PyMICROPSIA Windows malware steals browsing data, record audio

By Waqas PyMICROPSIA malware is developed to target Windows operating systems yet it checks for other operating systems, such as “darwin” or “POSIX.” This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: PyMICROPSIA Windows malware steals browsing data, record audio...

Windows 10X – Microsoft’s newest OS on track for Spring 2020 release

By Asad Back in 2019, Mircosoft announced Windows 10x, an updated version of Windows for dual-screen devices. Here's what we know so far. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Windows 10X - Microsofts newest OS on track for Spring 2020 release...

5 Biggest Ransomware Attacks of All Time

By Waqas Cybersecurity threats, in particular ransomware attacks, are facts of life and daily occurrences. Here are the 5 biggest ransomware attacks. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 5 Biggest Ransomware Attacks of All Time...

Russian hackers also hacked Department of Homeland Security – Report

By Deeba Ahmed The known list of targets hit by hackers is now five. Here is which department was hacked and what you should about the attack. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russian hackers also hacked Department of Homeland Security - Report...

The new Wondershare PDFelement with added features

By Sudais Asif PDFelement is an all-in-one PDF solution allowing users to edit, convert, and optimise documents securely. Here's how it works. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The new Wondershare PDFelement with added features...

MoleRats using Facebook, Dropbox, Google Docs to spread malware

By Deeba Ahmed Cybereason researchers have identified an ongoing espionage campaign using three yet unidentified malware variants. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: MoleRats using Facebook, Dropbox, Google Docs to spread malware...

How to Protect and Keep Your Digital Wallets Safe

By Waqas Did you know by 2025, about half of digital transactions will be done through mobile meaning the use of digital wallets will be more than double? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to Protect and Keep Your Digital Wallets Safe...

Google, YouTube, Gmail service suffered major outage worldwide

By Deeba Ahmed Google states that the problem is fixed now, and all services are back online for most users. Let us know if these services are back in your area. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google, YouTube, Gmail service suffered major outage worldwide...

Top US Federal Agencies Hacked by Russian Hackers – Report

By Waqas Hackers backed by the Russian government hacked into several US government departments including U.S. Treasury and Commerce. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Top US Federal Agencies Hacked by Russian Hackers - Report...

Steam vulnerabilities allowed remote take over of users’ computers

By Waqas In total, CheckPoint researchers found 4 vulnerabilities all allowing attackers to harm Steam and those using 3rd party game server. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Steam vulnerabilities allowed remote take over of users computers...

Dark Web’s only Finnish language market Sipulimarket seized

By Deeba Ahmed Finnish authorities were able to take down Sipulimarket with support from Polish authorities and Europol. Here's what the marketplace illegally sold. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Dark Web’s only Finnish language market Sipulimarket seized...

Facebook links activities of OceanLotus hackers to IT firm in Vietnam

By Deeba Ahmed The social network has barred Vietnamese APT32 and a Bangladeshi group of hackers from using its platforms for their malicious purposes. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Facebook links activities of OceanLotus hackers to IT firm in Vietnam...

Infostealer Adrozek malware hits Firefox, Chrome, Yandex, Edge browser

By Sudais Asif Adrozek malware was identified by Microsoft and since May 2020 over 30,000 users have been infected. Find out how. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Infostealer Adrozek malware hits Firefox, Chrome, Yandex, Edge browser...

Hackers using Pastebin commands to spread njRAT (Bladabindi) trojan

By Deeba Ahmed njRAT was developed in .NET. It is a common Trojan used for remotely hijacking the key functions of a compromised device. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers using Pastebin commands to spread njRAT Bladabindi trojan...

Apple, Google to ban X-Mode’s location tracking apps from stores

By Deeba Ahmed The decision came after a media outlet reported about data gathering tactics of location data collection firm X-Mode Social. Find out why. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Apple, Google to ban X-Modes location tracking apps from stores...

Free WinZip trial popup vulnerability lets hackers drop malware

By Sudais Asif Other than malware delivery; WinZip vulnerability also lets hackers carry out arbitrary code execution. Find out what else can be done. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Free WinZip trial popup vulnerability lets hackers drop malware...

German court forcing Tutanota to let authorities read emails in plain text

By Sudais Asif As of 2017, Tutanota had over 2 million users across the globe. Find out why Germany wants to backdoor the encrypted email service provider. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: German court forcing Tutanota to let authorities read emails in plain text...

