Lesson from Casio’s Data Breach: Why Database Security Still a Major Challenge for Businesses?

By Waqas Casio's data breach exposed a well-known secret: no one is immune to cyberattacks - It also exposes the highly vulnerable state of databases. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Lesson from Casios Data Breach: Why Database Security Still a Major Challenge for...

PCI DSS Compliance for E-commerce: Ensuring the Security of Cardholder Data

By Owais Sultan PCI DSS compliance in e-commerce safeguards cardholder data, fortifying trust in online transactions with robust security measures. Protecting… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: PCI DSS Compliance for E-commerce: Ensuring the Security of Cardholder Data...

Ragnar Locker Ransomware Gang Dismantled, Key Suspect Arrested, Site Seized

By Waqas Global law enforcement involving 11 countries has shuts down Ragnar Locker ransomware gang. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ragnar Locker Ransomware Gang Dismantled, Key Suspect Arrested, Site Seized...

Chinese Scammers Use Fake Loan Apps for Money Laundering

By Deeba Ahmed A large number of victims of these scams are unsuspecting users in India. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Chinese Scammers Use Fake Loan Apps for Money Laundering...

Signal Zero-Day Vulnerability Rumors Refuted by Company

By Deeba Ahmed Zero-Day Scare: Signal Messaging App Emerges Unscathed After Thorough Probe. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Signal Zero-Day Vulnerability Rumors Refuted by Company...

Hackers on WordPress Websites Hacking Spree with Balada Malware

By Deeba Ahmed If you use WordPress, update to the latest version. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers on WordPress Websites Hacking Spree with Balada Malware...

US Police Recover $3M Stolen by Pakistani Crypto Scammers

By Waqas The crypto scammers convinced a victim in the United States to transfer their Bitcoin to a Kraken cryptocurrency account that the victim did not control. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: US Police Recover $3M Stolen by Pakistani Crypto Scammers...

Sony Data Breach via MOVEit Vulnerability Affects Thousands in US

By Waqas The data breach occurred from May 28th to May 30th, 2023, and the stolen data included "names and other personal identifiers combined with Social Security Numbers SSNs." This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Sony Data Breach via MOVEit Vulnerability Affects Thousands i...

UK Royal Family Website Hit by DDoS Attack from KillNet

By Waqas The DDoS attack took place around 10 a.m. local time. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: UK Royal Family Website Hit by DDoS Attack from KillNet...

Critical Chrome Update Counters Spyware Vendor’s Exploits

By Waqas Ensure Your Chrome Browser Is Up to Date and Secure: Enable Automatic Updates to Safeguard Against Cybersecurity Threats This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Critical Chrome Update Counters Spyware Vendors Exploits...

Google Indexed Trove of Bard AI User Chats in Search Results

By Waqas At the time of writing, over 300 pages of Bard AI user conversations were indexed on Google Search. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google Indexed Trove of Bard AI User Chats in Search Results...

E-commerce Website Design: How to Build a Successful Online Store in 2023

By Owais Sultan When setting up an E-commerce store, keep two things in mind: website design and mobile friendliness Remember the… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: E-commerce Website Design: How to Build a Successful Online Store in 2023...

Crooks Exploited Satellite Live Feed Delay for Betting Advantage

By Deeba Ahmed The gang used satellite technology to get sports feed and predict match results before bookmakers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Crooks Exploited Satellite Live Feed Delay for Betting Advantage...

Freecycle Data Breach Impacts 7 Million Users

By Waqas The Freecycle data breach is the latest in a string of high-profile security incidents affecting online platforms in the United Kingdom. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Freecycle Data Breach Impacts 7 Million Users...

First Directory of Virtual CISO Providers Launched by Cynomi

By ghostadmin The vCISO Directory comes to answer the increasing need of SMBs to manage their cybersecurity and helps them… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: First Directory of Virtual CISO Providers Launched by Cynomi...

The Best FPS Games on Android In 2023: Popular by Demand

By Owais Sultan FPS games on Android have become trendy thanks to the strong smartphone CPU power and graphics from game developers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Best FPS Games on Android In 2023: Popular by Demand...

Learning Management System: What is it and Why do you need it?

By Owais Sultan More and more businesses see the value of investing in knowledge management software, which benefits both the organization… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Learning Management System: What is it and Why do you need it?...

Payoro: A Glimmer of Disruption in the Banking Sector

By Owais Sultan Estonias Tallinn, renowned for its medieval aesthetic, is not typically the first name one considers when reflecting upon… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Payoro: A Glimmer of Disruption in the Banking Sector...

LockBit Ransomware Gang in Decline, May Be Compromised, Report

By Habiba Rashid A new report from Jon DiMaggio, Chief Security Strategist at Analyst1, “Ransomware Diaries: Volume 3 - LockBit’s Secrets'' exposes LockBit's activities, their targets, and the challenges they've been facing. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: LockBit...

Researchers Leverage ChatGPT to Expose Notorious macOS Malware

By Habiba Rashid Dubbed HVNC, the malware is being sold on a Russian hacker and cybercrime forum for $60,000. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Researchers Leverage ChatGPT to Expose Notorious macOS Malware...

Chinese APT Group Hits Air-Gapped Systems in Europe with Malware

By Deeba Ahmed Industrial organizations in Eastern Europe are the prime targets of this data-harvesting campaign. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Chinese APT Group Hits Air-Gapped Systems in Europe with Malware...

10 Essential Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses

By Owais Sultan This article presents ten essential cybersecurity tips tailored specifically for small businesses. So lets get to it! In… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 10 Essential Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses...

