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Now here comes the latest where cybercriminals are abusing web browser code to create windows that prevent users from closing it, this is the latest finding from security company Malwarebytes. This is an attempt by the scammer to freeze Google Chrome, and as they exploit this feature at the same time sends out a bogus warning, which […]
The lethal form of surveillance tools meant for Android spyware is something that comes uncovered. These kinds of spyware are equipped with features that are never seen before. We are talking about something called Skygofree, which researchers say is a term that was used in one of the domains. This malware was designed for surveillance […]
A new vulnerability in Google App Scripts has opened the door to new possibilities for cyber criminals. Researchers at cybersecurity firm Proofpoint have discovered a new way of exploiting Google App Scripts and thus deliver malware via URLs. A detailed post on the official Proofpoint blog discusses this; the blog post says- “Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications […]
Cyber criminals are getting smarter and more resourceful. They are now spoofing hardware accessories to spread their malicious payloads. Recent reports have revealed that some hackers have begun sending malicious which trick the user into believing that the attachment is coming from the network printer. Researchers at Barracuda reported attacks of this nature in November […]
In our series on the trends to look out for in 2018, we discuss today the different cyber threats that we need to be concerned about in the new year… RansomwareRansomware attacks happened in an unprecedented scale in 2017; the WannaCry attack, the NotPetya incident and other such ransomware strikes impacted and crippled major organizations […]
We, at HackerCombat, are positive-minded and optimistic on the main. We believe that as cyber security experts we can keep fighting all those cyber threats and attacks that keep happening. We know that we are better equipped and more up-to-date than the cyber criminals out there and can combat them very effectively. Yet, when we […]
As 2018 approaches, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has called upon citizens in the U.S. to be alert and on the lookout for new highly-sophisticated email, likely to be a phishing scam. They will be sending mass emails to swindle of personal information on the pretext of a tax refund. Every day people fall victim […]
Many leading healthcare organizations have been targeted and attacked by cyber criminals in the last few years. One of the most notable among recent instances is the WannaCry ransomware attack throwing out of gear UK’s National Health Service (NHS). Today, when healthcare organizations depend on the cloud and the internet in a great way, security […]
Cyber attacks continue to be the major nightmare for most of the business, and most of that is because of the vulnerabilities in the respective systems. Security experts believe that most of the attacks in the 2018 attackers are likely to make use of the vulnerabilities. This is inspite of the fact that patches are […]
‘Andromeda’, a huge malware system, a botnet made up of millions of computers, has finally been taken offline, as per reports. It’s also reported that the cyber criminal who has been behind the Andromeda network, has been arrested as a result of a joint operation involving Belarus, Germany and the United States. Reuters reports from […]
The Google Play store has made headlines recently when cyber criminals were able to hack in and post a fake WhatsApp messenger update for download. More than a million Android phone users were tricked into downloading the app but the overall breach was relatively minor. Hackers were able to breach the store by adding a […]
Guess what happens one day that a busy hospital stops functioning. All the data related to the patient and treatment details seize to work. There is no output, and they all stand still. Yes, the computerized system of the environment has choked, and all the electronic medical records are locked. A hacker could barge into […]
Companies should be proud of their intellectual property, most of them don’t value the significance of these assets. These are some of the things that help you grow and increase the value of intellectual capital. But on the other hand, the risk of cyber criminals lurks large as they target these property assets. Most companies […]
Using a Public Health Emergency for Malicious Purposes — There’s nothing lower Cybercriminals are nothing but a bunch of lowlives who will go to any level to get something out of innocent users. In the past, they have taken advantage of terror attacks, crashing planes, Christmas and even disease like Ebola. Now scammers have stooped […]
A new Linux malware has been discovered which aims to help criminals steal data and spy on the PCs of infected users. The renowned IT security software developers Dr.Web from Russia have discovered a new malware targeting Linux users with the ability to embed itself with JPEG file format and send a screenshot of user’s […]
This Sunday, in a massive data breach at the Hacking Team, about 400GB of internal documents, spyware source codes, and tools were exposed. Now the internet enemy Hacking Team is complaining that its tools to inject malware in PCs are now with terrorist and extortionists. The Italian security firm has issued a statement on its […]
Let’s Welcome the New and Upcoming Phishing Scam —“Internet Capacity Warning.” Internet users are receiving an email that claims to be sent from the “Information technology Services’ Support Department.” It informs users that their internet capacity has reached 70% and, therefore, they need to contact support department to avoid problems. A “contact us” link is […]
Have you ever heard of a small town named Râmnicu Vâlcea from Romania? I’m pretty sure that your answer is no. This small and quiet town with a population less than 100,000 people has become famous over the past few years as a global hub of cyber-criminals. Motherboard writes that some people like to refer […]
Some versions of Vawtrak banking Malware or Neverquest have been discovered to be having hidden command and control servers at Tor anonymity network — This reveals why the cybercriminal operation has become so difficult to detect and disrupt nowadays. Many versions of Vawtrak Banking Malware depend upon hard-coded IP addresses for their command and control operations. […]
Do you know the difference between a “hacker” and a “cyber criminal”? Many of us often use these two terms without knowing the real meaning. Here I am going to share a video of one of the most dangerous hackers of all time. These hackers are infamous for their hacking skills and expertise. If you […]
Following Kaspersky Labs’ identification of a unit issuing attacks on distinct high-end hotel guests in Asia and the US, ANTLabs, a technology company based in Singapore, has recently uncovered that a number of their InnGate routers apparently possess a firmware authentication flaw. This means that their highly-regarded and widely-accepted InnGate routers now pose an imminent opportunity […]