HackRead

SonicWall hacked after 0-day flaws exploited by hackers

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:51:33 GMT

The cybersecurity firm SonicWall has confirmed that it was hacked after hackers exploited 0-day flaws in its VPN product.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: SonicWall hacked after 0-day flaws exploited by hackers

Massive privacy risk as hacker sold 2 million MyFreeCams user records

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:30:51 GMT

By Deeba Ahmed

The same hacker also sold almost 19,000 customers' records stolen from a Hong Kong-based online shop.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Massive privacy risk as hacker sold 2 million MyFreeCams user records

Gamarue malware found in UK Govt-funded laptops for homeschoolers

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:48:42 GMT

By Waqas

Gamarue malware is also known as Andromeda or Wauchos having linked to Russian servers.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Gamarue malware found in UK Govt-funded laptops for homeschoolers

Shazam Vulnerability exposed location of Android, iOS users

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:26:06 GMT

By Sudais Asif

The vulnerability in Shazam was identified in 2019 but the details of it were only revealed last week. Can’t find out what’s the name of that song on television? You know who’ll help – Shazam. Recently though, a vulnerability found in the popular app which could allow a malicious actor to know a victim’s location […]

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Shazam Vulnerability exposed location of Android, iOS users

Ongoing ‘FreakOut’ malware attack turns Linux devices into IRC botnet

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:14:35 GMT

By Sudais Asif

According to Checkpoint, the "FreakOut" malware attack is exploiting "newest vulnerabilities." Here's a full list of its capabilities.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ongoing ‘FreakOut’ malware attack turns Linux devices into IRC botnet

Signal, Google Duo, FB Messenger vulnerabilities allowed eavesdropping

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:10:07 GMT

By Deeba Ahmed

Although patched now, if exploited, these vulnerabilities posed a major threat to user's privacy and security.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Signal, Google Duo, FB Messenger vulnerabilities allowed eavesdropping

Malwarebytes says it was also breached by SolarWinds hackers

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:06:04 GMT

By Waqas

According to Malwarebytes, SolarWinds hackers accessed its internal email communication. Here's what we know so far.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Malwarebytes says it was also breached by SolarWinds hackers

Hackers compromised IObit forum to spread DeroHE ransomware

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:59:56 GMT

By Waqas

Over the weekend, Windows utility developer IObit was hacked to facilitate a widespread attack for distributing the DeroHE ransomware.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers compromised IObit forum to spread DeroHE ransomware

X-rated social media app Fleek exposed explicit photos of users

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:34:35 GMT

By Waqas

Fleek shut down its operation in 2019 but did not secure its server or remove users' data. Here's what was leaked and when.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: X-rated social media app Fleek exposed explicit photos of users

Top learning management system (LMS) software for small businesses

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:19:05 GMT

By Owais Sultan

A learning management system is broadly a cloud-based platform that makes it easier for managers to create and execute a training session.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Top learning management system (LMS) software for small businesses

Online scams: How to give scammers a taste of their own medicine

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:37:33 GMT

By Owais Sultan

Internet users are much more aware of these scams these days, but they do still happen. Let’s look at the different types of internet scams.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Online scams: How to give scammers a taste of their own medicine

Livecoin crypto exchange shuts down after losing domain to hackers

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:26:15 GMT

By Waqas

The decision comes after Livecoin claims its servers were hacked and taken over by attackers in December 2020.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Livecoin crypto exchange shuts down after losing domain to hackers

Top Tips to Upscale Your Netflix Security Instantly

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 21:09:07 GMT

By Waqas

As of the third quarter of 2020, Netflix had 195.15 million paid subscribers worldwide and that makes it a lucrative target for cybercriminals.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Top Tips to Upscale Your Netflix Security Instantly

‘Child’s Play’– Kids breach and bypass Linux Mint screensaver lock

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:35:40 GMT

By Sudais Asif

According to their father, the kids were able to bypass the Linux Mint screensaver lock not once but twice.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: ‘Child’s Play’ – Kids breach and bypass Linux Mint screensaver lock

Transferring data between smartphones seamlessly

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:45:49 GMT

By Sudais Asif

Apple is strict on privacy which is a positive thing to do but what if you would like to transfer or backup WhatsApp data from an iPhone to a PC?

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Transferring data between smartphones seamlessly

Infamous cybercrime, carding market Joker’s Stash is shutting down

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:15:56 GMT

By Waqas

The world's largest digital carding marketplace Joker's Stash to shut down its operations from February 15, 2021.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Infamous cybercrime, carding market Joker’s Stash is shutting down

UK Police mistakenly deleted 150,000 arrest records in software glitch

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:20:20 GMT

By Waqas

Reportedly, a software glitch wiped DNA and fingerprint data from the police computer.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: UK Police mistakenly deleted 150,000 arrest records in software glitch

Facebook sues developer of data scraping extensions for Chrome

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:07:03 GMT

By Sudais Asif

The developer is a Portuguese company that Facebook claims developed malicious Chrome extensions allowing data scraping.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Facebook sues developer of data scraping extensions for Chrome

Warning as hackers breach MFA to target cloud services

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:18:21 GMT

By Deeba Ahmed

According to CISA, it has verified one of the users had their account breached even though they were using "proper multi-factor authentication (MFA)."

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Warning as hackers breach MFA to target cloud services

Cyber criminals leak Pfizer, BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine data

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:08:34 GMT

By Waqas

The leaked vaccine data is now circulating on hacker forums including Russian-speaking ones. Here's what was leaked and some exclusive screenshots.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cyber criminals leak Pfizer, BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine data