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Microsoft Finds RCE Bug in Google Chrome (CVE-2017-5121)

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…

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Wi-Fi Encryption Protocol WPA2 Now Unsafe Due to Krack Attack

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…

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Fake AdBlock Plus Extension Plagues the Google Chrome Store

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…

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Old Microsoft Office Feature Can Be Used to Launch Virus Attacks

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…

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DoubleLocker Is an Android Ransomware That Locks down Victim Devices

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…

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Millions of Computers Infected with Cryptocurrency Miners

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…

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6,300 Dark Web Marketplaces Are Selling Ransomware

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…

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Facebook and Twitter Flooded with 437,165 Financial Scams

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…

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PornHub Hacked to Serve Malicious Ads to Users for over a Year

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…

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Ichidan Search Engine Is a Popular Tool for Dark Web Surfers

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…

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The ATMii ATM Virus Steals Money from Machines Worldwide

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…

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The 10 Most Bizarre Things Done for Cybersecurity

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…

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Apple Patch Remedies Critical High Sierra Vulnerability (CVE-2017-7149)

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…

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Office 365 Corporate Emails Targeted in KnockKnock Hacker Campaign

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…

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Windows Defender Antivirus Bypass Technique Identified

Computer security experts discovered a way to bypass the Windows Defender antivirus protection during an in-depth audit application audit. This allows hackers to seek out similar potential intrusion paths in order security software. Microsoft’s Own Windows Defender Antivirus Found Insecure…

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SMB Data Security Options: MSP or Self-Implementation

The IT threat to all businesses is growing every day. What are you doing to keep your business safe? It’s true- there is no single solution to keep your business 100% safe from cyber-attacks. But, there are measures that when…

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Your Privacy on Facebook ‒ the Tipping Point of All Trouble

Facebook has gained a lot of media attention and expert attention as another rise of critism against the social networks has appeared. The recent comments coming from Russia that the state is planning to block the service sparked a new…

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Ripple and XRP CryptoCurrency – Security Review 2017

This blog post is created to best analyze and explain the security of one of the most interesting crypto-currencies in 2017 – Ripple. Ripple is a cryptocurrency like no other and its main goal is to attack and replace a…

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Deloitte’s Data Breach Compromised All Admin Accounts

One of the biggest accounting firms, Deloitte, has been through a critical data breach that has affected its internal email systems. The company has tried to soften the impact of the incident by stating that it affected a handful of…

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Critical CVE-2017-8759 Used in Nation-State Attacks Against Russians

Researchers have uncovered a new critical, zero-day vulnerability in Windows, which was identified as CVE-2017-8759. The flaw is flagged as high risk, making the operating system vulnerable to remote code execution. The flaw resides within the .NET Framework. The following…

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