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Cybercriminals from Sednit group, also known as Fancy Bear, APT28, Sofacy launching new Zebrocy Malware that indented to open backdoor on the targeted machine to gain the remote access. The sednit hacking group operates since 2004, the threat operators from this group employed a verity of hacking tools to perform its espionage operations. Researchers from […]
A cyber attack can cripple critical infrastructure and businesses and generate negative press. In other cases, it could open you and your business to litigation. This and other factors can seriously hurt a business, and it forces many of them to pay for data recovery or IT security services to undo the damage. However, many […]
Hackers come in many forms with sophisticated Hacking Techniques, While there has been a lot of discussion about online security in recent years, many people are still unfamiliar with the types of attacks they are most likely to be targeted by. Knowing what’s out there is clearly important when it comes to keeping yourself safe […]
Note: We have updated this story to reflect new information after Stack Overflow changed its original announcement and shared more details on the security incident. Stack Overflow, one of the largest question and answer site for programmers, revealed today that unknown hackers managed to exploit a bug in its development tier and then almost a […]
Development with technologies such as Deception Technology has become either a boon for cyber professionals or hackers, and this can go either way thanks to the growth in recent years. ‘Going for the obvious kill’ hacker mentalities are long gone, attackers are now practicing sophisticated takedowns by aligning with government agencies to tap into other […]
Cybersecurity has been moving further and further towards the top of the corporate agenda for a number of years now, and for very good reason. Yet, how much do we understand about the importance of analytics when staying protected? According to a recent study by McAfee Labs, 480 new data security threats were discovered every […]
A report by ZDNet has revealed that a mysterious hacker is selling Windows zero-day exploits to the world’s most notorious cybercrime groups for the past three years. At least three cyber-espionage groups also known as Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are regular customers of this hacker. According to experts from Kaspersky Lab, the hacker going by […]
In recent times we have seen a numerous number of cyber attacks targeting the healthcare firm. For example the case of Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (healthcare provider) had almost 279,865 individuals affected by the data breach, similarly, there were 17 other healthcare organizations that become victim to cyber attacks in 2018. In […]
If you have a business and you don’t have an online presence, you’re handicapping yourself. That’s just how it is today. Without harnessing the power of the internet and social media, you’re losing out on a substantial number of customers. But putting yourself and your business out in the digital world exposes you to threats. You […]
Cyber security affects businesses of all sizes, and in every industry. Today it is a board-level agenda item, which has been placed at number three on the Lloyds Risk Register (2013). When it comes to dealing with a cyber attack, every single person involved with the business should be concerned. It affects every team and […]
Docker Hub, one of the largest cloud-based library of Docker container images, has suffered a data breach after an unknown attacker gained access to the company’s single Hub database. Docker Hub is an online repository service where users and partners can create, test, store and distribute Docker container images, both publicly and privately. The breach […]
Facebook has a lot of problems, then there are a lot of problems for Facebook—and both are not going to end anytime sooner. Though Facebook has already set aside $5 billion from its revenue to cover a possible fine the company is expecting as a result of an FTC investigation over privacy violations, it seems […]
An unprotected database belonging to JustDial, India’s largest local search service, is leaking personally identifiable information of its every customer in real-time who accessed the service via its website, mobile app, or even by calling on its fancy “88888 88888” customer care number, The Hacker News has learned and independently verified. Founded over two decades […]
In the age of regular cyber attacks and constant digital threats, it’s no wonder that businesses find themselves spending more and more on defense. Cyber security spending by businesses climbed to $13 million per company in 2018, an increase of 12% on the previous year. It’s an expensive necessity however Cynet is offering a free […]
Visibility into an environment attack surface is the fundamental cornerstone to sound security decision making. However, the standard process of 3rd party threat assessment as practiced today is both time consuming and expensive. Cynet changes the rules of the game with a free threat assessment offering based on more than 72 hours of data collection […]
Tesla’s High-End Vehicle’s Lane Recognition System not Free from Technical Glitches- Keen Labs Claims in New Research. Cybersecurity firm Keen Labs published a research paper [PDF] on Saturday in which it described the three hacks that the company detected that can be used to manipulate Tesla Model S. The first two hacks were directed towards the […]
Have you ever wondered where that mid-afternoon crash comes from? Most of us experience it, and it makes for a miserable day when it hits. There’s a good chance that crash comes from you not getting enough rest. The CDC estimates that 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep. That is a third of […]
Pwn2Own 2019 has yet again proved that a secure system is nothing else but a myth. In its two days running, the contest has claimed many high-profile victims including the likes of Tesla, Firefox, and Safari. Pwn2Own is an annual hacking contest held in Vancouver alongside the CanSecWest conference. In the contest, hackers are required […]
Google announced some major changes for its Android mobile operating system in October after the European Commission hit the company with a record $5 billion antitrust fine for pre-installing its own apps and services on third-party Android phones. The European Commission accused Google of forcing Android phone manufacturers to “illegally” tie its proprietary apps and […]
Cybersecurity researchers today disclosed details of two newly identified Magecart attacks targeting online shoppers of bedding retailers MyPillow and Amerisleep. Magecart is an umbrella term researchers gave to at least 11 different hacking groups that are specialized in implanting malware code on e-commerce websites with an intent to steal payment card details of their customers […]
The popular SSH client program PuTTY has released the latest version of its software that includes security patches for 8 high-severity security vulnerabilities. PuTTY is one of the most popular and widely used open-source client-side programs that allows users to remotely access computers over SSH, Telnet, and Rlogin network protocols. Almost 20 months after releasing […]