Russian Arrested for Plotting LockBit Ransomware Attacks on US and Foreign Businesses
The Justice Department today announced charges against a Russian national for his involvement in deploying numerous LockBit ransomware and other cyberattacks against victim computer systems in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 16, 2023
4 min read
LockBit Ransomware Gang Extorts $91 Million in US Attacks: CISA
LockBit ransomware gang has successfully extorted roughly $91 million following approximately 1,700 attacks against U.S. organizations since 2020.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 15, 2023
1 min read
WordPress Stripe Payment Plugin Bug Exposes Customers’ Details To Hackers
Security analysts at Patchstack have discovered a bug in the WooCommerce Stripe Gateway plugin.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 14, 2023
4 min read
Consumers Lost $330 Million To SMS Scams In US In 2022: FTC
Consumers lost a whopping $330 million to SMS scams in the US in 2022, more than double the losses reported in 2021 and nearly five times what people reported in 2019, a new report has shown.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 13, 2023
2 min read
Over 60k Android Apps Found Secretly Installing Adware For Last 6 Months
For the past six months, more than 60,000 Android apps disguised as legitimate applications have quietly installed adware on mobile devices while remaining undetected.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2023
1 min read
Hackers Impersonate Crypto News Journalists, Steal $3 Million
A hacking group called 'Pink Drainer' has been impersonating journalists in phishing attacks in order to compromise Discord and Twitter accounts and steal cryptocurrency.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2023
2 min read
8 Mistakes That Make You Vulnerable To Hackers
In this article, we will explore eight common mistakes that can leave you vulnerable to hackers and provide practical tips to mitigate the risks.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 11, 2023
4 min read
What Are Deepfakes And How To Spot Them?
Deepfakes can be used for a variety of purposes, including entertainment, education, and research. However, they can also be used for malicious purposes, such as spreading misinformation or creating revenge porn.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 8, 2023
3 min read
Sextortionists Generating AI Nudes From Facebook and Instagram Images
Malicious actors are exploiting advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology to manipulate innocent photos and videos, targeting victims and using the manipulated content for explicit purposes.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 7, 2023
4 min read
73.7% Of Healthcare Firms Pay Ransomware Demand: Report
Healthcare organizations had a 73.7 percent likelihood of paying a ransomware demand, and they are also the fourth most targeted sector by ransomware attacks (13 percent) globally, a new report said on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 6, 2023
1 min read
Google Addresses Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability
Google has released a security update for the Chrome web browser to address the third zero-day vulnerability that hackers exploited this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 6, 2023
1 min read
Admin Credentials of i2VPN Exposed By Hackers In Telegram Group
This breach has granted them access to the main admin dashboard of i2VPN, exposing sensitive information belonging to hundreds of thousands of users.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 5, 2023
2 min read
Google Workspace Bug Allows Untraceable Data Theft From Drive Files
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a significant forensic security deficiency in Google Workspace that enables a hacker to exfiltrate data in Google Drive without any trace.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 5, 2023
1 min read
Cybercriminals Exploit Legitimate Websites As Hosts For Credit Card Stealer Scripts
Cybersecurity researchers at Akamai have made a concerning discovery, unearthing a new Magecart-style web skimmer campaign that poses a serious threat to digital commerce websites.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 5, 2023
1 min read
Google Removes Malicious Chrome Extensions With 75 Million Installs From Web Store
Google has removed 32 malicious extensions from the Chrome Web Store, totaling 75 million downloads, that could alter search results and push spam or unwanted ads.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 4, 2023
1 min read
Russia Says US Hacked Thousands Of iPhones In Spy Plot
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said it had uncovered an American espionage operation that compromised thousands of iPhones using an iOS vulnerability that installed malware via iMessage zero-click exploits.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 2, 2023
1 min read
Managed Care of North America (MCNA) Data Breach Exposes 9 Million Patients’ Info
The personal information of nearly nine million people in the US has been compromised in an apparent ransomware attack on one of the country's largest dental health insurers.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 1, 2023
2 min read
Toyota Admits Another Data Leak Exposing 2.6k Car Owners’ Info
Toyota has admitted another incident in which data of around 260,000 car owners was exposed to the internet for a decade.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 1, 2023
1 min read
Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Patches In ReviewX WordPress Plugin
This vulnerability makes it possible for authenticated attackers to grant themselves administrative privileges via a user meta update.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 1, 2023
3 min read
Facebook Users Put On Alert Over New ‘Look Who Just Died’ Scam
Billions of Facebook users in Australia have been warned about a new scam called "Look who just died", which is designed to steal personal information and money by claiming the death of someone they know.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 31, 2023
2 min read
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