Cloudflare Thwarted Largest Ever HTTPS DDoS Attack

By Deeba Ahmed The DDoS attack originated from 121 countries and was powered by a small botnet of only 5,067 hacked… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cloudflare Thwarted Largest Ever HTTPS DDoS Attack...

Elasticsearch Database Mess Up Exposed Login, PII Data of 30,000 Students

By Deeba Ahmed The misconfigured Elasticsearch database apparently belonged to the US-based software solution provider Transact Campus. SafetyDetectives’ cybersecurity research team… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Elasticsearch Database Mess Up Exposed Login, PII Data of...

How 3D Printing Has Become a Global Trend With Time

By Owais Sultan What occurs to your mind when you hear of 3D printing? The latest advent in technology? Well, truth… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How 3D Printing Has Become a Global Trend With Time...

Hackers Using Web3 Backdoor Wallets to Steal Seed Phrases from iOS/Android Users

By Deeba Ahmed A Chinese-speaking, technically skilled threat actor distributes backdoored applications to extract cash from victims in a newly discovered… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers Using Web3 Backdoor Wallets to Steal Seed Phrases from iOS/Android Users...

Admin of DDoS-For-Hire Service “DownThem” Gets 2 Years Prison Sentence

By Waqas Matthew Gatrel was arrested after an extensive crackdown by the FBI and other agencies against 15 booter service… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Admin of DDoS-For-Hire Service "DownThem" Gets 2 Years Prison Sentence...

Scoop: Uganda Security Exchange Caught Leaking 32GB of Sensitive Data

By Waqas Apart from personal and financial records, the data also included plain-text login credentials including usernames and passwords of… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Scoop: Uganda Security Exchange Caught Leaking 32GB of Sensitive Data...

Vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems Lets Attackers Remotely Unlock Doors

By Deeba Ahmed In total, eight zero-day vulnerabilities have been detected in Carrier’s industrial control systems ICS which, if exploited, allow… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems Lets Attackers Remotely Unlock Doors...

Bluetooth Signals Can Be Abused To Detect and Track Smartphones

By Deeba Ahmed Even unpaired smartphones are vulnerable to tracking. According to a study by the University of California San Diego’s engineers,… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Bluetooth Signals Can Be Abused To Detect and Track Smartphones...

How To Secure WordPress Website From Cyber Attacks?

By Owais Sultan If you own a WordPress website this article is for you because it addresses WordPress security and protection… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How To Secure WordPress Website From Cyber Attacks?...

Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) is Changing Data Centers

By Owais Sultan Hyperconverged infrastructure is changing the way data centers work for the better. Learn about the benefits of hyperconverged… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hyperconverged Infrastructure HCI is Changing Data Centers...

Russian Radio Station Hacked to Broadcast Ukrainian National Anthem

By Waqas The Kommersant FMs online bulletin was suddenly interrupted to play Ukraines anthem and anti-war songs by anti-war hackers… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russian Radio Station Hacked to Broadcast Ukrainian National Anthem...

New MSDT 0-day Flaw ‘DogWalk’ Receives Free Unofficial Patches

By Deeba Ahmed DogWalk comes soon after another MSDT zero-day vulnerability dubbed Follina was discovered, and Microsoft claimed it was a… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New MSDT 0-day Flaw DogWalk Receives Free Unofficial Patches...

MyEasyDocs Exposed 30GB of Israeli and Indian Students PII Data

By Waqas MyEasyDocs is a Chennai, India based online documents verification platform whose Microsoft Azure server exposed data of over… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: MyEasyDocs Exposed 30GB of Israeli and Indian Students PII Data...

SSNDOB Cybercrime Marketplace Seized in Intl. Coordinated Operation

By Waqas The FBI teamed up with European law enforcement authorities to dismantle the marketplace but couldnt arrest its administrators.… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: SSNDOB Cybercrime Marketplace Seized in Intl. Coordinated Operation...

Telegram Shared Personal User Data With German Authorities

By Deeba Ahmed The popular messenger app has transferred the data of its users to the German Federal Criminal Police Office.… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Telegram Shared Personal User Data With German Authorities...

How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack

By Owais Sultan Remediation following ransomware is a long process during which companies have to do to protect their assets and… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack...

Cyber Security Giant Mandiant Denies Hacking Claims By LockBit Ransomware

By Deeba Ahmed According to a Mandiant representative, the company was aware of LockBit 2.0 claims, but there was no evidence of… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cyber Security Giant Mandiant Denies Hacking Claims By LockBit Ransomware...

