FBI Disrupts Prolific ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware Variant
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced the successful disruption of a prolific cybercriminal operation: the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware variant. This sophisticated malware has plagued individuals and organizations worldwide for the past year, encrypting crucial data and demanding exorbitant ransoms.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2023
1 min read
1.5 Billion Records Exposed in REWN Data Breach
Hackers breached the Real Estate Wealth Network (REWN), a prominent data aggregator in the United States, leading to the compromise of highly sensitive information concerning homeowners, investors, and renters.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2023
1 min read
Xfinity Discloses Data Breach After Citrix Server Hack
Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, doing business as Xfinity, is notifying customers of a “data security incident” it says resulted in the theft of customer information. including usernames, passwords, contact information, and more.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2023
1 min read
WordPress Hosting Solution Kinsta Targeted by Google Phishing Ads
Kinsta, a prominent provider known for its high-performance solutions, has become the target of a sophisticated phishing campaign utilizing Google Ads.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 18, 2023
1 min read
Four Charged with Laundering Millions from “Pig Butchering” Scams
A seven-count indictment was unsealed yesterday in Los Angeles charging four individuals for their alleged roles in a scheme to launder the proceeds of cryptocurrency investment scams and other fraudulent schemes involving millions of dollars in victim funds.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 15, 2023
3 min read
10 New Banking Trojans Rampant in 2023, Targeting 985 Bank Apps
The year 2023 witnessed a chilling rise in Android banking malware, with a staggering ten new trojan families emerging to prey on unsuspecting mobile users.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 15, 2023
2 min read
Microsoft Takes Down Fraudulent Network Selling Outlook Accounts
Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has successfully disrupted a cybercrime network responsible for registering and selling millions of fraudulent Outlook accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 14, 2023
1 min read
Ukrainian Military Reports Cybersecurity Operation Targeting Russia’s Federal Tax Agency
The Ukrainian military has announced its involvement in a cybersecurity operation, claiming to have successfully breached Russia's federal tax agency.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 13, 2023
1 min read
Critical Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution Found in Backup Migration Plugin
This vulnerability makes it possible for unauthenticated threat actors to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code on WordPress sites that use this plugin.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 12, 2023
1 min read
DonorView Data Breach Exposes 1 Million Donor Records
The publicly exposed database contained a total of 948,029 records with a size of 465.27 GB. Upon further research, it appeared that the database belonged to a company named DonorView which is developed and owned by Massachusetts-based Connected View.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 11, 2023
2 min read
Scammers Using Fake QR Codes to Steal Your Information, Warns US FTC
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned the public against scanning any QR code as scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal your information.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 11, 2023
2 min read
Hacker Selling Fake CBI Documents on Dark Web for $1300: Researchers
Researchers have discovered that a threat actor, who claimed to have gained access to CBI’s (Central Bureau of Investigation) alleged confidential documents, operation, and dealing documents, is selling this data for $1,300 on the Dark Web.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 9, 2023
1 min read
Top 5 Risks of Sharing Child Photos Online
Here are compelling reasons why you should think twice before sharing your child's pictures on social media.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 8, 2023
2 min read
Nissan Investigating Cyberattack Targeting Systems in Australia, New Zealand
Japanese carmaker Nissan has said that it is investigating a cyberattack or a potential data breach that targeted its systems in Australia and New Zealand, which may have let hackers access personal information.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 7, 2023
1 min read
Critical WordPress Flaw Exposed: Update to 6.4.2 Now!
This vulnerability, known as a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) chain, allows attackers to exploit a feature introduced in WordPress 6.4 to gain remote code execution (RCE) capabilities.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 7, 2023
2 min read
Hackers Infiltrate US Govt Agencies Using Adobe Coldfusion Exploit
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging immediate action from federal agencies to address a critical vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion, CVE-2023-26360, actively exploited by hackers to gain initial access to government servers.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 6, 2023
1 min read
UK Regulator Issues Age-Check Guidance for Porn Sites to Protect Kids
The UK's internet regulator Ofcom on Tuesday set out new guidance on highly-effective age checks to stop children accessing online porn services.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2023
2 min read
Phishing Scam Tricks WordPress Users Into Installing Backdoor Plugin
The emails appear to be from the WordPress security team and claim to warn users about a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability on their website, identified by the non-existent CVE-2023-45124.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2023
1 min read
North Korea’s State-Sponsored Hackers Heist $3 Billion in Crypto Since 2017
North Korean state-sponsored actors have perpetrated the theft of a staggering $3 billion in cryptocurrency over the past six years, beginning in January 2017.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 4, 2023
1 min read
Fraudsters Attack Booking.com Customers After Hacking Hotels
Cybersecurity researchers have warned people about a new scam that is targeting Booking.com customers by posting advertisements on the Dark Web, asking for help finding victims. Hackers are targeting accommodation listed on the platform to impersonate staff members.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2023
2 min read
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