Hackers exploiting vulnerable routers to drop malicious “WHO” COVID-19 app

By Sudais Asif In the wake of the Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic, we've seen cybercriminals take full advantage and launch different attacks as we covered them recently on HackRead.com. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers exploiting vulnerable routers to drop...

Hacker Steals & Leaks Xbox Series X GPU Source Code

By Waqas The unknown hacker contacted AMD with information about stolen Xbox Series X Source Code and later leaked it on Github. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker Steals & Leaks Xbox Series X GPU Source Code...

Critical vulnerabilities found in popular Password Managers

By Sudais Asif In a study conducted by researchers from the University of York, 5 password managers were analyzed out of a total sample size of 19 in order to find vulnerabilities. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Critical vulnerabilities found in popular Password Managers...

Hackers are actively targeting WHO amid Coronavirus pandemic

By Deeba Ahmed From phishing, malware and ransomware to identity theft; hackers are actively targeting WHO amid Coronavirus pandemic. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers are actively targeting WHO amid Coronavirus pandemic...

Hackers are exploiting a critical, unpatched flaw in Windows

By Deeba Ahmed Microsoft has warned users that hackers are trying to exploit an unpatched vulnerability found in almost all versions of Windows. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers are exploiting a critical, unpatched flaw in Windows...

Android malware caught infecting Play Store apps for kids

By Sudais Asif Another day, another Android malware - This time, a new malware family named Tekya has been caught committing advertising fraud. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android malware caught infecting Play Store apps for kids...

Coronavirus extortion scam threatens to infect victim’s family

By Sudais Asif The new Coronavirus extortion scam asks for $4000 in Bitcoin or scammers will infect the victim's family with the virus. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Coronavirus extortion scam threatens to infect victim's family...

5 Best Internet Service Locators

By Waqas By using an internet service locator will allow you to learn about all of your options for service providers before you commit to a company. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 5 Best Internet Service Locators...

Russian Intel Agency FSB’s contractor hacked; sensitive data leaked online

By Sudais Asif A Russian group named Digital Revolution that alleges to have hacked an FSB contractor - Here's what's going on! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russian Intel Agency FSB's contractor hacked; sensitive data leaked online...

German army’s sensitive data found on laptop bought from eBay

By Sudais Asif When dug, it turns out that the laptop contained highly sensitive information including military secrets. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: German army's sensitive data found on laptop bought from eBay...

Cyber Security firm exposes 5 billion+ login credentials

By Deeba Ahmed On 16th March an Elasticsearch database reportedly owned by the UK-based cyber security firm Keepnet Labs... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cyber Security firm exposes 5 billion+ login credentials...

5 Best Android Emulators for PC

By Uzair Amir Some times, third-party Android emulators can help to solve several issues and then there is no shortage of Android emulators, which could be hard for you to pick up the best one. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 5 Best Android Emulators for PC...

Dark Web: Hackers launch Coronavirus sale to sell hacking tools

By Sudais Asif Amidst all the panic that has gripped every country due to the Coronavirus, we couldn't possibly imagine people taking advantage of the vulnerabilities of others. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Dark Web: Hackers launch Coronavirus sale to sell hacking tool...

Dark web: Child abuse, real-life blackmailing site DarkScandals seized

By Waqas The infamous website DarkScandals was operating on the dark web as well as on the normal web. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Dark web: Child abuse, real-life blackmailing site DarkScandals seized...

Blizzard hit by massive DDoS attack; EA Sports facing lagging issue

By Waqas Blizzard has been hit by massive DDoS attack - Here's what's happening and here's where its service is down... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Blizzard hit by massive DDoS attack; EA Sports facing lagging issue...

Android Stalkerware MonitorMinor spies, steals & evades

By Sudais Asif The new Android Stalkerware also intercepts text messages. Here's what else it can do... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android Stalkerware MonitorMinor spies, steals & evades...

Fake WiseCleaner website spreading CoronaVirus ransomware

By Deeba Ahmed Another day, another Coronavirus ransomware - This time, researchers have discovered new ransomware ironically named CoronaVirus. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake WiseCleaner website spreading CoronaVirus ransomware...

