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Apple iOS mobile operating system’s Message App bug causes its devices iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch to crash and/or reboot. Apple announced that a patch for iOS 8.3 will be released soon. This week, a bug was identified in Apple iOS mobile operating system that caused all of its devices including the Apple Watch, iPhone […]
The IRS announced in an official statement today that it has closed down an online service to obtain tax records after sensing an “unusual activity” and it was detected that an illegal third party had accessed some accounts on the transcript application. Initially, it was discovered that the access was gained to more than 100,000 […]
Summary: An official statement issued by an FBI agent reveals that InfoSec researcher Chris Roberts has confessed to hacking into the controls of a flying aircraft triggering it to climb — John McAfee (founder of McAfee anti-virus software) is supporting Roberts on this issue. Earlier we reported how vulnerable In-Flight systems can be taken over by […]
Please note that the email that appears to be sent by USPS informing that due to incorrect address the firm has failed to deliver a parcel to the recipient is actually a malicious message. If you click on the “Shipping Label” web link present in that email, it will instantly download and install a malware on […]
The email apparently is sent from the popular messaging service WhatsApp and claims that you have received an audio recording. A malicious email claiming to be sent by the messaging service WhatsApp is actually a malware. The email’s subject line contains a name that has been derived from your email address’ first portion and a randomly […]
To demonstrate their creativity cybercriminals have released a new ransomware equipped with file encryption abilities and this time they have chosen logo of “Los Pollos Hermanos” fast food chain featured in famous TV show “Breaking Bad.” No matter how much we condemn cybercriminals for their deeds we cannot deny that they have been demonstrating their […]
If you are a hacker or an IT security researcher, United Airlines has announced its first ever Bug Bounty program for you guys. Yes, United Airlines is the first airline in the world to start a bug bounty program and pay rewards to those who will find security flaw/bugs on its apps, online portals, and websites. […]
Summary: In a bid to raise awareness regarding the way malware can affect GPUs, a team of developers recently created a Linux rootkit running on graphics cards — In the newly released proof-of-concept the team proved that no OS is strong enough to evade the malware and basically the existing security tools are weak not the […]
Summary: Earlier this week Bob Sullivan reported that hackers can easily access Starbucks customer accounts by stealing their username and passwords and naturally Starbucks app users panicked — Starbucks in its official statement denied the allegations of any sort of security breach. An independent tech reporter Bob Sullivan shocked the users of Starbucks app by reporting that […]
The CrowStrike researchers discovered that any attacker can burst out of specific virtual machines and exploit whatever is running nearby — The most disturbing fact revealed is that a portion of cloud-hosted network may also be running on that same system. This revelation nullifies the claim that these vessels are extremely strong and protective. A […]
A Florida based woman thwarted a dangerous hostage situation by using the delivery instructions section of an online pizza ordering service by sending plea for help. This has now been officially confirmed that a quick thinking woman and a Pizza order can save lives. Cheryl Treadway, a Florida woman, found herself and her three kids […]
Can you believe there are several online forums who actually claim to provide hackers in case you want to get someone’s Website, Facebook, Gmail, WhatsApp, Netflix etc hacked? The grand and Mysterious “World Wide Web” can be a dilemma for the naive, searching for the desired items may open a Pandora box of forbidden gifts. It is no […]
AlphaCrypt Crypto-Malware the actual mind blower is that it Looks like TeslaCrypt and acts like CryptoWall. the latest piece of ransomware with new and improved file encryption capabilities has been discovered by security researchers, it was also known that it is somewhat similar in some measures from the rest of the two crypto-malware, TeslaCrypt and the […]
The malicious email, targeted at a company’s resume screening department, is equipped with file encryption capabilities. A new ransomware having capabilities of file encryption is being flung at the company workers that perform resume screening for job seekers. This malware is distributed through a short and precise email message that appears legitimate and informs about […]
The IOActive researchers reported that Lenovo devices software has serious security flaws and vulnerabilities that can be easily exploited by cyber criminals for installing malware. Globally active Chinese PC manufacturer Lenovo has been accused by researchers for running a “massive security risk” when experts identified exploitable flaws in its software. Reportedly, security Firm IOActive’s researchers […]
A complex malware dubbed as Rombertik has been designed to steal user data and comprises of several layers of anti-analysis functionality and obfuscation — Its last check is highly dangerous as it can trigger itself as destruct and destroys all the files stored on the user’s home folder. Hackers are spreading the Rombertik malware through […]
The web is an interconnected maze consisting of people, organization and computers. The easiest way to hack into such a system is to find the weakest link between them. Usually, the human link is always the weakest and therefore the easiest route to hack into any organization computer network. Consequently, modern-day hackers have shifted from […]
A warning has been issued by the FAA regarding the software glitch in the system of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner — This glitch can abruptly shut-off all electrical power of the plane during mid-air causing the flyers to lose control of the flight. Federal Aviation Administration/FAA revealed that the internal electrical supply system of Boeing’s 787 […]
Delivering banking malware through Microsoft Word documents has been a less common method. However, it is currently being used for spreading malicious macros and PDF files in a single item — Avast Experts. Researchers at Avast have identified that the previously less common method of spreading banking malware has suddenly been increased. They further noted […]
Expect exposure of confidential news pieces and government/corporate classified documents every now and then because WikiLeaks, the anti-secrecy group has re-launched its anonymous leak submission WikiLeaks, the famous whistle-blowing website, has opened its systems again for the public. The site has remained in headlines for long previously for anonymously submitting sensitive information. Around four and […]
Google has recently unveiled a new Chrome extension called Password Alert, designed as a defense tool for phishing threats by issuing an early warning alert for users. Password Alert will compare a hashed version of your password to a password you enter into a browser and a warning will be issued in the event that […]