All About Ring’s New Virtual Security Guard

By Owais Sultan Ring’s Virtual Security Guard is a live, customizable motion event monitoring service by Rapid Response that works with the external Ring cameras at home or business. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: All About Rings New Virtual Security Guard...

Free and Best OSINT Tools 2021

By Owais Sultan OSINT refers to information collected from online sources however it requires tools to do so, and here are the 10 best OSINT Tools for 2020. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Free and Best OSINT Tools 2021...

Researcher found 70% Wi-Fi networks in Tel Aviv are hackable

By Waqas While examining Wi-Fi networks in Tel Aviv, Israel, 70% or around three-quarters of home and small-scale office Wi-Fi network passwords were vulnerable to hacking using inexpensive hacking tools. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Researcher found 70% Wi-Fi networks...

Iranian Gas Stations Crippled After Suffering Cyberattack

By Deeba Ahmed Soon after the cyberattack, videos and posts started surfacing on social media displaying messages that read: "Khamenei! Where is our gas?" Another sign read: "Free gas in Jamaran gas station." This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Iranian Gas Stations Crippled...

Millions of Android devices abused by UltimaSMS Adware Scam

By Waqas The UltimaSMS Adware scam is abusing Android apps to subscribe users to premium SMS services that charge up to $40/month depending on their mobile carrier and geographic location. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Millions of Android devices abused by UltimaSMS...

SolarWinds hackers, Nobelium, hit cloud providers and resellers

By Waqas So far, Microsoft has informed 140 companies about the new attack campaign being carried out by Nobelium 14 of which were compromised by the group. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: SolarWinds hackers, Nobelium, hit cloud providers and resellers...

Facebook sues Ukrainian man for scraping and selling 178m users’ data

By Deeba Ahmed Facebook tracked down the programmer after he mistakenly used the same username and contact information on email and job portals. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Facebook sues Ukrainian man for scraping and selling 178m users data...

CISA warns of trojanized versions of JavaScript library’s NPM package

By Deeba Ahmed The warning comes days after three rogue packages, okhsa, klow, and klown discovered by DevSecOps firm Sonatype, were removed from the NPM repository. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: CISA warns of trojanized versions of JavaScript librarys NPM package...

UpdateAgent malware variant impersonates legitimate macOS software

By Waqas According to Microsoft Security Intelligence, the new variant of UpdateAgent malware is also capable of dropping adware against macOS. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: UpdateAgent malware variant impersonates legitimate macOS software...

Google details cookie stealer malware campaign targeting YouTubers

By Waqas Google attributed the malware campaign to a group of attackers recruited via a Russian-language hacker forum. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google details cookie stealer malware campaign targeting YouTubers...

WinRAR vulnerability allowed attackers to remotely hijack systems

By Deeba Ahmed The vulnerability in WinRAR trialware could be abused by a remote attacker for executing arbitrary code on any system thus, getting an opportunity to launch a range of attacks. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: WinRAR vulnerability allowed attackers to remote...

Data analytics firm exposed 2m Instagram and TikTok users’ data

By Deeba Ahmed The victims of this "data leak" also include celebrities like Alicia Keys, Loren Gray, Kylie Jenner, Ariana Grande, and Kim Kardashian. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Data analytics firm exposed 2m Instagram and TikTok users data...

Hacker steals govt database with info of entire Argentine population

By Deeba Ahmed Reportedly, the database also contains personal information of Argentinian President Alberto Fernández, football superstars Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker steals govt database with info of entire Argentine population...

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...