Cyber Security giant FireEye hacked by a foreign government

By Sudais Asif FireEye has stated that they have been resetting the passwords of users for the previous 2 weeks as a part of its mitigatory actions. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cyber Security giant FireEye hacked by a foreign government...

OGUsers hacking forum hacked; user database compromised

By Sudais Asif OGUsers hacking forum was hacked twice in past as well. Here's what happened back then and what happened this time. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: OGUsers hacking forum hacked; user database compromised...

Gionee subsidiary implanted malware in over 20 million phones

By Deeba Ahmed The Chinese smartphone maker reportedly made $4.2 million through manufacturing malware-infected phones. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Gionee subsidiary implanted malware in over 20 million phones...

Norweigian researcher exposes how a US firm collected his location data

By Sudais Asif The researcher identified over 75000 data points of his phone being tracked. Here's how he found and exposed the firm behind the scenes. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Norweigian researcher exposes how a US firm collected his location data...

Dental clinic learns of ransomware attack after phone call from hackers

By Waqas The ransomware attack was carried out by the Conti ransomware operator in November 2020. A dental clinic in Georgia, Galstan & Ward Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, suffered a ransomware attack. Interestingly, the facility discovered it after the attackers called to inform them about the...

Ransomware attack disrupts Metro Vancouver’s payment systems

By Deeba Ahmed The payments systems remained ineffective for three days after the ransomware attack, but payment data is safe, claims TransLink. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ransomware attack disrupts Metro Vancouvers payment systems...

Top 4 Best and Safest Types of Biometrics

By Uzair Amir The use of biometrics has revolutionized the security game with lots of options available, but what are the safest types of biometrics technology you can use? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Top 4 Best and Safest Types of Biometrics...

Hackers hiding skimming malware behind social media sharing icons

By Sudais Asif According to researchers, the malware hides behind icons from top networks such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google, YouTube, and Pinterest. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers hiding skimming malware behind social media sharing icons...

The Evolution and Development of Hacking

By David Balaban In the world of computers, to perform any action, including malicious actions, tools are needed - software. Any cyberattack requires its own set of tools. Yes, it is obvious but let us dive into details. There are many ready-made exploits and viruses sold on the network for almos...

Security of Millions At Risk Due to Unpatched Android Apps

By Deeba Ahmed High-profile Android apps still aren't using the latest version of Google app's update library, jeopardizing hundreds of millions of smartphone users' security. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Security of Millions At Risk Due to Unpatched Android Apps...

Zero-Click exploit allowed attackers to hack any targeted iPhone

By Deeba Ahmed The iOS vulnerability allowed hackers to control your iPhone within radio proximity using AWDL. Here's its demo video. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Zero-Click exploit allowed attackers to hack any targeted iPhone...

Hackers steal sensitive client data in Israeli insurance firm data breach

By Deeba Ahmed BlackShadow hackers took responsibility for the attack and leaked the data online belonging to Shirbit's customers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers steal sensitive client data in Israeli insurance firm data breach...

Malware attack can trick biologists into producing dangerous toxins

By Deeba Ahmed Researchers urge for improving bio-cybersecurity as threat actors can use malware to target Synthetic DNA Orders to modify DNA strings sequence. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Malware attack can trick biologists into producing dangerous toxins...

GO SMS Pro app still exposing millions of users’ sensitve data

By Sudais Asif Previously, it was revealed that the GO SMS Pro messaging app was exposing highly sensitive data of more than 100 million users. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: GO SMS Pro app still exposing millions of users sensitve data...

Indian job portal IIMJobs hacked; database leaked online

By Waqas According to Alexa traffic analysis, IIMJobs is among the top 700 visited websites in India. Here's what was leaked and what happened. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Indian job portal IIMJobs hacked; database leaked online...

OceanLotus hackers hit macOS users with new malware

By Sudais Asif For now, researchers believe that the malware is targeting Vietnamese users however it is about time it hits macOS users around the world. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: OceanLotus hackers hit macOS users with new malware...

Authorities disrupt massive stolen credit card trading scam on dark web

By Deeba Ahmed Dubbed Carding Action 2020; the operation aimed at targeting several dark web marketplaces resulting in saving $48million/€40 million. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Authorities disrupt massive stolen credit card trading scam on dark web...