How to use AI in cybersecurity?

By Owais Sultan Lets talk about how AI in cybersecurity protects the corporate networks of companies. Technological progress has not only… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to use AI in cybersecurity?...

Russian Ministry Website Hacked to Display “Glory To Ukraine” Message

By Deeba Ahmed The targeted website which belongs to the Russian Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Utilities, was also asked to… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russian Ministry Website Hacked to Display "Glory To Ukraine" Message...

Anonymous Hacktivists Leak 1TB of Top Russian Law Firm Data

By Waqas Rustam Kurmaev and Partners work with the Russian government and other high-profile banking, media, oil, and industrial companies,… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Anonymous Hacktivists Leak 1TB of Top Russian Law Firm Data...

Scoop: Australian Trading Giant ACY Securities Exposed 60GB of User Data

By Waqas Upon being alerted by security researcher Anurag Sen, the company rubbished the sensitivity of the matter by labeling… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Scoop: Australian Trading Giant ACY Securities Exposed 60GB of User Data...

Fake Updates Continue To Be A Digital Risk: What To Do?

By Owais Sultan In this digital era, online threats are booming as much as the internet user base. Sometimes, malware infects… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake Updates Continue To Be A Digital Risk: What To Do?...

Authorities Take Down SMS-based FluBot Android Spyware

By Deeba Ahmed The takedown resulted from a global law enforcement operation involving eleven countries, headed by Europol’s European Cybercrime Center.… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Authorities Take Down SMS-based FluBot Android Spyware...

FBI Seizes WeLeakInfo, IPStress and OVH-Booter Cybercrime Portals

By Waqas The U.S. Department of Justice DoJ confirmed seizing three domains used by cybercriminals to sell stolen personal data… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: FBI Seizes WeLeakInfo, IPStress and OVH-Booter Cybercrime Portals...

ExpressVPN Removes VPN Servers in India Rejecting Data Collection Law

By Deeba Ahmed The new law requires service providers to store users web usage patterns, designated IP addresses, etc. for the… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ExpressVPN Removes VPN Servers in India Rejecting Data Collection Law...

Types of Web Hosting and How Much Does It Cost To Host A Website?

By Owais Sultan Hosting a website is not only about the domain name. It also includes web hosting services, which provide… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Types of Web Hosting and How Much Does It Cost To Host A Website?...

Is CSS Really Necessary for Responsive Web Design?

By Owais Sultan Is CSS a necessity for responsive web design? This article will help you find out if it really… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Is CSS Really Necessary for Responsive Web Design?...

New PoC Shows IoT Devices Can Be Hacked to Install Ransomware on OT Networks

By Deeba Ahmed In this PoC, the ransomware attack dubbed R4IoT uses vulnerable IoT devices in this case, vulnerable security cameras… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New PoC Shows IoT Devices Can Be Hacked to Install Ransomware on OT Networks...

Unofficial Micropatch for Follina Released as Chinese Hackers Exploit the 0-day

By Waqas The Follina vulnerability was originally discovered after a malicious Microsoft Word document was uploaded on VirusTotal from a… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Unofficial Micropatch for Follina Released as Chinese Hackers Exploit the 0-day...

Protecting Your Data from Cybercriminals by Following Simple Yet Vital Steps

By Owais Sultan If you are online, protecting yourself from cybercrime should be your priority to avoid being a victim of… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Protecting Your Data from Cybercriminals by Following Simple Yet Vital Steps...

Cybersecurity Automation: How Can Businesses Benefit From It

By Owais Sultan Businesses of all sizes are prone to cyberattacks, and this is no longer a taboo. Malicious actors are… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cybersecurity Automation: How Can Businesses Benefit From It...

Pegasus Airlines Leaked 6.5TB of Data in AWS S3 Bucket Mess Up

By Waqas Pegasus Airlines is a Turkey-based low-cost airline that exposed Electronic Flight Bag EFB data to the public including… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Pegasus Airlines Leaked 6.5TB of Data in AWS S3 Bucket Mess Up...

Hackers Selling US Colleges VPN Credentials on Russian Forums- FBI

By Waqas The network credentials and VPN access information were mainly acquired through ransomware, spear-phishing, and other cyberattacks. According to… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers Selling US Colleges VPN Credentials on Russian Forums- FBI...

