Fake streaming sites using Star Wars as bait to spread malware

By Waqas If you are a Star Wars fan and use online streaming sites, this one is for you detailing how fake streaming sites are stealing card data. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake streaming sites using Star Wars as bait to spread malware...

How to check for websites hacked to run web skimming, magecart attack

By Sudais Web skimming attacks are a big thing now. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to check for websites hacked to run web skimming, magecart attack...

Names & Phone numbers of 267 million Facebook users exposed

By Waqas Another day, another data breach putting the privacy of hundreds of millions of Facebook users at risk. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Names & Phone numbers of 267 million Facebook users exposed...

Google & Mozilla ban Avast security extensions over data snooping

By Sudais In this specific case, it was Avast & AVG Security whose two browser extensions each have been found spying on users... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google & Mozilla ban Avast security extensions over data snooping...

System hijacking flaws found in pre-installed Acer & ASUS software

By Sudais Firstly, Acer’s Quick Access program was found to be vulnerable to DLL hijacking through which attackers could... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: System hijacking flaws found in pre-installed Acer & ASUS software...

Massive leak exposes browsing history of millions of users

By Sudais The data includes sensitive information including one’s browsing history that ended up embarrassing a lot of users. Here's what else was in there... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Massive leak exposes browsing history of millions of users...

Vulnerability expose Barco wireless presentation system to remote attacks

By Sudais 10 of these were found to have Common Vulnerability and Exposure CVE identifiers that these particular vulnerabilities were already... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Vulnerability expose Barco wireless presentation system to remote attacks...

Stolen: Unencrypted hard drives with data of 29,000 Facebook employees

By Waqas A thief stole unencrypted hard drives with sensitive data of 29,000 Facebook employees. Here's what happened what data was in there: This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Stolen: Unencrypted hard drives with data of 29,000 Facebook employees...

How safe is business data stored in third-party supplier websites?

By Uzair Amir For any modern business, the data that they hold is among their most valuable assets. Whether it is data about customers or about the business itself... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How safe is business data stored in third-party supplier websites?...

Popular forms of cybercrime you should be aware of

By David Balaban Cybercrime is any criminal activity where the main object as a target and/or as a tool is a computer or network... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Popular forms of cybercrime you should be aware of...

70% of the entire US population is now on Facebook

By Waqas In 2016, shocking research about Facebook revealed that by 2098, the social media giant will be the biggest virtual graveyard but now... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 70% of the entire US population is now on Facebook...

Hundreds of counterfeit branded shoe stores hacked with web skimmer

By Uzair Amir Research suggests that there are hundreds of fake branded shoe websites that are infected with credit card skimmer, which is... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hundreds of counterfeit branded shoe stores hacked with web skimmer...

NGINX office in Moscow raided by police

By Waqas Russian authorities have raided NGINX offices in Moscow over a complaint filed by Rambler. Here's what happened: This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: NGINX office in Moscow raided by police...

How to identify malware on your phone with these 7 signs

By Uzair Amir Malware and spyware are two security issues most commonly associated with desktop computers. Here's how to identify on your smartphone... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to identify malware on your phone with these 7 signs...

“The Smartest Lock Ever” KeyWe is Vulnerable to Hacking

By Waqas The smart lock from KeyWe is marketed as the “smartest” lock ever and sells at $155 on Amazon. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: "The Smartest Lock Ever” KeyWe is Vulnerable to Hacking...

Plundervolt: A new attack on Intel processors threatening SGX data

By Waqas Plundervolt flaw lets attackers manipulate voltage delivered to targeted CPU and steal data. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Plundervolt: A new attack on Intel processors threatening SGX data...

2.7 billion email addresses & plain-text passwords exposed online

By Waqas In addition to email addresses and passwords, the records contained MD5, SHA1, and SHA256 hashes.... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 2.7 billion email addresses & plain-text passwords exposed online...

Cyber attack cripples networks in city of Pensacola days after shooting

By Waqas The city's Mayor Grover Robinson has acknowledged that an extensive cyber attack on Friday crippled several City services in Pensacola. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cyber attack cripples networks in city of Pensacola days after shooting...

20 years prison for Romanian hackers who infected 400,000 computers

By Waqas Two Romanian hackers will be spending 20 and 18 years respectively in prison for infecting 400,000 computers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 20 years prison for Romanian hackers who infected 400,000 computers...

FBI uses PlayStation to bust large scale drug deal

By Waqas Who could have imagined PlayStation helping help FBI to bust large scale drug deals and putting culprit in court? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: FBI uses PlayStation to bust large scale drug deal...

How bluetooth technology is changing the electric smokers industry

By Owais Sultan In an age where most of us live in apartments that don’t have a backyard or a balcony, grilling meat at home can be an issue. Most smokers need good ventilation for operation and avoiding serious health issues, but electric smokers have been a boon for those living in small condos...

Fake VPN website delivering password-stealing malware

By Waqas A VPN virtual private network is a sensible option if you want to use the Internet discreetly without giving away your IP address. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake VPN website delivering password-stealing malware...

New privacy tool exposes which website leaves your data unprotected

By Sudais The new privacy tool will inform you if the site you are visiting expose your data or not. Here's how it's done... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New privacy tool exposes which website leaves your data unprotected...

New Linux vulnerability puts VPN connections at risk of hijacking

By Waqas Researchers believe that vulnerability can specifically affect VPN users by hijacking encrypted traffic. Here's how it happens... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Linux vulnerability puts VPN connections at risk of hijacking...

5 things you should never do when using anonymous operating systems

By David Balaban Some people overestimate the capabilities of anonymous operating systems, thinking that after they launch OS like Tails, they are completely protected from any enemy. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 5 things you should never do when using anonymous...

