which Brazilian hackers are targeting Portuguese banks for monetary gains. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Operation Magalenha: Brazilian Hackers Hit Portuguese Banks in Malware Attack...

Teen Charged in DraftKings Data Breach

By Waqas If convicted, the alleged culprit Joseph Garrison could face a maximum sentence of 57 years. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Teen Charged in DraftKings Data Breach...

FBI, GCHQ Unite To Foil Russian Malware Hacking Tool

By Owais Sultan A joint advisory from the National Cyber Security Centre has detailed how the UK and its allies have cracked Snake, a Russian malware used by the FSB. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: FBI, GCHQ Unite To Foil Russian Malware Hacking Tool...

Debt Collection Firm Credit Control Corporation Hit by Major Data Breach

By Habiba Rashid Credit Control Corporation CCC is a Newport News, Virginia based debt collection firm. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Debt Collection Firm Credit Control Corporation Hit by Major Data Breach...

British hacker pleads guilty to hacking schemes, faces 77 years in prison

By Habiba Rashid Joseph James O'Connor was part of a hacking group that hacked over 130 Twitter accounts in July 2020. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: British hacker pleads guilty to hacking schemes, faces 77 years in prison...

LockBit Ransomware Expands Attack Spectrum to Mac Devices

By Deeba Ahmed The new ransomware was spotted by MalwareHunterTeam, which is capable of encrypting macOS devices. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: LockBit Ransomware Expands Attack Spectrum to Mac Devices...

Malicious ChatGPT & Google Bard Installers Distribute RedLine Stealer

By Waqas Watch out for compromised Facebook business pages offering fake and malware-infected installers for ChatGPT and Google Bard AI chatbot. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Malicious ChatGPT & Google Bard Installers Distribute RedLine Stealer...

Android App Trojans Sold on Dark Web for $25-$20,000

By Deeba Ahmed A Kaspersky study reveals security threats to the Google Play app store and how they have been exposing Android users to malware threats. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android App Trojans Sold on Dark Web for $25-$20,000...

New Dark Web Market Styx: Focuses on Money Laundering, Identity Theft

By Deeba Ahmed Styx has quickly gained traction as a hub for various illicit activities, following the recent seizure of the Genesis dark web market. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Dark Web Market Styx: Focuses on Money Laundering, Identity Theft...

Rilide Malware – New Crypto Stealer Hits Chromium-Based Browsers

By Deeba Ahmed The Chromium-based browsers include Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, Vivaldi, and several others. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Rilide Malware - New Crypto Stealer Hits Chromium-Based Browsers...

CISA Warns of Vulnerabilities in Propump and Controls’ Osprey Pump Controller

By Habiba Rashid CISA's advisory came after the Macedonian cybersecurity firm Zero Science Lab discovered and reported the vulnerabilities to authorities. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: CISA Warns of Vulnerabilities in Propump and Controls’ Osprey Pump Controller...

Hacker Returns $200 Million Stolen from Euler Finance

By Deeba Ahmed Euler Finance was hacked on March 13, 2023, and around $197 million worth of cryptocurrency was stolen, including $135.8 million stETH, $33.8 million USDC, $18.5 million WBTC, and $8.7 million DAI. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker Returns $200 Million...

Journalist Targeted in USB Drive Bombing Attack

By Deeba Ahmed According to the attorney general of Ecuador, a terrorism investigation has been launched after the incident took place in the country. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Journalist Targeted in USB Drive Bombing Attack...

ShellBot DDoS Malware Targets Linux SSH Servers

By Deeba Ahmed As per a report from AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center ASEC, poorly managed Linux SSH servers are becoming… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ShellBot DDoS Malware Targets Linux SSH Servers...

APT Actors Exploited Telerik Vulnerability in Govt IIS Server – CISA

By Deeba Ahmed According to a joint advisory from the US CISA Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI Federal Bureau… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: APT Actors Exploited Telerik Vulnerability in Govt IIS Server - CISA...

NetWire Malware Site and Server Seized, Admin Arrested

By Habiba Rashid The alleged administrator of the website selling NetWire malware has been arrested in Croatia. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: NetWire Malware Site and Server Seized, Admin Arrested...

Chinese Sharp Panda Group Unleashes SoulSearcher Malware

By Waqas Currently, in its cyber espionage campaign, Sharp Panda hackers are targeting government entities in Asia. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Chinese Sharp Panda Group Unleashes SoulSearcher Malware...

