Security researchers uncovered the Rurktar Malware family, a compendium of several virus strains that are currently being developed. As the security analysis is still ongoing we expect to see hacker attacks using the Rurktar malware in the coming weeks. Rurktar…
The infamous Stantinko malware family has turned out to be a menace to European countries. Computer hackers are using the dangerous virus to infect computers on a mass scale. According to the latest data about 4 million computers in Moscow…
Security engineers discovered that the SLocker Android ransomware family code base has been published in a decompiled (raw) form. This allows every hacker This is a prominent threat that has produced many strains ever since its first iteration. SLocker Android…
As cybercriminals become progressively sophisticated and innovative in their criminal endeavours, the new fileless JS_PLOWMET malware makes it increasingly difficult for security experts to trace and locate the malware when an intrusion occurs. The malware is reported to leave no…
Security vendors discovered that popular IP Cameras are vulnerable to dangerous remote exploits and IoT hacker attacks that can result in device abuse. Related Story: Persirai IoT Malware Exploits CVE-2017-8224, Known Vulnerabilities Ip Cameras Once Again Threatened By a Lack…
A group of security researchers have discovered a critical flaw within automatic carwash systems that are connected to the Internet. The vulnerability could potentially be exploited by remotely hijacking the carwash and directly pose a risk to the health and…
Security experts demonstrated that an Amazon Echo malware can be used to institute a 24/7 surveillance mode onto the victims by accessing the device’ hardware. Related Story: Cortana Is Not Your Friend but Your Enemy, and Here’s Why Amazon Echo…
Security researchers have stumbled upon pre-installed malware and spyware on devices many times. Unfortunately, there’s new malware of the pre-installed kind that was just discovered by security company Dr. Web. The malware, which in fact is a Trojan horse called…
A large-scale attack caused by the BrickerBot malware affected over 60 000 Internet devices in several states in India. This is a follow-up campaign that is operated by security criminals to take down IoT devices worldwide. Related Story: Bricker Malware…
A new modification of the Svpeng Android malware has just been reported by security experts. It is able to steal sensitive information from the infected devices and includes a lot of advanced features. Related Story: Lipizzan Android Malware Could Spy…
Wikileaks revealed 3 more spyware documents originating from the CIA Vault 7 leaks. The release is part of a project called “Imperial” that includes three advanced hacking tool used to spy on users worldwide. They are called Achilles, SeaPea and…
Security researchers uncovered a new version if the infamous TrickBot banking Trojan that has been used extensively to carry out infection campaigns and elaborate scams. The new iteration now includes a worm-like module that is reminiscent of the WannaCry ransomware.…
A new serious cryptographic vulnerability has been discovered in modern, high-speed cell networks. The flaw, revealed during the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas, could allow affordable phone surveillance and location tracking. The 3G and 4G devices deployed worldwide are…
Google announced that the company is now blocking a newly identified Android malware family called Lipizzan. The security specialists identified several virus strains that are spread on the Google Play store and third-party repositories. The Lipizzan Android malware family contains…
UniCredit bank breach was just registered. The institution just announced that it has suffered two security breaches in less than a year. The financial company has been breached in Italy due to unauthorized access. The breach was possible via an…
There is a new contender among security protection software – the Kaspersky Free edition antivirus has been released to the general audience. It is available for Microsoft Windows users for a year as an extended trial version of the core…
Security researchers detected the CowerSnail Linux virus in an ongoing investigation into large-scale hacker attacks. According to the analysis the criminals behind the malware are also responsible for the SambaCry Trojans that exploit the CVE-2017-7494 vulnerability. Related Story: The Best…
There is a considerable uptick in Ethereum hacks during the last couple of weeks. Yet another theft of a considerable amount of the increasingly valued cryptocurrency has been registered. An anonymous hacker has stolen approximately $8.4 million in Ethereum from…
Security researchers demonstrated a powerful Android hacking tool called AVPASS that is able to evade detection from almost all mobile antivirus software. A mass demonstration is scheduled at the annual Black Hat USA conference during the briefings that are going…
Over the past few years the TOR hidden network and other related services have been featured prominently on the news as part of the so-called Dark Web or Deep Web. There is a large difference between these three computer networks.…
