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.…
The employment of implanted chips may have seemed like a conspiracy not too long ago but it’s already a fact. A scary fact. Apparently, an American company, 32M, is now offering chips to employees willing to get the implant in…
Gnu/Linux is one of the leading server operating systems due to its ability to be adapted to different devices and architectures. When faced with the decision to implement a server on your home or company network, probably one of the…
A newly discovered malware has captured the interest of both security experts and computer hackers. It is called the Ovidiy Stealer and it is being sold on underground hacker markets for a price as low as 7 US Dollars. It…
Computer criminals constantly attempt to break in to user and company devices and networks. And while this process may seem like wizardry, in most cases they actually use sophisticated software and code. Our article aims to showcase the most popular…
Security engineers identified the GhostCtrl Android virus family that has the ability to spy on the users at all times. The malicious code contains a fully-featured surveillance module that can record and transmit audio, video, screenshots and other sensitive data…
Over the past few months security experts identified a large-scale Twitter Adult Content Spam botnet attack. The instance is being used to generate and operate thousands of fake accounts that feature links leading to an affiliate network. Related Story: Twitter…
Australian government proposed a new cybersecurity law that forces web services such as Google and Facebook to lower their encryption systems. According to the motion the companies are required to provide access to law enforcement agencies. Related Story: Australia’s Facial…
WikiLeaks reported that the CIA is involved in the creation and coordination of a dangerous Android malware called HighRise. The report showcases the full features of HighRise as well as a copy of the Users Guide. Related Story: BothanSpy, Gyrfalcon…
