All posts tagged "Hacking"
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1.9KVulnerabilitiesTwo critical zero-day vulnerabilities found at thousands of ATMs
A team of digital forensics specialists has reported the finding of two major zero-day vulnerabilities in some ATM machines widely used in...
- 4.4KVulnerabilities
Critical vulnerability affects Linux Ubuntu and FreeBSD systems
According to vulnerability testing specialists, a compression library included by default in multiple Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, Gentoo, Arch Linux and FreeBSD...
- 2.4KData Security
Ransomware attack cripples SmarterASP.NET hosting’s network
Recently, there has been a surge in ransomware attacks as we know it, and web hosting service providers are the new eye...
- 5.0KIncidents
California Department of Motor Vehicles exposes drivers’ personal information
According to information security specialists, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) suffered a data breach that exposed the Social Security numbers...
- 1.6KData Security
Lazarus hackers suspected of targeting Indian space agency
Did Lazarus hackers sabotage India’s moon mission Chandrayaan-2? Unlikely but something was indeed going on. The ambitious yet doomed lunar landing mission...
- 4.8KIncidents
Ransomware attack infects 30,000 computers in New Mexico schools
A serious incident has compromised the computer systems of a US school district. According to digital forensics specialists, a ransomware attack has...
- 1.1KVulnerabilities
Critical vulnerability in Ring smart doorbells; WiFi network users’ information leaked
Although people buy video camera doorbells from Ring manufacturer hoping to increase the security of their homes, a flaw in the software...
- 3.1KIncidents
TrendMicro antivirus customers’ information was leaked and sold to online scammers
We must not forget that even specialized companies can suffer cybersecurity incidents. According to digital forensics experts, an employee of Japan-based security...
- 1.1KData Security
Data breaches could increase the price of a company’s shares. The reason why companies don’t fix their security
Data breach incidents can be catastrophic for any organization, resulting in large fines, loss of user or customer trust, and public image...
- 1.8KData Security
Xiaomi, Amazon Echo, Sony & Samsung Smart TVs pwned at Pwn2Own
Hackathons happen to be an all-out favorite for the cybersecurity industry for their renewed sense of competing in real-time – testing your...
- 4.1KIncidents
Marriott hotel chain employee data leak. Why do companies allow this to happen?
Marriott International hotel chain has alerted its associates about a cyber security incident that could negatively impact the security of some associate’s...
- 3.5KMalware
Trump.exe; the fake ransomware that exploits the image of President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump always resorts to the term ‘fake news’ to refer to news reports that are not favorable to him,...
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3 common yet creative hack attacks & how to protect yourself
Data breaches and hacks are now a common part of our day-to-day lives and unless you’re a cybersecurity professional or your personal...
- 2.7KCyber Events
Spain’s biggest two go down in massive ransomware attacks
Spain’s largest radio station Cadena SER and IT service provider Everis suffered ransomware attacks which crippled its service. While the protests in...
- 2.9KMalware
DarkUniverse – A Weaponized APT Framework Found via Interesting Script that Used in NSA Hacking Attack
Researchers found the existence of the new APT Framework named “DarkUniverse” using Tips from a script that used in the NSA breach...
- 3.4KIncidents
A serious ransomware attack shuts down operations in Canadian region Nunavut
Ransomware remains one of the main cybersecurity threats for any individual or company. Vulnerability testing specialists report a serious ransomware infection that...
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These free WordPress themes and plugins might contain malware. Avoid their installation
WordPress is probably the most popular content management system (CMS) today, so it’s no wonder it’s also the subject of multiple cybersecurity...
- 2.8KData Security
Download this Paradise ransomware decryption tool and save your files
A team of ethical hacking specialists has developed a free tool to remove the encryption implemented by the ransomware variant known as...
- 975Data Security
Using a laser on Alexa & Google Home hackers can unlock your front door
This laser attack can also be used to unlock various vehicles (e.g., Tesla and Ford). Recently, researchers from the University of Electro-Communications...
- 1.1KData Security
Spain under massive ransomware attack; multiple companies affected
Digital forensics specialists reported a massive ransomware campaign that has infected the networks of some major companies in Spain, including broadcaster Cadena...
- 3.3KIncidents
Camgirls websites expose their users’ data. Only fools would register on these kinds of sites with their real data
Any service or platform on the Internet is not only exposed to hacker attacks, but can also fall victim to mistakes of...
