New Linux kernel memory corruption bug causes full system compromise

By Waqas Researchers dubbed it a "straightforward Linux kernel locking bug" that they exploited against Debian Buster's 4.19.0.13-amd64 kernel. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Linux kernel memory corruption bug causes full system compromise...

REvil ransomware gang goes dark after its Tor sites are hacked

By Deeba Ahmed In July 2021 the REvil ransomware group vanished due to mounting US pressure after the Kaseya attack. However, the group was back in September 2021 by carrying out extortion-based DDoS attacks on ITSPs in the UK and Canada/America. The infamous REvil ransomware group has suddenly...

Chinese VPN app Quickfox caught exposing 1 million users’ data

By Waqas The Quickfox VPN is mainly used by Chinese citizens living abroad who need to access Chinese websites as most of these sites are geo-restricted. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Chinese VPN app Quickfox caught exposing 1 million users data...

How using the purple team approach helps in addressing cybercrime

By Waqas Automated purple teaming is one of the best ways to address cybercrime as it does not only test for the deficiencies in existing security controls. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How using the purple team approach helps in addressing cybercrime...

iPhone 13 Pro, Windows, Chrome, Linux and others pwned at Tianfu Cup

By Waqas Tianfu Cup is the Chinese version of the Pwn2own in Kunlun Lab managed to secure first place by hacking iPhone 13. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: iPhone 13 Pro, Windows, Chrome, Linux and others pwned at Tianfu Cup...

Cloud security is an ongoing struggle to keep sensitive data safe. Is it getting any easier?

By Owais Sultan The latest cloud security breaches show that we have miles to go as we keep fighting to keep our sensitive data safe. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cloud security is an ongoing struggle to keep sensitive data safe. Is it getting any easier?...

Ad-blocker Chrome extension AllBlock injected ads in Google searches

By Deeba Ahmed AllBlock was available on Google Chrome's Web Store where it is marketed as a potent Ad Blocker focusing on Facebook and YouTube to prevent pop-ups. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ad-blocker Chrome extension AllBlock injected ads in Google searches...

Minecraft declared the most malware-infected game

By Waqas According to new research by Atlas VPN, Minecraft related malware infected 44,335 devices while Kaspersky antivirus software detected 300,000 malware cases. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Minecraft declared the most malware-infected game...

CISA – Ransomware targeted SCADA systems of 3 US water facilities

By Deeba Ahmed US has warned of more ransomware attacks on IT and OT networks of country's Water and Wastewater Systems WWS Sector facilities. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: CISA - Ransomware targeted SCADA systems of 3 US water facilities...

Staggering growth of cybercrime and how data science helps improve online security

By Waqas If you were to compare the money generated by cybercrime with the GDP of world nations, it would come third behind the economic powerhouses of America and China. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Staggering growth of cybercrime and how data science helps improve...

OpenSea vulnerability allowed crypto stealing with malicious NFTs

By Waqas Researchers investigated the issue in OpenSea after an increase in complaints about receiving and opening free airdropped NFTs to steal user funds. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: OpenSea vulnerability allowed crypto stealing with malicious NFTs...

How to fix iPhone boot loop and iPhone black screen by yourself

By Owais Sultan iPhone boot loop has become more prominent following the recent iOS upgrades. Worse, you might even experience an iPhone black screen. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to fix iPhone boot loop and iPhone black screen by yourself...

Psst! tool by 1Password lets users share passwords using a link

By Waqas 1Password password manager has introduced a new tool called Password Secure Sharing Tool or Psst! that lets users share their passwords or "anything in their 1Password vault" by simply using a link. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Psst! tool by 1Password lets use...

DDoS booter customers received warning letters by Dutch police

By Waqas Apparently, those who continued using DDoS services after receiving the warning would be prosecuted for a cyber offense. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: DDoS booter customers received warning letters by Dutch police...

Brazilian marketplace integrator Hariexpress exposed 1.75 billion records

By Waqas At the time of publishing this article, the data was still exposed and growing as there has been no response from Hariexpress. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Brazilian marketplace integrator Hariexpress exposed 1.75 billion records...

Why Businesses Need To Go Lean With Cybersecurity

By Waqas As hackers get smarter, cybersecurity becomes a key concern - Let's dig deeper into why businesses need to go lean with cybersecurity. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Why Businesses Need To Go Lean With Cybersecurity...

