The Lyceum hackers are a criminal group that was found to be be coordinating attacks against high-profile targets in the Middle East. The activities of the group were under investigation by security experts and released to the public. From the…
The Retadup worm is being shut down by computer specialists, this is the malware which is responsible for the large part of the STOP ransomware versions. The worm is primarily spread in Latin America and it has an extensive malware…
Penetration testing has become an essential for businesses looking to maintain a robust cybersecurity posture. But if you are commissioning a test for the first time, then you have the challenge of choosing the right provider. Pen testing is a…
It appears that one of the most popular Android apps called CamScanner is installing silently the Necro Trojan on victim devices, according to a new security report. It is very possible that the developers have not done it intentionally as…
A team of security experts discovered a ‘Complete Control’ weakness in the Windows operating system which can cause a wide variety of dangerous actions. The problem lies within vulnerable that is exploited by the device drivers and operating system allowing…
The Web Services Dynamic Discovery (WS-Discovery) protocol could be exploited to launch large-scale DDoS attacks, security researchers are reporting. What is the WS-Discovery protocol? The WS-Discovery protocol is described as a technical specification that defines a multicast discovery protocol to…
CVE-2019-14378 is a new vulnerability in QEMU, an open-source hardware virtualization package. QEMU emulates a machine’s processor through dynamic binary translation and provides a set of different hardware and device models for the machine, enabling it to run a variety…
The Internet of Things home security systems can protect all IoT devices from attack. Businesses protect devices such as phones and computers with antiviruses, while the Internet of Things offers protection to appliances like fridges, cars, monitoring devices, and much…
The Balik Trojan as a dangerous malware threat is being spread onto fake hacker-made sites, in the case of the ongoing attacks they are fake VPN sites. According to the available security reports this is done by using a sophisticated…
The CVE-2019-11510 vulnerability is being used against VPN providers worldwide. The available security reports indicate that a criminal collective is actively seeking to break the security barriers of several providers of VPN services. This is done by exploiting a recent…
The Silence hackers are a dangerous criminal collective that are confirmed to be Russian-speaking and probably originate from a Slavic country. Their latest attacks are set against numerous financial organizations and institutions across a wide range of areas. The frequency…
The Baldr Malware is a computer virus which is designed against computer gamers who cheat at two popular games — Counter Strike: Global Offensive and Apex Legends. It is particularly powerful and the hacking group behind it appears to be…
Luscious.net, an adult website, has suffered a data breach which has led to the leak of over a million users’ personal information. Leaky, Unprotected Database Exposed Millions of Luscious.net Users vpnMentor researchers were the first to report about an exposed…
Do you wonder what an SSL certificate is? And why is it crucial to have one? Well, this is the most common question asked by the users when setting up domains. Security is one of the key elements with regards…
Webmin, a web-based application for system administrators of Unix-based systems (Linux, FreeBSD, or OpenBSD servers), contains a backdoor that could allow remote attackers to execute malicious commands with root privileges. A compromised system can later be used to navigate further…
The well-known Adwind RAT (Remote Access Trojan) has been deployed in new malicious campaigns against targets in the utility industry. The attacks are carried out via spam email messages that redirect potential victims to the malicious payload. Adwind RAT Enables…
Phishing campaigns are constantly evolving and employing rather unusual methods to tricks users. One such campaign was just unveiled by Microsoft researchers who came across phishing campaigns that utilize custom 404 error pages in an effort to make the users…
A brand new survey highlights the persistent threat that ransomware continues to be in 2019. According to data gathered by Anomali and The Harris Poll, ransomware attacks 1 in 5 Americans. The survey was based on responses from more than…
The Cerberus Android Trojan is a new malware made for the popular mobile operating system. It is a complex threat which is being offered for rent to prospective hackers via a model which is similar to RaaS. When equipped it…
The Bluetooth SIG group has issued a security notice giving details about a major bug in the technology’s protocols. It is known as the KNOB Bluetooth vulnerability and it affects the security and privacy of millions devices, especially IOT ones.…
