A new strain of IoT malware, dubbed Kaiji, was just discovered by security researchers MalwareMustDie and Intezer Labs. The new IoT malware is built to target Linux-based servers and connected devices to launch DDoS attacks, and was coded by Chinese…
CAM4, an adult live streaming website, has been through a data breach which exposed over 7TB of personally identifiable information of its members. The incident was discovered Security Detectives and Anurag Sen. The PII was stored on more than 10.88…
The release of Windows 10 May 2020 Update has been pushed to the end of the month, most likely due to a zero-day vulnerability. However, security experts are worried that even when if flaw is patched in a timely manner,…
Just like any other form of malware, Android malware is also evolving, thus becoming more versatile in the damage it does. The latest strain of such malware is strictly after financial data while in the meantime conducting spy operations. The…
The Coronavirus has completely reshaped the way we use the Internet. Remote work is on the rise, and historically, we’re processing more data than we have ever before. With this, hackers have fallen into great company. As we await defeating…
A very experienced hacking group has been detected to break into networks and firewalls using a malware called the Asnarok Trojan, also known as Asnarök. This is a very recent coordinated attack marked as highly destructive. A lot of effort…
Hacker attacks are becoming increasingly common across the world. In 2020, the cost of a data breach will far exceed $150 million. While most attacks employ the usual methods and affect the usual targets, like small businesses, other attackers have…
Two remotely exploitable, iOS zero-day vulnerabilities affecting the Mail app on iPhones and iPads were just discovered. Fortunately, the bugs were patched in iOS 13.4.5 beta which was released last week. Unfortunately, it is highly likely that both bugs were…
Microsoft Windows has been the attack of computer criminals following the discovery of a bug in the system which allows specially crafted documents to be used to deliver malware to the victim systems. The issue is tracked in the ADV200006…
Security researchers have uncovered a large malvertising campaign which has been taking over entire ad servers to insert malicious ads into their ad inventories. These malicious ads redirect unsuspecting users to sites ridden with malware typically masqueraded as Adobe Flash…
Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic web conferences and talks for some are the primary method of Internet communications for companies an private parties. And while ZOOM is a preferred choice for many, it has become infamous for having serious security issues.…
Have you heard of fleeceware applications? This is a new term that describes apps designed to carry out new form of online scams. The term was coined by Sophos researchers referring to apps that leverage legal loopholes in the app…
Scammers are once again taking advantage of the difficult situation triggered by the COVID-19 outbreak. Australians financially impacted by the current pandemic are now being targeted by fraudsters attempting to steal their superannuation funds, which are about to be released…
Your Firefox browser needs to be patched as soon as possible, as a couple of zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2020-6819, CVE-2020-6820) have been detected. The vulnerabilities are rated critical as they allow remote code execution, and it appears that they were actively…
There’s a new skimmer in town, and it is currently targeting small- and medium-sized businesses. The skimmer comes from the infamous Magecart Group, and so far, payment card data from 19 different websites has been harvested. Magecart’s new skimmer: MakeFrame…
Facebook is an American social media and social networking service that has become a household name around the world. With so many people surrendering their personal information to sign up to Facebook, it’s no wonder this social media giant now…
A new vulnerability was detected in the package manager of the OpenWRT open-source operating system. Identified as CVE-2020-7982, the vulnerability could allow threat actors to comprise embedded and networking devices running on the OS. What does the official CVE-2020-7982 MITRE…
Another data breach has been registered at Marriott International. The data breach has affected some 5.2 million hotel guests. This is the second such incident to affect Marriott in the past couple of years. Marriott International 2020 data breach: What…
More employees are working remotely due to the current coronavirus outbreak. Despite being a salvation for many businesses, remote work also brings some cybersecurity challenges. According to Shodan research, the search engine for IoT devices, IT departments globally are exposing…
The Coronavirus is impacting every inch of the world it sweeps through. As we adjust to the new world of quarantine work, it’s important to be wary of cybersecurity attacks. By following specific tech recommendations, you can keep your, and…
