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How a Hacker Hacked PayPal by Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Today even the big financial players like PayPal, who are expected to deliver secured services to its users, aren’t safe from the hacking attacks and vulnerabilities. Actually they are the one who are constantly targeted by hackers. Here I am going to tell you about a critical remote code execution vulnerability that has been reported […]

‘Payment Reversal’ Another PayPal Phishing Scam Targeting Customers

A new email that has been targeting PayPal users states that the company is examining a payment reversal regarding Apple and user’s account has been restricted “due to login from an unknown device.” The email informs that user needs to click a “Login Now” button for resolving the problem. In reality, PayPal isn’t the sender […]

PayPal will Pay $7.7 Million to U.S. Government For Breaching Sanctions Law

Paypal got itself into a heavy fine totaling $7.7 million after being alleged to have processed payments for highly suspicious customers that led to the breach of US sanctions. Paypal made a settlement with the U.S Treasury Department to pay the fine for having processed the suspicious payments amounting to $44000. Paypal however did not […]

PayPal Buckles Under US Pressure: Terminates MEGA Cloud Service Payments

PayPal will not be processing payments for MEGA, a cloud storage services business, citing the company’s encryption as a problem. “PayPal has ceased processing MEGA customer payments effective immediately,” said MEGA, Kim Dotcom’s encrypted storage startup, in its blog post. PayPal raised concerns over its end-to-end encryption. “MEGA has a unique model with its end-to-end […]

Crackdown: Fake PayPal lookalike phishing websites taken offline

PayPal has always been a target for cybercriminals in fake campaigns to steal money from users. Sometimes PayPal fake emails or phishing links trick users to login with their financial details.  To get rid of such fake sites, PayPal has joined forces with OpenDNS, an IT security company that keeps an eye on suspicious domain name registrations. As a […]

eBay Hacked; 128 Million Users Asked to Change Passwords

eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) has confirmed yesterday on its blog that it experienced one of the biggest criminal cyberattacks ever and has requested its users to change their passwords. “Changing passwords is a best practice and will help enhance security for eBay users,” said the blog. The hackers compromised a small number of employee log-in […]