U.S. DOJ warns of fake unemployment benefit websites stealing data

By Habiba Rashid The United States Justice Department has warned of fake unemployment benefit websites aiming at the personal data of Americans. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: U.S. DOJ warns of fake unemployment benefit websites stealing data...

Microsoft, FireEye report 3 new malware linked to SolarWinds hackers

By Deeba Ahmed Microsoft and FireEye have identified 3 new malware used by SolarWinds hackers in their last year's attack on critical cyberinfrastructure in the US. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft, FireEye report 3 new malware linked to SolarWinds hackers...

Threat actors hijacking Bitbucket and Docker Hub for Monero mining

By Waqas According to researchers, both developer resources were also targeted last year for Monero mining but now the campaign has resurfaced. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Threat actors hijacking Bitbucket and Docker Hub for Monero mining...

Top Russian hacker forums Maza, Verified hacked; data leaked online

By Waqas It is unclear who hacked these forums but insider discussion believes government authorities were behind the attack as a "friendly warning" message. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Top Russian hacker forums Maza, Verified hacked; data leaked online...

IT Security firm Qualys extorted by Clop gang after data breach

By Waqas Qualys has confirmed that the Clop ransomware gang is behind the cyber attack that exploited Accellion exploit. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: IT Security firm Qualys extorted by Clop gang after data breach...

Marketing firm CallX exposed customers data including call recordings

By Habiba Rashid CallX was using an unsecured Amazon Web Services S3 bucket to store audio client files. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Marketing firm CallX exposed customers data including call recordings...

Flaw allowed bypassing verification code, log in to any Microsoft account

By Deeba Ahmed A bug bounty hunter has identified and reported a vulnerability that allowed an attacker to log in to any Microsoft account. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Flaw allowed bypassing verification code, log in to any Microsoft account...

Hackers hit Microsoft Exchange Server to steal email data

By Deeba Ahmed Microsoft says Chinese hackers from the Hafnium group waged "limited and targeted attacks," in which its Exchange Email servers were breached to steal data. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers hit Microsoft Exchange Server to steal email data...

Gootloader exploits websites via SEO to spread ransomware, trojans

By Deeba Ahmed Researchers have warned that Gootloader campaigns generally target users in the US, Germany, France, and South Korea. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Gootloader exploits websites via SEO to spread ransomware, trojans...

Authentication bypass vulnerability found in NATO, EU approved firewall

By Waqas A threat actor with network access to an admin interface could easily exploit the vulnerability to become a root user without any login credentials. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Authentication bypass vulnerability found in NATO, EU approved firewall...

Data analytics firm Polecat data breach – 30TB of data exposed

By Waqas Polecat exposed an Elasticsearch server that wasn't protected with any authentication measures or any form of encryption. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Data analytics firm Polecat data breach - 30TB of data exposed...

Crypto firm Tether claims hackers have demanded $24m in ransom

By Waqas Tether has refused to pay the 500 BTC ransom demand made by hackers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Crypto firm Tether claims hackers have demanded $24m in ransom...

Gab hacked – DDoSecrets leak profiles, posts, DMs, passwords online

By Habiba Rashid In total, DDoSecrets has leaked 70 GB worth of sensitive data belonging to registered Gab users. Here's what Hackread.com can confirm. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Gab hacked - DDoSecrets leak profiles, posts, DMs, passwords online...

Microsoft release open-source CodeQL queries to hunt SolarWinds hacks

By Habiba Rashid Microsoft has released open-source CodeQL queries to detect the malicious implants that were the cause of the SolarWinds attack. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft release open-source CodeQL queries to hunt SolarWinds hacks...

Hackers using malicious Firefox extension to phish Gmail credentials

By Waqas The malicious Firefox extension is called FriarFox which is also being used by Chinese hackers to spy on Tibetan activists. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers using malicious Firefox extension to phish Gmail credentials...

Apple Glass may feature 3D Audio and Self-Cleaning in new patent

By Deeba Ahmed A new patent applied by Apple suggests Apple Glass would have an automatic cleaning function called self-cleaning or opticals. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Apple Glass may feature 3D Audio and Self-Cleaning in new patent...

