Microsoft hopes Windows PCs protection with Pluton security chip

By Deeba Ahmed The new Pluton security processor will amplify chip security and prevent hardware flaws like Spectre and Meltdown to steal data from processors. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft hopes Windows PCs protection with Pluton security chip...

Android messaging app with 100M users found exposing messages

By Sudais Asif According to the Play Store, the Go SMS Pro app is highly popular among Android users with more than 100 million users. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android messaging app with 100M users found exposing messages...

How to Optimize Your App Settings for Privacy

By Uzair Amir In order to protect users' privacy, developers must keep their apps' security in mind and put their apps through regression testing. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to Optimize Your App Settings for Privacy...

Vulnerability in Bumble dating app risked data of 100 million users

By Sudais Asif It took Bumble 255 days to respond and fix some of the vulnerabilities reported by the researcher. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Vulnerability in Bumble dating app risked data of 100 million users...

Leaked database exposed login data of 100k hacked Facebook accounts

By Sudais Asif The leaked database was owned by cybercriminals who hacked Facebook accounts and used them for credit card and Bitcoin scams. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Leaked database exposed login data of 100k hacked Facebook accounts...

Over 80% companies re-structured their cybersecurity infrastructure in 2020

By Uzair Amir Over 80 percent of enterprises have transformed their approach to cybersecurity. This change has been led by large-scale enterprises. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Over 80% companies re-structured their cybersecurity infrastructure in 2020...

Capcom ransomware attack: Gaming details leaked; no ransom paid

By Deeba Ahmed Capcom has acknowledged that the ransomware attack was carried out by Ragnar Locker Gang in which the company lost sensitive data. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Capcom ransomware attack: Gaming details leaked; no ransom paid...

Mirosoft advises ditching voice, SMS multi-factor authentication

By Deeba Ahmed Microsoft wants users to opt for securer technologies citing multi-factor authentication MFA as the "least secure" method available nowadays. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Mirosoft advises ditching voice, SMS multi-factor authentication...

New Jupyter backdoor malware steals Chrome, Firefox data

By Sudais Asif Researchers believe that the new Jupyter infostealer is being operated by Russian speaking hackers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Jupyter backdoor malware steals Chrome, Firefox data...

How to address inefficiencies of using multiple cybersecurity systems

By Uzair Amir Much has changed in the field of cybersecurity after decades of evolving. Before, having an antivirus was considered adequate. Then came next-generation antivirus. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to address inefficiencies of using multiple cybersecurity...

The Most Common API Vulnerabilities

By Uzair Amir API has become essential for online business, and anything essential quickly becomes a target for malicious actors. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Most Common API Vulnerabilities...

Op protected childhood: 113 online child predators arrested

By Waqas The arrests took place as part of Operation protected childhood initiated by ICE, HSI, MJSP against child sexual abuse material CSAM. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Op protected childhood: 113 online child predators arrested...

New skimmer attack uses fake credit card form to steal data

By Sudais Asif The unique aspect of this attack is that WebSockets is used instead of other methods such as HTML tags to extract the information needed. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New skimmer attack uses fake credit card form to steal data...

Image stock site 123RF hacked; 8.3M user database leaked

By Waqas According to our analysis, 123RF suffered a data breach earlier this year in March and leaked on a hacker forum on November 8th. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Image stock site 123RF hacked; 8.3M user database leaked...

Vertafore data ereach exposes license details of 27.7M Texas drivers

By Deeba Ahmed Vertafore claims the incident resulted from human error since the data was stored on an unprotected external storage service. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Vertafore data ereach exposes license details of 27.7M Texas drivers...

Hackers-for-hire APT group found targeting businesses globally

By Deeba Ahmed A hackers-for-hire APT group is using a strain of yet undocumented malware and targeting South Asian firms in the CostaRicto campaign. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers-for-hire APT group found targeting businesses globally...

Watch out: Fake celebrity endorsements advertising Bitcoin scam

By Waqas Bitcoin is on the rise once again, and investors are anxious to see just how high it will go. Scammers are doing whatever it takes to steal it from you. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Watch out: Fake celebrity endorsements advertising Bitcoin scam...