Researchers Warn of New Microsoft Office 0-Day Vulnerability “Follina”

By Deeba Ahmed NaoSec cybersecurity researchers state the "odd-looking" MS Word document was uploaded on VirusTotal from a Belarus IP address.… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Researchers Warn of New Microsoft Office 0-Day Vulnerability "Follina"...

New WhatsApp OTP Scam Allows Scammers to Hijack Your Account

By Deeba Ahmed The new WhatsApp scam is currently targeting users in India. On May 23rd, 2022, the founder and CEO… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New WhatsApp OTP Scam Allows Scammers to Hijack Your Account...

10 Application Security Best Practices To Follow In 2022

By Waqas In recent years, the app development industry has experienced unprecedented growth. Mobile applications and web applications have become… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 10 Application Security Best Practices To Follow In 2022...

How To Screencast on Windows 10

By Owais Sultan Screen recorder for Windows is a useful feature that comes in handy for a variety of tasks, especially… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How To Screencast on Windows 10...

ChromeLoader Browser Malware Spreading Via Pirated Games and QR Codes

By Waqas A new malvertising campaign has emerged in which ChromeLoader malware is being used to hijack browsers and steal… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ChromeLoader Browser Malware Spreading Via Pirated Games and QR Codes...

Cybercrime Syndicate Leader Behind Phishing and BEC Scams Arrested in Nigeria

By Deeba Ahmed Cyber security companies across the globe helped Interpol bust an unnamed cybercriminal being large-scale BEC scams and phishing… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cybercrime Syndicate Leader Behind Phishing and BEC Scams Arrested in Nigeria...

How Software Architects Can Manage Technical Debt in a Microservice Architecture

By Owais Sultan Most software architects wear two different hats - they act as software engineers and technical leaders. However, software… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How Software Architects Can Manage Technical Debt in a Microservice Architecture...

DuckDuckGo Allows Microsoft Trackers Despite No Tracking Policy – Researcher

By Waqas The privacy-oriented search engine and browser provider DuckDuckGo has received flak after a researcher identified Microsoft Trackers in… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: DuckDuckGo Allows Microsoft Trackers Despite No Tracking Policy - Researcher...

Pro-Iran Group ALtahrea Hits Port of London Website by DDoS Attack

By Waqas A seemingly ‘politically motivated’ DDoS attack knocked down the Port of London authority’s website. The Port of London… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Pro-Iran Group ALtahrea Hits Port of London Website by DDoS Attack...

142 Million MGM Resorts Records Leaked on Telegram for Free Download

By Waqas As seen by Hackread.com and researchers at VPNMentor, the leaked data includes sensitive PII information of MGM resort… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 142 Million MGM Resorts Records Leaked on Telegram for Free Download...

Personal Data of Tens of Millions of Russians and Ukrainians Exposed Online

By Waqas The trove of data was leaked due to a misconfigured Elasticsearch server and in total it stored 870… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Personal Data of Tens of Millions of Russians and Ukrainians Exposed Online...

How to Optimize Your Database Storage in MySQL

By Owais Sultan SQL structured query language is a unique programming language for storing, manipulating, and retrieving data from a database.… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to Optimize Your Database Storage in MySQL...

Anonymous Declares Cyber War Against Pro-Russia Hacker Group Killnet

By Waqas The Pro-Russia Hacker Group Killnet recently targeted European institutions, while Anonymous hackers are already claiming to have leaked… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Anonymous Declares Cyber War Against Pro-Russia Hacker Group Killnet...

Predator Spyware Using Zero-day to Target Android Devices

By Deeba Ahmed Spyware developer firm Cytrox is under Googles radar for developing exploits against five 0-day flaws in Android and… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Predator Spyware Using Zero-day to Target Android Devices...

5 Casual Games You Can Play on Your Mobile Browser Now

By Owais Sultan Online gaming has always been the buddy of leisure time because they allow us to bring some enjoyment… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 5 Casual Games You Can Play on Your Mobile Browser Now...

A Short Guide to Understanding the Exciting Realm of Fintech

By Owais Sultan Fintech is skyrocketing in popularity, posing the first serious challenge to legacy financial institutions. What is it &… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: A Short Guide to Understanding the Exciting Realm of Fintech...

Avoiding Risks by Using Secure Online Crypto Platform

By Owais Sultan Cryptocurrency theft has become a common issue in the online trading space, thus making most investors take a… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Avoiding Risks by Using Secure Online Crypto Platform...