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100 million IoT devices affected by zero-day flaw
100 million IoT devices affected by zero-day flaw
Vulnerability could affect car, fire detection, and patient data sensors
24 Sep 2021
New FamousSparrow hacking group caught targeting hotels
New FamousSparrow hacking group caught targeting hotels
Microsoft Exchange ProxyLogon flaw used in attacks
24 Sep 2021
Microsoft exposes BulletProofLink 'phishing as a service' criminal enterprise
Microsoft exposes BulletProofLink 'phishing as a service' criminal enterprise
The sophisticated outfit handles everything from template design to web hosting and credentials processing
23 Sep 2021
Researchers disclose top flaws abused by ransomware gangs
Researchers disclose top flaws abused by ransomware gangs
Easy-to-follow list may give organizations time to prepare for ransomware attacks
20 Sep 2021
How do hackers choose their targets?
How do hackers choose their targets?
We explore what goes on in the minds of cyber criminals
17 Sep 2021
Free decryptor key for REvil/Sodinokibi ransomware released
Free decryptor key for REvil/Sodinokibi ransomware released
The key was made possible thanks to a collaboration between law enforcement and Bitdefender
17 Sep 2021
Microsoft brings passwordless security to consumer accounts
Microsoft brings passwordless security to consumer accounts
Customers can even delete their passwords entirely if they wish
16 Sep 2021
DoJ fines former intel operatives who provided hacker-for-hire services to UAE
DoJ fines former intel operatives who provided hacker-for-hire services to UAE
A deal will see the charges suspended and the three defendants pay more than $1.6 million in penalties
15 Sep 2021
IoT privacy and security concerns
IoT privacy and security concerns
We take a look at what's needed to really secure internet-connected devices
15 Sep 2021
Microsoft patches Internet Explorer zero-day under active attack
Microsoft patches Internet Explorer zero-day under active attack
The latest wave of Patch Tuesday fixes also included several updates to address the Print Spooler component in Windows
15 Sep 2021
Robust password policies cut cyber attacks by 60%
Robust password policies cut cyber attacks by 60%
Research shows that hackers most often use brute force password attacks and flaw exploitation
13 Sep 2021
Dual citizen sentenced to 11 years for role in North Korean crypto hacking scheme
Dual citizen sentenced to 11 years for role in North Korean crypto hacking scheme
Ontario resident laundered cash for North Korea from bank heists and BEC scams
10 Sep 2021
DOJ extradites Ukrainian man who used a botnet to decrypt login credentials
DOJ extradites Ukrainian man who used a botnet to decrypt login credentials
The 28-year-old allegedly sold passwords to other criminals on the dark web
9 Sep 2021
Azure Container Instances users urged to revoke privileged credentials after flaw discovery
Azure Container Instances users urged to revoke privileged credentials after flaw discovery
Microsoft says action needed "out of an abundance of caution" rather than as a response to a specific threat
9 Sep 2021
Hackers use open source tools to steal usernames and passwords
Hackers use open source tools to steal usernames and passwords
Researchers identify a new Team TNT hacking campaign dubbed Chimaera
8 Sep 2021
Hacked PayPal accounts tripled in value during pandemic
Hacked PayPal accounts tripled in value during pandemic
But value of hacked credit cards decline, according to survey
8 Sep 2021
REvil ransomware gang resurfaces after brief disappearance
REvil ransomware gang resurfaces after brief disappearance
Elements of the notorious ransomware group's infrastructure have come back online
8 Sep 2021
What is cyber warfare?
What is cyber warfare?
We explain what cyber warfare is and why you need to pay attention to the threats posed
6 Sep 2021
Irish police seize Conti domains used in HSE ransomware attack
Irish police seize Conti domains used in HSE ransomware attack
The Garda’s cyber crime unit confirmed that it had disrupted the hacking gang's IT infrastructure
6 Sep 2021
US officials warn of “mass exploitation” of Atlassian Confluence flaw
US officials warn of “mass exploitation” of Atlassian Confluence flaw
Hackers can exploit the workplace collaboration platform to execute arbitrary code remotely
6 Sep 2021
Hackers use WebSVN to deploy new Mirai malware
Hackers use WebSVN to deploy new Mirai malware
Attackers used the notorious malware to perform distributed denial of service attacks
31 Aug 2021
Fin8 returns with Badhatch backdoor targeting US organizations
Fin8 returns with Badhatch backdoor targeting US organizations
The backdoor evades security with TLS encrypted PowerShell commands
30 Aug 2021
What is a Trojan?
What is a Trojan?
The malicious malware lurks behind legitimate software to invade your computer
27 Aug 2021