Microsoft Azure customer hit by 2.4 Tbps DDoS attack

By Waqas Microsoft has confirmed that the DDoS attack against an Azure customer originated from a botnet comprising at least 70,000 compromised devices. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft Azure customer hit by 2.4 Tbps DDoS attack...

Best performing cybersecurity companies and their recent developments

By Owais Sultan Cybersecurity companies are the backbone to fight cybercrime - Let's dig deeper into which cybersecurity company is doing what. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Best performing cybersecurity companies and their recent developments...

Iran-linked hackers hit Israeli, US and EU defense tech firm

By Deeba Ahmed Microsoft has warned that hackers linked to Iran are mainly targeting Office 365 clients in defense technology firms. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Iran-linked hackers hit Israeli, US and EU defense tech firm...

Why You Should Use Dynamic QR Code Generator

By Owais Sultan To make your brand more authentic, you need to have a dynamic QR code generator generating customized codes for your brand. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Why You Should Use Dynamic QR Code Generator...

The Fight against Financial Cyber Crime

By Owais Sultan The financial services industry is a lucrative target and is disproportionately affected by the rise of cyber crime. Let's discuss its prevention measures. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Fight against Financial Cyber Crime...

Couple sold nuclear warship data hidden in peanut butter sandwich

By Deeba Ahmed The couple used a bubble gum package and peanut butter sandwich to hide SD card with sensitive data and sell it to undercover FBI agents. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Couple sold nuclear warship data hidden in peanut butter sandwich...

Amnesty Intl. accuses Indian cyber security firm of spyware attacks

By Waqas According to Amnesty International, it found evidence that attackers testing the spyware were using the IP address of Indian cyber security firm Innefu Labs. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Amnesty Intl. accuses Indian cyber security firm of spyware attacks...

Firefox Suggest to display sponsored ads but users can disable them

By Deeba Ahmed The company maintains that it has to help fund Firefox’s optimization/development, and therefore, it has introduced a new feature called Firefox Suggest in Firefox 93. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Firefox Suggest to display sponsored ads but users can...

Beware- FontOnLake Rootkit Malware Attacking Linux Systems

By Deeba Ahmed According to ESET's researchers, components of FontOnLake malware are divided into three groups: Trojamized app, Rootkit, and Backdoor. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Beware- FontOnLake Rootkit Malware Attacking Linux Systems...

A Brief Walkthrough On CMMS Cybersecurity

By Owais Sultan CMMS platforms can also be compromised like peer software which brings us to our today’s discussion topic of how to prevent cyber attacks. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: A Brief Walkthrough On CMMS Cybersecurity...

Twitch data breach resulted from server configuration error

By Deeba Ahmed Twitch Data Breach took place a couple of days ago when an anonymous hacker published a torrent file with 125 GB worth of data on the 4chan messaging board. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Twitch data breach resulted from server configuration error...

What is a data breach & how to prevent one?

By Owais Sultan What is a data breach? A data breach is a security lapse where a non-authorized person can assess sensitive information without authorization. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: What is a data breach & how to prevent one?...

Telecom giant behind routing SMS discloses 5-year-long data breach

By Deeba Ahmed The target of the data breach Syniverse works with carriers like T-Mobile, Verizon, Twilio, and AT&T in routing SMS text messages. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Telecom giant behind routing SMS discloses 5-year-long data breach...

Medtronic recalls insulin pump controllers over life-threatening flaws

By Deeba Ahmed Medtronic has recalled the remote controllers used with some of the company’s insulin pumps because of inherent vulnerabilities that could lead to injury or death. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Medtronic recalls insulin pump controllers over...

The Telegraph newspaper exposed 10TB of subscriber data

By Deeba Ahmed The data was exposed due to an unprotected Elasticsearch cluster and remained open to public access without any security authentication. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Telegraph newspaper exposed 10TB of subscriber data...

Twitch hacked- Source code and Streamer payment figures leaked

By Waqas Twitch has undergone a massive hack resulting in leaking the source code for its unreleased streaming service, creator payout details, and other sensitive information. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Twitch hacked- Source code and Streamer payment figures leaked...

How Can You Use A VPN On Netflix?