Google makes app to lock devices if users default on payment

By Sudais Asif Google ash released an app that aims at locking the devices of users who default on their smartphone financing payments. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google makes app to lock devices if users default on payment...

Animal Jam data breach – Hacker leaks database with millions of accounts

By Waqas The developer of famous online playground Animal Jam has suffered a data breach that exposed tens of millions of users' data. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Animal Jam data breach - Hacker leaks database with millions of accounts...

Malicious Minecraft apps on Play Store scamming millions of users

By Sudais Asif Although these apps have been reported to Google, they are yet to be removed from the Play Store putting Minecraft users at risk of further scams. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Malicious Minecraft apps on Play Store scamming millions of users...

Ragnar Locker ransomware gang using Facebook ads to extort victims

By Deeba Ahmed Ragnar Locker ransomware gang has attacked multiple firms recently, but now it has taken extortion to the next level. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ragnar Locker ransomware gang using Facebook ads to extort victims...

Android TVs from top manufacturer plagued with ‘extraordinary’ flaws

By Sudais Asif A researcher reported 'extraordinary' vulnerabilities in TCL Android TVs - TCL is the world's 3rd largest TV manufacturer. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android TVs from top manufacturer plagued with extraordinary flaws...

Ghimob banking trojan targeting hundreds of Android apps

By Deeba Ahmed A Brazil-based threat group is responsible for deploying the Ghimob banking trojan in multiple countries. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ghimob banking trojan targeting hundreds of Android apps...

New worming botnet Gitpaste-12 infecting IoT devices, Linux servers

By Waqas Gitpaste-12 uses GitHub and Pastebin for framing the component code and has 12 different attack modules. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New worming botnet Gitpaste-12 infecting IoT devices, Linux servers...

Tianfu Cup 2020: Hackers pwn Windows, iPhone, Chrome for big bucks

By Sudais Asif In total, ethical hackers earned $1.2 million in the bug bounty competition. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Tianfu Cup 2020: Hackers pwn Windows, iPhone, Chrome for big bucks...

BigBasket data breach – 20 million customer data sold on dark web

By Deeba Ahmed India’s leading online supermarket BigBasket acknowledged putting sensitive data of more than 20 million users at stake. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: BigBasket data breach - 20 million customer data sold on dark web...

DoJ seizes $1 billion in Bitcoin linked to Silk Road marketplace

By Deeba Ahmed The Feds were able to identify 54 undetected cryptocurrency transactions linked to the seized Silk Road marketplace leading them to seize Bitcoin. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: DoJ seizes $1 billion in Bitcoin linked to Silk Road marketplace...

Hotel reservation platform leaked user data from top online booking sites

By Waqas The list of online booking sites affected by the breach includes some of the top industry giants including Booking.com. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hotel reservation platform leaked user data from top online booking sites...

US private prison, detention centers operator hit by ransomware attack

By Deeba Ahmed The victim of this ransomware attack is Geo Group that runs over 120 private prisons and illegal immigration detention centers across the globe. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: US private prison, detention centers operator hit by ransomware attack...

Ransomware attack on top Brazilian court encrypts files, backups

By Waqas The ransomware attack was carried out by unknown operators who are now demanding a ransom for the decryption key. The cyberinfrastructure of the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice STJ has suffered a massive ransomware attack, as a result, its services including the official website have...

Update Windows 10 to patch critical vulnerability in Microsoft store games

By Deeba Ahmed The high severity privilege escalation vulnerability tracked as CVE-2020-16877 affected Windows Server and Windows 10. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Update Windows 10 to patch critical vulnerability in Microsoft store games...

Hackers actively compromising VoIP phone system for monetization

By Deeba Ahmed One of the most interesting yet complex methods of exploitation employed by hackers is using the servers to make outgoing phone calls to generate profits. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers actively compromising VoIP phone system for monetization...

ShinyHunters hacker leaks 5.22GB worth of Mashable.com database

By Waqas ShinyHunters leaked the database earlier today and revealed that it does not contain any password. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ShinyHunters hacker leaks 5.22GB worth of Mashable.com database...

Fake COVID-19 test result email drops King Engine ransomware

By Deeba Ahmed “King Engine” ransomware is a variant of Hentai OniChan ransomware which, after infecting a system, asking for a ridiculous 50 BTC as ransom. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake COVID-19 test result email drops King Engine ransomware...