Legendary Hacker Kevin Mitnick Passes Away

By Waqas Kevin Mitnick was battling pancreatic cancer. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Legendary Hacker Kevin Mitnick Passes Away...

NEAR APAC 2023: Vietnam’s Largest Blockchain Conference on the Horizon

By Waqas With a whopping 8,000 participants expected to attend, NEAR APAC will bring together a diverse community of stakeholders… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: NEAR APAC 2023: Vietnams Largest Blockchain Conference on the Horizon...

Crit.IX: Flaws in Honeywell Experion DCS, Posing Risk to Critical Industries

By Deeba Ahmed There is no evidence of exploitation of these vulnerabilities as yet. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Crit.IX: Flaws in Honeywell Experion DCS, Posing Risk to Critical Industries...

Technician Indicted for Hacking California Water Treatment Facility

By Deeba Ahmed The jury has charged Rambler Gallo with one count of transmitting a program, information, code, and command to cause damage to a protected computer. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Technician Indicted for Hacking California Water Treatment Facility...

Hashed Emergent Announces India Blockchain Week (IBW) Conference

By Owais Sultan India Blockchain Week is part of a week-long series of web3-focused events taking place from December 4-10, 2023.… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hashed Emergent Announces India Blockchain Week IBW Conference...

Critical RCE Vulnerability Puts 330,000 Fortinet Firewalls at Risk

By Deeba Ahmed The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10, is a critical security bug that affects Fortinet appliances and has been actively exploited in the wild. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Critical RCE Vulnerability Puts 330,000 Fortinet Firewalls at Risk...

Amazon Files Lawsuits Against Fraudsters Peddling Fake Reviews

By Waqas According to Amazon, it has already taken significant action against 94 fraudsters operating in the United States, China, and Europe in May 2023. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Amazon Files Lawsuits Against Fraudsters Peddling Fake Reviews...

Microsoft Discloses DDoS Attack Impact with Limited Details

By Waqas Microsoft has acknowledged that the crippling service outages in early June 2023 were caused by a DDoS attack apparently carried out by "Anonymous Sudan." This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft Discloses DDoS Attack Impact with Limited Details...

Warning: Fake GitHub Repos Delivering Malware as PoCs

By Waqas According to researchers, these fake accounts on GitHub and Twitter are spreading malware that infects both Windows- and Linux-based systems. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Warning: Fake GitHub Repos Delivering Malware as PoCs...

Microsoft sued for alleged misuse of stolen Dark Web credentials

By Waqas Hold Security LLC, a cybersecurity company, has sued Microsoft for misusing over 360 million compromised credentials collected from the Dark Web. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft sued for alleged misuse of stolen Dark Web credentials...

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...

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,...

How Cross-Chain DEXes are Democratizing the Crypto Market?

By Owais Sultan In this article, we will explore how cross-chain DEXes are revolutionizing the crypto market and levelling the playing field for traders of all backgrounds. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How Cross-Chain DEXes are Democratizing the Crypto Market?...

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...

What Makes Bitcoin NFTs Different from Other NFTs?

By Owais Sultan Non-fungible tokens NFTs have been gaining traction in the cryptocurrency world. They are digital assets that represent unique… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: What Makes Bitcoin NFTs Different from Other NFTs?...

Cyberpress Launches Cybersecurity Press Release Distribution Platform

By Cyberpress Dubai / May 1st 2023 / Cyberpress -- Cybersecurity gets a new dedicated newswire. Cyberpress, a press release… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cyberpress Launches Cybersecurity Press Release Distribution Platform...

Cyberpress Launches Cybersecurity Press Release Distribution Platform

By Cyberpress Dubai / May 1st 2023 / Cyberpress -- Cybersecurity gets a new dedicated newswire. Cyberpress, a press release… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cyberpress Launches Cybersecurity Press Release Distribution Platform...

Cyberpress Launches Cybersecurity Press Release Distribution Platform

By Cyberpress Dubai / May 1st 2023 / Cyberpress -- Cybersecurity gets a new dedicated newswire. Cyberpress, a press release… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cyberpress Launches Cybersecurity Press Release Distribution Platform...

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...

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...

Microsoft and Fortra to Take Down Malicious Cobalt Strike Infrastructure

By Deeba Ahmed Cobalt Strike is a legitimate post-exploitation tool designed by Raphael Mudge of Fortra for adversary simulation but it has also been abused by cybercriminals. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft and Fortra to Take Down Malicious Cobalt Strike...

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...

WiFi Flaws Allow Network Traffic Interception on Linux, iOS, and Android

By Deeba Ahmed The findings are to be presented at the Usenix Security Symposium. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: WiFi Flaws Allow Network Traffic Interception on Linux, iOS, and Android...

Vulnerability Enabled Bing.com Takeover, Search Result Manipulation

By Habiba Rashid Cybersecurity researchers at Wiz reported the vulnerability to Microsoft and dubbed the attack "BingBang". This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Vulnerability Enabled Bing.com Takeover, Search Result Manipulation...

Beware of MacStealer: A New Malware Targeting macOS Catalina Devices

By Deeba Ahmed The new MacStealer malware is being advertised on a notorious Russian hacker and cybercrime forum. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Beware of MacStealer: A New Malware Targeting macOS Catalina Devices...

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...

Google Suspends Chinese Shopping App Pinduoduo Over Malware Concerns

By Waqas Pinduoduo has confirmed the incident, but denied the presence of malware in its app. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google Suspends Chinese Shopping App Pinduoduo Over Malware Concerns...