Cryptocurrency miners have successfully sneaked in the Google Play store. Researchers have found apps with malicious capabilities directed towards cryptocurrency mining. The apps were found to use dynamic JavaScript loading in combination with native code injection to bypass detection by…
The Cloud has proven to be a great boon to data preservation for a number of companies operating as of late. As with most technology in the midst of its evolution, the Cloud still needs improvement; its sharing capabilities and…
New Botnet malware has been detected by malware researchers to attack IoT (Internet of Things) devices. The malware aims to compromise whole networks of IoT devices by using DdoS (denial of service) type of attacks. It also enlists the IoT…
Hackers are utilizing the malevolent Magnitude Exploit Kit to distribute the new Magniber ransomware to targets in South Korea. Previously the kit has been used to deliver high-impact malware, namely the majority of Cerber ransomware strains on a global scale.…
The dangerous trend of creating new ways to infect client computers has led to the development of WaterMiner ‒ an evasive malware Monero miner. A detailed security reveals how this malicious software takes advantage of weak security and takes advantage…
Europol released a detailed report on the dark web hacker underground networks which states that criminals are preferring to use Zcash, Monero and Etherium over Bitcoin in some cases. The rising trend of using the alternative digital currencies means that…
Microsoft discovered a critical vulnerability in the Google Chrome web browser which is tracked under the CVE-2017-5121 advisory. The details pertaining in its discovery reveal some of the issues that web browsers face in today’s world where hacker attacks and…
Computer users beware, your Internet access may no longer be safe as security experts discovered that the most popular Wi-Fi encryption protocol WPA2 can be cracked. The discovery became popular as the Krack attack which is short for Key Reinstallation…
Google’s own Chrome Web Store repository has been found to feature a counterfeit AdBlock Plus extension which infected thousands of users. This is a yet another incident involving Google Chrome’s repository which is being abused constantly by computer hackers. Chrome…
An old Microsoft Office can be used as an effective way to launch malware attacks against users worldwide. The discovery has been made by a team of security researchers that identified the hacker strategy. Related Story: Hackers Devise Microsoft Office…
Mobile users beware, the DoubleLocker Android ransomware can encrypt victim devices and change the associated PIN codes. At the moment a global attack wave is targeting mobile users using different delivery tactics. DoubleLocker Android Ransomware Detected Researchers from leading anti-virus…
Reports indicate that a new hacker attack wave is being used against computer victims worldwide by distributing cryptocurrency miners via malicious scripts on websites. One of the most famous examples are some of the mirrors of the Pirate Bay torrent…
Computer security researchers identified that the current prices of most Dark Web ransomware strains are becoming higher as beginner hackers flock to custom-made solutions. Dark Web Ransomware Is in High Demand In the last few years ransomware viruses are one…
Scams that are after credit card and financial information have doubled in the past year, new report shows. Such scams are distributed across social media websites. Despite their abundance and frequency, it appears that the number of hacker groups behind…
Back in 2016, PornHub started a bug bounty program with the idea to protect users from malvertising campaigns. The bug bounty program was meant to reward white hats between $50 and $25,000 for flaws found on its main website. Despite…
The Ichidan Dark Web search engine which can be found on the Dark Web is becoming and more popular as users of all types flock to it. The site has become a popular destination for ordinary users, hackers and security…
Security experts identified a new attack wave with the ATMii ATM virus that has spread worldwide. The malware has undergone a thorough analysis by the experts and is rapidly being distributed by criminals on a global scale. ATMii ATM Virus…
Cybercrime is one of the biggest threats to both individual users and businesses worldwide. As experts globally are trying to protect their networks from intrusions and abuse, sometimes the use of unusual methods is applied for the sake of keeping…
Apple released an emergency update that fixed a critical bug affecting the High Sierra operating system, specifically in the APFS volume management system. . According to security reports and the company a bug allowed the passwords to be revealed via…
Office 365 users, especially corporate accounts, are currently being targeted by hackers as part of a global hacker attack campaign called KnockKnock. The criminals are targeting the Exchange online servers of major companies in different sectors worldwide. The KnockKnock Attack…