Cryptocurrency exchange in liquidation due to hack, hacked again

By Waqas Cryptopia cryptocurrency exchange was hacked in 2019 and put into liquidation after suffering a loss of USD 30 million in crypto-assets. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cryptocurrency exchange in liquidation due to hack, hacked again...

5G Promises to Increase Adoption of Cryptocurrency Investing

By Owais Sultan Blockchain has been efficient in supporting cryptocurrency alone, but its combination with 5G will greatly enhance cryptocurrency mining. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 5G Promises to Increase Adoption of Cryptocurrency Investing...

Botnet Abusing Bitcoin Blockchain To Evade Detection

By Deeba Ahmed Cybercriminals are abusing Bitcoin transactions to carry out illegal crypto mining operations while staying under the radar. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Botnet Abusing Bitcoin Blockchain To Evade Detection...

Cl0p ransomware gang hits Aviation giant Bombardier, leaks sensitive data

By Waqas The Cl0p ransomware gang has leaked sensitive data belonging to Bombardier on its official website on the dark web accessible through Tor. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cl0p ransomware gang hits Aviation giant Bombardier, leaks sensitive data...

Mozilla releases Firefox 86 equipped with ‘Total Cookie Protection’

By Habiba Rashid Mozilla has released Firefox 86 with various new features including Total Cookie Protection which is a huge privacy advancement for users. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Mozilla releases Firefox 86 equipped with ‘Total Cookie Protection’...

Deleted Keybase chat images retrievable on Windows, macOS, Linux

By Waqas Keybase is owned by Zoom and currently has almost half a million privacy-focused users. Here's how it kept chat images that were retrievable. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Deleted Keybase chat images retrievable on Windows, macOS, Linux...

Silver Sparrow malware on 30,000 Macs leaves security pros confused

By Habiba Rashid According to researchers, as of mid-February, Silver Sparrow malware has affected almost 30,000 macOS across 153 countries. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Silver Sparrow malware on 30,000 Macs leaves security pros confused...

Database with 100,300 CityBee users’ login credentials leaked online

By Saad Rajpoot According to the hacker behind the breach, they found the backup database of CityBee exposed on the internet for public access. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Database with 100,300 CityBee users login credentials leaked online...

Brave browser Tor feature leaked .Onion queries to ISPs

By Waqas According to a researcher, the Chromium-based, privacy-focused Brave browser has a vulnerability that's leaking DNS requests. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Brave browser Tor feature leaked .Onion queries to ISPs...

SolarWinds hackers accessed source code of Azure, Exchange, Intune

By Deeba Ahmed The US has blamed Russia for attacks carried out by SolarWinds hackers. Here's what Microsoft has revealed about the recent development. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: SolarWinds hackers accessed source code of Azure, Exchange, Intune...

New variant of MassLogger Trojan stealing Chrome, Outlook data

By Waqas MassLogger was originally discovered in April 2020 but now it has been updated to target Windows devices to steal Chrome and MS Outlook data. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New variant of MassLogger Trojan stealing Chrome, Outlook data...

The Most Commonly Hacked Smart Home Tech

By Waqas There are over 7 billion IoT devices and a big number is vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Here are the most commonly hacked smart home tech. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Most Commonly Hacked Smart Home Tech...

US charges 3 North Korean hackers for extorting $1.3+ billion

By Deeba Ahmed One of the hackers was also charged in 2018 for playing a role in the Sony Pictures hacking and WannaCry ransomware attacks. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: US charges 3 North Korean hackers for extorting $1.3+ billion...

Features to look for when choosing VoIP phone system

By Owais Sultan As VoIP is replacing PBX inside big businesses, it can be difficult to know which service provider to choose from. Here's what you should do. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Features to look for when choosing VoIP phone system...

Hackers Targeting Apple’s M1 Chip with Mac Malware

By Waqas Ex-NSA researcher has discovered malware that is equipped with anti-analysis capabilities and designed to specifically target Apple's new chip. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers Targeting Apples M1 Chip with Mac Malware...

ZINGR – A secure app to connect nearby people

By Owais Sultan ZINGR is one of those apps that claim minimal data collection - Here's how the app works. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ZINGR – A secure app to connect nearby people...

Cybersecurity Risk: What It Is and How Can It Be Reduced?

By Waqas By definition, cybersecurity risk is your potential exposure to harm when your online information or communication system is left vulnerable. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cybersecurity Risk: What It Is and How Can It Be Reduced?...