Israeli firm buys Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN raising privacy concerns

By Sudais Private Internet Access VPN users don't look happy with the development... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Israeli firm buys Private Internet Access PIA VPN raising privacy concerns...

Chinese DDoS tool Great Cannon resurfaces to target Hong Kong protestors

By Waqas The DDoS tool, on the other hand, intercepts the web traffic from Chinese websites and injects malicious codes... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Chinese DDoS tool Great Cannon resurfaces to target Hong Kong protestors...

Flawed Implementation of RCS Standard putting data of millions at risk

By Waqas The Rich Communication Services RCS messaging standard is used by almost every phone carrier around the globe... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Flawed Implementation of RCS Standard putting data of millions at risk...

3 arrested, 30,000+ piracy sites shut down in global operation IOSX

By Waqas The US National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center & Eurojust initiated operation against piracy sites named Operation In Our Sites X IOSX. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 3 arrested, 30,000+ piracy sites shut down in global operation IOSX...

10 Key Tips for Hiring a Web Design Company

By Uzair Amir Rather than just that random Google search, it would be best to utilize your professional network to discover a web design company. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 10 Key Tips for Hiring a Web Design Company...

This Smartwatch is exposing real-time location data of thousands of kids

By Sudais The manufacturer of this Smartwatch has been informed yet they have not taken any steps to stop the data from pubic exposure. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: This Smartwatch is exposing real-time location data of thousands of kids...

SMS and personal data of millions of Americans leaked online

By Sudais The database leak is yet another set back for Americans. Here's what was in the data and how it may affect victims. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: SMS and personal data of millions of Americans leaked online...

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating the Best Web Pages

By Uzair Amir Everyone knows that your site design and content can be the difference between success and failure... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating the Best Web Pages...

With KENT CamEye Travelling in a Cab Just Got a Lot Safer!

By Uzair Amir KENT CamEye is a next-gen car camera that has features like a 720p dual camera with a FOV of 120-degree. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: With KENT CamEye Travelling in a Cab Just Got a Lot Safer!...

Private details of Palo Alto Networks employees leaked online

By Waqas Palo Alto Networks, the renowned cyber security firm, has suffered an unusual data breach. Here's what happened... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Private details of Palo Alto Networks employees leaked online...

480.1 million mobile VPN downloaded worldwide in 12 months

By Sudais More and more people are using VPN now. This report reveals shocking stats on how these VPNs have become essential for our online life. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 480.1 million mobile VPN downloaded worldwide in 12 months...

How Will Blockchain Technology Revolutionize Logistics?

By Waqas If you haven’t noticed, blockchain technology is taking the world by storm, catapulting technology into unchartered, new territory.... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How Will Blockchain Technology Revolutionize Logistics?...

React Prereleases-Preparing for the Future

By Owais Sultan Recently, React has come up with prerelease channels to update users with the latest changes taking place in the React ecosystem. They spoke about this through a blog published on their React website. React relies on an open-source community to report bugs, open pull requests and...

Botnet found using YouTube to illegally mine cryptocurrency

By Sudais This time again, hackers have been found mining a popular yet anonymized cryptocurrency. Read more to know what these hackers are up to... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Botnet found using YouTube to illegally mine cryptocurrency...

UPbit cryptocurrency exchange hacked; Ether worth $50 million stolen

By Waqas South Korean cryptocurrency exchange UPbit has been hacked where hackers have stolen 342,000 Ether ETH - $51 million. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: UPbit cryptocurrency exchange hacked; Ether worth $50 million stolen...

Small businesses also need protection from cyber attacks

By Uzair Amir From large corporations to small business everyone is vulnerable to cyber attacks. What happened in these cyber attacks is a whole new story. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Small businesses also need protection from cyber attacks...

How To Stop Someone From Spying On Your Cell Phone

By Waqas Are you privacy-conscious especially when it comes to your smartphone? Look no further, here are 15 ways you can stop people from spying on your cell phone. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How To Stop Someone From Spying On Your Cell Phone...

Ginp Android trojan targets banking apps & threatens 2FA/SMS

By Waqas Dubbed Ginp; the trojan keeps coming back with new capabilities. Here's what the malware does to Android devices... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ginp Android trojan targets banking apps & threatens 2FA/SMS...

Facebook & Twitter suffer data breach via third-party developers

By Sudais Another day another breach involving Facebook, Twitter, and third-party developers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Facebook & Twitter suffer data breach via third-party developers...

How to decrypt your data from Hakbit & Jigsaw ransomware for free

By Sudais Here's how you can decrypt data from Hakbit and Jigsaw ransomware for free. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to decrypt your data from Hakbit & Jigsaw ransomware for free...

OnePlus website hacked to breach user data AGAIN!

By Waqas The official website of popular Chinese telecom giant OnePlus has been hacked again... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: OnePlus website hacked to breach user data AGAIN!...

How to choose secure software for your business

By Owais Sultan In this article, we will discover why your software can be harmful, what sort of danger you can expect of it, and.... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to choose secure software for your business...

Database with 1.2 billion people’s data leaked online without password

By Sudais In total, the database was home to over 4 terabytes of data sitting in plain sight for public access. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Database with 1.2 billion people's data leaked online without password...

Hackers now use web skimmers to steal credit card data

By Sudais Remember, in the usual scenario, cybercriminals use skimmers to steam card data from ATM and gas stations. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers now use web skimmers to steal credit card data...

Hackers access customer data in latest T-Mobile data breach

By Waqas This will be the second time when hackers have targeted T-Mobile in two years. Find out what data has been accessed by hackers this time... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers access customer data in latest T-Mobile data breach...