US jails Russian hacker for 8 years over botnet, bank fraud

By Deeba Ahmed The hacker participated in a sophisticated scheme to steal, exchange sensitive financial, personal data, causing a loss of $100 million to the victims. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: US jails Russian hacker for 8 years over botnet, bank fraud...

Maze Ransomware Operators Shutting Down Their Operations

By Deeba Ahmed In a bizarre announcement, the Maze ransomware gang revealed that their only aim was to reveal the security lapses at their targets. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Maze Ransomware Operators Shutting Down Their Operations...

Google Firebase cloud messaging abused to spread Android malware

By Waqas Dubbed Firestarter by researchers; the Android malware campaign is exploiting the Kashmir issue between India and Pakistan but its target remains the Pakistani government, noted Cisco Talos researchers. Cisco Talos researchers have discovered that the APT threat group DoNot exploits...

Privacy-focused True social network exposed user data online

By Deeba Ahmed A security lapse at the privacy-focused social networking app True exposed one of its servers, leading to private user data exposure. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Privacy-focused True social network exposed user data online...

Google reveals details on active vulnerability affecting Windows 10, 7

By Waqas Google Project Zero has disclosed a Windows 0day vulnerability that lets attackers to escape Chrome sandboxes and run malware on Windows. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google reveals details on active vulnerability affecting Windows 10, 7...

Scammers stole $2.3 million from Republican Party in Wisconsin

By Deeba Ahmed WisGOP claims that scammers stole the money from the account they were using for the reelection campaign of President Donald Trump. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Scammers stole $2.3 million from Republican Party in Wisconsin...

CISA warns of disruptive ransomware attacks on US hospitals

By Deeba Ahmed Healthcare providers across the US are warned about new ransomware attacks that could impact their ability to treat COVID-19 patients. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: CISA warns of disruptive ransomware attacks on US hospitals...

Mount Locker ransomware group leaks 18Gb worth Gunnebo AB data

By Waqas The Mount Locker ransomware group is known for targeting high-profile companies and leaking data if their demands are not met. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Mount Locker ransomware group leaks 18Gb worth Gunnebo AB data...

Trump campaign website defaced with “site seizure” notice

By Waqas According to researchers, one probability is that the attackers used compromised credentials to sign into the Expression Engine used by the Trump campaign website. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Trump campaign website defaced with "site seizure" notice...

Hackers blackmail vulnerable patients after psychotherapy clinic hack

By Deeba Ahmed Confidential Data of Thousands of Finnish Psychotherapy Clinic Patients Has Been Exposed after Data Breach. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers blackmail vulnerable patients after psychotherapy clinic hack...

Nitro software data breach: Hackers claim selling customer data

By Waqas Nitro Software Inc’s data breach may affect industry bigwigs like Apple, Google, and Microsoft. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Nitro software data breach: Hackers claim selling customer data...

Leading French IT firm Sopra Steria hit ry Ryuk ransomware

By Waqas The firm claims that the Ryuk ransomware attack was detected on 20 October, and it may take weeks to restore its systems. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Leading French IT firm Sopra Steria hit ry Ryuk ransomware...

Hacker steal $24M, returnes $2.5M to DeFi protocol Harvest Finance

By Deeba Ahmed Harvest Finance is now offering $100,000 as a bug bounty program to identify the hacker. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker steal $24M, returnes $2.5M to DeFi protocol Harvest Finance...

Voting system in Georgia county hit by ransomware attack

By Waqas The ransomware attack impacted the voting precinct map and voter signature database among other services. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Voting system in Georgia county hit by ransomware attack...

Lessons from COVID-19 Cyberattacks: Where Do We Go Next?

By Uzair Amir The COVID-19 cyberattacks have shone a harsh light on the status of web security enabling us to strengthen web security measures. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Lessons from COVID-19 Cyberattacks: Where Do We Go Next?...

Simple tips to keep your Macbook secure from online threats

By Uzair Amir You have an upper hand if you use a Macbook because it has some reliable in-built security features as compared to Windows. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Simple tips to keep your Macbook secure from online threats...