A Ban on Ad Targeting: Why Did EU Regulators Call for It?

By Waqas Brands use ad targeting to attract potential customers but is it an ethical approach? Why is the EU asking for a ban on ad targeting? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: A Ban on Ad Targeting: Why Did EU Regulators Call for It?...

Clop ransomware gang leaks Jones Day law firm data on dark web

By Deeba Ahmed A group of cybercriminals known for Clop ransomware operations leaked data stolen from the US-based law firm Jones Day on the Dark Web. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Clop ransomware gang leaks Jones Day law firm data on dark web...

Misconfigured baby monitors exposing video stream online

By Habiba Rashid A vulnerability in baby monitors due to their misconfiguration could potentially allow dangerous parties to have access to the camera’s video stream. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Misconfigured baby monitors exposing video stream online...

Cybersecurity trends affecting cybersecurity stocks in 2021

By Waqas Cybercrime is a theme dominating headlines. Below are some of the major cybersecurity trends affecting cybersecurity stocks in 2021. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cybersecurity trends affecting cybersecurity stocks in 2021...

Android app with 1 billion users fails to fix flaws; expose to malware

By Waqas A set of vulnerabilities in the Android file sharing app SHAREit has left more than one billion users exposed to spyware and malware attacks. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android app with 1 billion users fails to fix flaws; expose to malware...

One sticker could have exposed your Telegram secret chats

By Waqas The flaw originated in the way the Telegram app handled animated stickers and how the secret chat functionality operated. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: One sticker could have exposed your Telegram secret chats...

Court docs show FBI can unlock iPhones, access Signal messages

By Waqas Court documents have revealed the FBI has specific tools that allow the bureau to access private Signal messages even on locked iPhones. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Court docs show FBI can unlock iPhones, access Signal messages...

Members of the infamous Egregor ransomware arrested in Ukraine

By Deeba Ahmed Ukrainian and French police conducted a joint operation to disrupt the Egregor ransomware group. Here's what we know so far. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Members of the infamous Egregor ransomware arrested in Ukraine...

Hacked Finnish psychotherapy clinic files for bankruptcy

By Habiba Rashid Finnish-based psychotherapy practice, Vastaamo, earlier came into the world’s attention back in October 2020 after it suffered a devastating attack. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacked Finnish psychotherapy clinic files for bankruptcy...

Is It Illegal To Watch Netflix Using a VPN?

By Waqas It’s reported that approximately 3 in every 10 VPN users stream Netflix each month to access a more extensive content library, but is it legal? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Is It Illegal To Watch Netflix Using a VPN?...

12-Year-Old vulnerability in Windows Defender risked 1 billion devices

By Saad Rajpoot A vulnerability was identified in Windows Defender, an anti-malware component of Microsoft Windows that comes pre-installed with Windows. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 12-Year-Old vulnerability in Windows Defender risked 1 billion devices...

7 Essential Hosting Features You Can’t Compromise With

By Owais Sultan Hosting your website on the right platform is very crucial for your business. Here are some hosting features that are necessary for a website. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 7 Essential Hosting Features You Can’t Compromise With...

How cloud data distracts businesses from correct data security practices

By Waqas Companies are migrating to cloud-based servers to store their data. More than half of all businesses report that their data is stored in the cloud. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How cloud data distracts businesses from correct data security practices...

Vulnerability in Chess.com allowed access to 50 Million user records

By Saad Rajpoot The Chess.com vulnerability could have been exploited to access any account on the site including the administrator account. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Vulnerability in Chess.com allowed access to 50 Million user records...

Novel Confucius Android spyware hits military, nuclear entities in Pakistan

By Waqas Another day, another Android spyware - This time, there are two spyware targeting sensitive infrastructure in Pakistan on behalf of India. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Novel Confucius Android spyware hits military, nuclear entities in Pakistan...

Slack email asking Android app users to change their passwords

By Deeba Ahmed Android users of the popular chat app Slack have received an email from the company requesting them to reset their password. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Slack email asking Android app users to change their passwords...

WhatsApp Controversy Highlights the Importance of Data Privacy

By Waqas If you think customers aren't concerned about what you do with your data, the recent WhatsApp controversy should make you think again. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: WhatsApp Controversy Highlights the Importance of Data Privacy...