By Owais Sultan To watch Netflix securely and unlock its international catalog, you just need a reliable VPN - Let's dig deeper on how to do so. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How Can You Use A VPN On Netflix?...

TangleBot Android malware hijacks phone to steal login credentials

By Waqas Another day, another Android malware - This time it is called TangleBot malware whose entire modus operandi involves stealing your password. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: TangleBot Android malware hijacks phone to steal login credentials...

Cybersecurity risk assessment: Does Your Company Need It?

By Waqas Understanding, monitoring, controlling, and reducing cyber risk throughout your company is the goal of a cybersecurity risk assessment. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cybersecurity risk assessment: Does Your Company Need It?...

White House Dark Web Marketplace Shuts Down its Operations

By Waqas The White House Dark Web Marketplace says “We are retiring!” meaning the marketplace is shutting down after years of a successful run. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: White House Dark Web Marketplace Shuts Down its Operations...

Ransomware gang behind attacks on 100+ companies busted

By Waqas Law enforcement authorities managed to seize millions in cryptocurrency and luxury vehicles owned by the ransomware gang. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ransomware gang behind attacks on 100+ companies busted...

Streamline Customer Screening Today. Here’s How.

By Waqas When it comes to preventing financial crime such as anti-money laundering, organizations need to make use of a customer screening process that takes human errors into account - Let's dig deeper! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Streamline Customer Screening Today...

ATM bombing suspect blew himself up while filming tutorial

By Deeba Ahmed Europol revealed that the gang was involved in at least fifteen ATM bombings in Germany, causing financial losses of around €2.15 million. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ATM bombing suspect blew himself up while filming tutorial...

Facebook down with Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp service disruption

By Waqas Facebook down? Yes, Facebook is down along with Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus VR due to DNS-related issues. You are not alone; the social media giant Facebook along with its subsidiaries including Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus VR are down and suffering ongoing...

Ex-army admin jailed for 12 years over US military health data theft

By Deeba Ahmed Frederick Brown, a medical data technician & admin associated with the 65th Medical Brigade of the US Army caused millions of dollars in losses. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ex-army admin jailed for 12 years over US military health data theft...

Android flubot malware installs itself by faking security update

By Deeba Ahmed The warning is obviously phony but looks authentic that can deceive users into installing Flubot malware on their devices. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android flubot malware installs itself by faking security update...

Hackers exploit 2FA flaw to steal crypto from 6,000 Coinbase users

By Waqas working to reimburse the customers for the funds they have lost and help them regain control of their accounts. Here's what happened. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers exploit 2FA flaw to steal crypto from 6,000 Coinbase users...

Anonymous leaks more EPIK host data; ‘larger than previous leak’

By Waqas According to Anonymous, the EPIK data leak involves bootable disk images, API tokens, over 500,000 private keys, etc. all in plain-text format. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Anonymous leaks more EPIK host data; larger than previous leak...

Apple AirTags can be used as trojan for credential hacking

By Waqas According to penetration tester and security researcher Bobby Raunch, Apple's AirTags can be used for credential hacking and data theft vectors. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Apple AirTags can be used as trojan for credential hacking...

GriftHorse Android malware hit 10 million devices in 70 countries

By Deeba Ahmed Dubbed GriftHorse by researchers; the malware has stolen millions of dollars from its victims across 70 countries around the world. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: GriftHorse Android malware hit 10 million devices in 70 countries...

NSA, CISA Release Guidelines to Secure VPNs

By Deeba Ahmed The NSA and CISA have published guidelines to secure virtual private networks VPNs as threat actors have been exploiting VPN vulnerabilities. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: NSA, CISA Release Guidelines to Secure VPNs...

Telegram Bots Stealing One-Time Passwords

By Waqas So far two Telegram bots called SMSRanger and BloodOTPbot have been found taking part in this malicious campaign. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Telegram Bots Stealing One-Time Passwords...

TA544 threat actors hit Italian firms with Ursnif banking trojan

By Waqas A new malware campaign from a group called TA544 is targeting organizations in Italy with Ursnif banking trojan - Here's how it works. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: TA544 threat actors hit Italian firms with Ursnif banking trojan...

5 Personal Cyber Security Tips

By Waqas In the scenario, where cyber attacks are evolving, from business to an unsuspecting internet user; learning about cyber security is a must. Let's dig into it. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 5 Personal Cyber Security Tips...