Google & Microsoft launch tools to address Coronavirus outbreak

By Deeba Ahmed Google's Coronavirus tool is called COVID-19 risk screening and testing while Microsoft calls it Bing COVID Tracker. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google & Microsoft launch tools to address Coronavirus outbreak...

Coronavirus related cyber attacks hit HHS in US, testing center in Czech

By Deeba Ahmed Who could have imagined cyber criminals will use Coronavirus pandemic to steal data and make quick money? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Coronavirus related cyber attacks hit HHS in US, testing center in Czech...

Cookiethief Android malware hijacks Facebook accounts without password

By Waqas Cookiethief Android malware hijacks Facebook accounts by using browser cookies it transfers to the attacker’s C&C server. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cookiethief Android malware hijacks Facebook accounts without password...

Coronavirus Tracking App is ransomware; locks phones for ransom

By Waqas A website has been found tricking users into downloading a Coronavirus tracking app on their Android phones which in reality is ransomware. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Coronavirus Tracking App is ransomware; locks phones for ransom...

Europol nabs SIM hacking network from across Europe

By Deeba Ahmed SIM Swapping SIM hijacking or SIM hacking is rapidly becoming the biggest threat to mobile service providers and mobile users alike. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Europol nabs SIM hacking network from across Europe...

Hackers using fake live Coronavirus map to spread malware

By Deeba Ahmed Hackers are spreading misinformation including fake live maps of areas hit by Coronavirus disaster to spread Azorult malware. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers using fake live Coronavirus map to spread malware...

Microsoft takes down largest botnet network “Necurs”

By Deeba Ahmed The heydays of the Necurs botnet seem to be over for good because Microsoft and its associates in over 35 countries have joined hands against the notorious network. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft takes down largest botnet network “Necurs”...

Friend’s girlfriend sextortion scam infects PCs with Raccoon malware

By Deeba Ahmed Hackers are using supposed nude photos of a friend's girlfriend in the latest sextortion scam - Here's what's happening... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Friend's girlfriend sextortion scam infects PCs with Raccoon malware...

How to Tell if a Website Has Been Compromised

By Uzair Amir One of the worse things that can happen if your website has been compromised is your clients’ data being stolen. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to Tell if a Website Has Been Compromised...

Hackers hit hackers in new malware campaign

By Deeba Ahmed It seems odd but a malware campaign is circulating on the web for the past few years where the prime targets are no one else but hackers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers hit hackers in new malware campaign...

7 Cybersecurity Trends to Look Out for in 2020

By Waqas Fortunately, predicting the coming cybersecurity trends in 2020 is easier with the help of log events that reveal how data breaches and attacks have occurred in the past. So what cybersecurity trends are in store for 2020? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 7...

Hackers are exploiting critical vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange server

By Deeba Ahmed State-sponsored hackers are trying to exploit a vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange email servers, which Microsoft already patched in February. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers are exploiting critical vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange server...

Dark Web search engine Kilos lets users find hidden marketplaces

By Waqas The kilos search engine can be accessed through the Tor browser but not everyone is talking positively about it. Here's why. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Dark Web search engine Kilos lets users find hidden marketplaces...

Virgin Media & T-Mobile data breach exposes customers data

By Deeba Ahmed Virgin Media and T-Mobile have suffered a data breach in which customers' data has been impacted. Heres's what happened. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Virgin Media & T-Mobile data breach exposes customers data...

2 in 5 Android devices found vulnerable worldwide – That’s over a billion

By Sudais Asif Another day, another Android vulnerability - This time there are multiple though, thanks to Google for ignoring old devices. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 2 in 5 Android devices found vulnerable worldwide - That's over a billion...

201 million US demographic, personal records leaked online

By Waqas Another day, another data breach - This time, 201 million records have been leaked online. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 201 million US demographic, personal records leaked online...

Man hacks Indian tech support scam call center; leaks CCTV footage

By Sudais Asif The tech support scam call center has now been raided by local police while its entire operation has been shut down. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Man hacks Indian tech support scam call center; leaks CCTV footage...