Will Microsoft add Android support to Windows 10 next year?

By Asad 2021 is shaping up to be a big year for Microsoft. As per reports, the tech giant is planning to bring Android support in Windows 10 next year. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Will Microsoft add Android support to Windows 10 next year?...

Vulnerability allowed bypassing 2FA in WHM & cPanel by bruteforcing

By Sudais Asif The vulnerability CVE-2020-27641 allowed malicious actors to bypass two-factor authentication 2FA on the software using brute-force attacks. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Vulnerability allowed bypassing 2FA in WHM & cPanel by bruteforcing...

Leader of biggest online sextortion ring ‘Nth Room’ jailed for 40 years

By Waqas Cho Ju-Bin was accused of forcing at least 74 females, including 16 minors, into Virtual Enslavement on Nth Room to produce explicit content. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Leader of biggest online sextortion ring Nth Room jailed for 40 years...

Researchers found another way to hack Tesla Model X Key Fob

By Deeba Ahmed The hack occurred when researchers identified significant security flaws in the key fob of Tesla’s top-of-the-line SUV, Tesla Model X. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Researchers found another way to hack Tesla Model X Key Fob...

Sopra Steria records heavy financial loss after Ryuk ransomware attack

By Deeba Ahmed The company stated that it ‘rapidly’ blocked the ransomware attack; however, it had to bear heavy financial losses post the attack. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Sopra Steria records heavy financial loss after Ryuk ransomware attack...

Sophos breach: Customer data exposed due to permission access flaw

By Sudais Asif Sophos has acknowledged the breach by sending email notifications to targeted customers. Here's what happened and what data was exposed. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Sophos breach: Customer data exposed due to permission access flaw...

GoDaddy employees tricked in attack against cryptocurrency firms

By Deeba Ahmed Earlier this month, hackers targeted GoDaddy customers to modify the DNS settings of at least two cryptocurrency website. Here's what happened. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: GoDaddy employees tricked in attack against cryptocurrency firms...

New malware fraudulently subscribes victims to premium phone services

By Sudais Asif If you believe you may have been affected by WAPDropper malware, you should uninstall any suspicious applications and inspect your billing records. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New malware fraudulently subscribes victims to premium phone services...

Database leak exposed mass credential stuffing against Spotify users

By Deeba Ahmed Researchers helped Spotify detect and address a severe credential stuffing operation affecting hundreds of millions of its users. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Database leak exposed mass credential stuffing against Spotify users...

Hackers leak login credentials of vulnerable Fortinet SSL VPNs

By Sudais Asif A hacker using the alias "pumpedkicks" has published a large list of one-line exploits of around 50,000 Fortinet FortiGate IPs. Find out what happened. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers leak login credentials of vulnerable Fortinet SSL VPNs...

Robotic vacuum cleaners could be hacked to spy on you

By Sudais Asif According to researchers, robotic vacuum cleaners can be hacked to spy on users by recording both conversations and music. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Robotic vacuum cleaners could be hacked to spy on you...

Online scams: How Safe Are the Websites You Visit?

By Uzair Amir Every year, millions of unsuspecting people fall victim to scams online. Fraudsters can cause irreparable damage to your bank balance, your reputation, and your life. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Online scams: How Safe Are the Websites You Visit?...

Malware service operators arrested; offered antivirus bypassing tools

By Deeba Ahmed The malware encryption service run by a Romanian duo helped hackers embed malicious code in legit software to bypass antivirus tools. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Malware service operators arrested; offered antivirus bypassing tools...

Facebook Messenger bug allowed callers to listen unattended calls

By Sudais Asif The bug was reported by a member of the Bug Hunting Team of Google's Project Zero named Natalie Silvanovich. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Facebook Messenger bug allowed callers to listen unattended calls...

Pray.com exposed data of millions after database mess up

By Deeba Ahmed Pray.com applied lackluster security practices potentially exposing nearly 10 million users to frauds and cyberattacks, claim VpnMentor's researchers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Pray.com exposed data of millions after database mess up...

List of 2020’s most used passwords is here and it’s appalling

By Deeba Ahmed The need to keep a secure and robust password was never as intense as it has become these days but apparently in 2020 people are still using the worst passwords ever. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: List of 2020s most used passwords is here and its appallin...