Android voice chat app with 5m installs leaked user chats

By Habiba Rashid The voice chat app under discussion is OyeTalk, which is available for Android and iOS devices and is operated from Pakistan. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android voice chat app with 5m installs leaked user chats...

FBI Hack – Agency Investigating Internal Network Breach

By Habiba Rashid The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI is investigating an internal network breach caused by an isolated incident, which the agency claims is now contained. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: FBI Hack - Agency Investigating Internal Network Breach...

New MortalKombat Ransomware Attack Aiming for Crypto Wallets

By Habiba Rashid Hackers are deploying the MortalKombat ransomware and Laplas Clipper malware in a financially motivated campaign against victims worldwide. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New MortalKombat Ransomware Attack Aiming for Crypto Wallets...

Cloudflare thwarts largest reported HTTP DDoS attack

By Waqas A new record has been set for the largest reported HTTP DDoS attack, exceeding the previous record of 46 million requests per second rps in June 2022. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cloudflare thwarts largest reported HTTP DDoS attack...

EV Charging Stations at Risk of DoS Attacks

By Deeba Ahmed Although a fix is available to patch vulnerabilities, the EV industry is slow in applying the updates. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: EV Charging Stations at Risk of DoS Attacks...

GitHub Reports Code-Signing Certificate Theft in Security Breach

By Deeba Ahmed GitHub states that hackers gained access to its code repositories and stole code-signing certificates for two of its desktop apps: Desktop and Atom. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: GitHub Reports Code-Signing Certificate Theft in Security Breach...

Doctor Paid $60k in Bitcoin to Hire Dark Web Hitmen

By Habiba Rashid Ronald Craig Ilg, 56 of Spokane, Washington wanted dark web hitmen to assault his wife and a former colleague. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Doctor Paid $60k in Bitcoin to Hire Dark Web Hitmen...

Sophisticated SMS Phishing scam Dupes Zendesk Staff

By Habiba Rashid Although the company did not put out an official notice or announcement on its website, impacted customers were emailed with details regarding the security incident. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Sophisticated SMS Phishing scam Dupes Zendesk Staff...

Preventing Insider Attacks on Your HR System

By Owais Sultan An insider threat has emerged as one of the most significant threats to all types of businesses and organizations. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Preventing Insider Attacks on Your HR System...

Google Home Vulnerability: Eavesdropping on Conversations

By Deeba Ahmed The issue was caused by the software architecture used in Google Home devices. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google Home Vulnerability: Eavesdropping on Conversations...

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...

FBI’s Security Platform InfraGard Hacked; 87k Members’ Data Sold Online

By Waqas As seen by Hackread.com, the hacker is selling the stolen InfraGard database which contains the personal data of its members for $50,000. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: FBIs Security Platform InfraGard Hacked; 87k Members Data Sold Online...

How AI-Powered Tools Can Spark Creativity and Help You Create Designs

By Owais Sultan Artificial intelligence AI tools are dramatically transforming the way we work. As AI applications get more sophisticated, the… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How AI-Powered Tools Can Spark Creativity and Help You Create Designs...

Smartphone Discounts Set To Rocket As Market Slumps

By Owais Sultan In the US, there was a drop in sales of 19% as people stayed on their phones for longer. Globally, smartphone sales are down from 488 million units to 429 million units. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Smartphone Discounts Set To Rocket As Market Slumps...

95.6% of New Malware in 2022 Targeted Windows

By Habiba Rashid According to researchers, 59.58 million samples of new Windows malware were found in the first three quarters of 2022 and these make up 95.6% of all new malware discovered during that time period. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 95.6% of New Malware in 20...

IT Army of Ukraine Hit Russian Banking Giant with Crippling DDoS Attack

By Habiba Rashid The bank confirmed that it had "experienced an unprecedented cyber attack from abroad." This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: IT Army of Ukraine Hit Russian Banking Giant with Crippling DDoS Attack...

NETGEAR Router Vulnerability Allowed Access to Restricted Services

By Deeba Ahmed According to Tenable research, NETGEAR had to release last-minute patches for their devices that were a part of the Pwn2Own event. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: NETGEAR Router Vulnerability Allowed Access to Restricted Services...

A Syntax Error Led to Crashing of KmsdBot Cryptomining Botnet

By Deeba Ahmed The KmsdBot was known for targeting both Linux and Windows devices. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: A Syntax Error Led to Crashing of KmsdBot Cryptomining Botnet...