Hackers dropping info-stealer malware with fake security certificate alerts

By Deeba Ahmed Distributing malware through software updates of legit services is a tried and tested technique. We have reported countless such incidents but... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers dropping info-stealer malware with fake security certificate alerts...

Fake reviews & third-party apps cause 50% of threats against Android

By Sudais Asif Android has a malware problem but it can be solved however fake revies and third-party stores are keeping this threat alive. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake reviews & third-party apps cause 50% of threats against Android...

CIA’s 11-year old hacking campaign against China exposed

By Deeba Ahmed APT-C-39 is a hacking group that discreetly works for the CIA, according to research from a well-known Chinese cyber-security firm Qihoo 360. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: CIA’s 11-year old hacking campaign against China exposed...

Hackers are using Word documents to drop NetSupport Manager RAT

By Sudais Asif Before dropping NetSupport Manager RAT, attackers trick users into opening a malicious MS Word document by entering a password. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers are using Word documents to drop NetSupport Manager RAT...

Apple removes Clearview AI iPhone app from App Store

By Waqas Clearview AI suffered a massive data breach a few days ago and now the company has its app suspended by Apple. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Apple removes Clearview AI iPhone app from App Store...

Voice assistant devices can be manipulated with ultrasonic waves

By Sudais Asif A new type of attack called "SurfingAttack" can be used against voice assistant devices like Siri. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Voice assistant devices can be manipulated with ultrasonic waves...

DoppelPaymer ransomware hits SpaceX, Tesla & Boeing’s parts manufacturer

By Deeba Ahmed According to security researchers, DoppelPaymer Ransomware is a relatively new file-encrypting and data-stealing malware. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: DoppelPaymer ransomware hits SpaceX, Tesla & Boeing's parts manufacturer...

Hackers leak up to 4 TB of OnlyFans content for download

By Deeba Ahmed OnlyFans is a London-based adult entertainment site immensely popular among content creators and influencers, especially females has been hacked. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers leak up to 4 TB of OnlyFans content for download...

Israeli firm leaks database with addresses of millions of Americans

By Waqas Israeli marketing company Straffic has leaked personal sensitive data of millions of unsuspecting users mostly from the US and European countries. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Israeli firm leaks database with addresses of millions of Americans...

Police lose evidence to Ryuk ransomware attack; suspects walk free

By Waqas The evidence is still stored in the computer system but it cannot be accessed as those computers are infected after a ransomware attack. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Police lose evidence to Ryuk ransomware attack; suspects walk free...

kr00k – Billions of Wi-Fi devices affected by encryption vulnerability

By Sudais Asif The IT security researchers at ESET have disclosed a new vulnerability named Kr00k in FullMAC WLAN chips manufactured by Broadcom and Cypress. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: kr00k - Billions of Wi-Fi devices affected by encryption vulnerability...

Clearview AI firm with photos of billions of unsuspecting users got HACKED

By Deeba Ahmed Clearview AI has billions of photos of innocent and unsuspecting users - Its entire list of clients was reportedly stolen by unknown hackers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Clearview AI firm with photos of billions of unsuspecting users got HACKED...

Top 10 worst countries for Internet freedom & censorship

By Sudais Asif Internet censorship is a tool used by governments around the world and here are the top 10 countries being worst at it. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Top 10 worst countries for Internet freedom & censorship...

PayPal rejects report that exposed critical account takeover vulnerabilities

By Sudais Asif In a shocking decision, PayPal has rejected vulnerabilities reported by researchers as part of the payment giant's bug bounty program. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: PayPal rejects report that exposed critical account takeover vulnerabilities...

Page Speed Optimization Best Practices

By Uzair Amir It’s a known fact that Google uses page speed as a ranking factor. Besides, pages that load quickly have 3x lower bounce rates and higher average time on page. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Page Speed Optimization Best Practices...

Do I need a VPN? A simple explanation & some real-life uses

By Waqas If you use the internet, you definitely need a VPN. Here's why and what you should be aware of online and value using a VPN at all times. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Do I need a VPN? A simple explanation & some real-life uses...