Cyber News - Page 56

Home > Cyber News

This category contains informative articles and news.
Cyber News about data breaches, online privacy and security, computer security threats, cybersecurity reports, vulnerability reports. News about the latest malware attacks.
Hot news about the security of Microsoft (Patch Tuesdays), Google, Android, Apple, Linux, and other big companies and software vendors.

CYBER NEWS
Baldr malware

Baldr Malware Set Against CS:GO and Apex Legends Cheaters

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…

CYBER NEWS

Luscious.net Data Breach Exposed Unencrypted Users’ Data

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…

CYBER NEWS
everything-you-should-know-ssl-2019

Here’s Everything You Should Know About SSL in 2019

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…

CYBER NEWS

CVE-2019-15107: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Webmin

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…

CYBER NEWS

Adwind RAT Spam Campaigns Hit the Utilities Sector

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…

CYBER NEWS

Phishing Campaign Uses Fake Microsoft Login 404 Error Pages

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…

CYBER NEWS

Terrifying Statistics: 1 in 5 Americans Victim of Ransomware

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…

CYBER NEWS
Cerberus Android Trojan

Cerberus Android Trojan Is The Newest Mobile Malware For Rent

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…

CYBER NEWS

Critical KNOB Bluetooth Vulnerability Affects Millions Devices

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.…

CYBER NEWS

Threesome and Gay Dating Apps Breached: UK and USA Politicians Data Leaked

Popular threesome and gay dating apps have been breached by unknown hackers. According to the security releases this includes 3fun, Grindr, Recon and Romeo among others, but what’s particularly worrying is that the data of UK Politicians has been leaked…

CYBER NEWS

Adobe Patch Tuesday August 2019 Fixes 118 Vulnerabilities

Adobe has released its Patch Tuesday’s set of updates for August 2019. It includes fixes for 118 vulnerabilities in a list of Adobe’s products such as After Effects, Character Animator, Premiere Pro, Prelude, Creative Cloud, Acrobat and Reader, Experience Manager,…

CYBER NEWS

CVE-2019-1181: Microsoft Windows BlueKeep-like Vulnerabilities Found

Microsoft Windows users should be well aware that there are a number of dangerous vulnerabilities which have recently been detected. They are four and appear to be very similar to the BlueKeep Flaw on which we reported earlier. These bugs…

CYBER NEWS

Hackers Use WhatsApp to Hack into Instagram Accounts

Security researchers have detected a new phishing attack that uses WhatsApp to hack into victims’ Instagram accounts. New Phishing Campaign Leveraging WhatsApp to Gain Access to Instagram More specifically, an “unnamed Turkish hacker group” is exploiting WhatsApp to initiate large…

CYBER NEWS

CVE-2019-9569 and the Real Danger of HVACking

There’s a new potential threat endangering our physical security, and it’s known as HVACking. The term was coined by McAfee Labs researchers who discovered a zero-day security flaw in a widely used building controller designed to manage various systems. These…

CYBER NEWS

DSLR Cameras Prone To Ransomware Infections: Canon Models Affected

The latest security research regarding virus infections shows some very alarming insight: popular DSLR cameras are prone to ransomware infections. This is made possible by inherent weaknesses in the main protocol called PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) which can easily be…

CYBER NEWS

$1 Million for Persistent Kernel-Level Bugs in Apple Products

Apple users are not entirely immune against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Thus, it is not that surprising that Apple has decided to expand its bug bounty program to more researchers by increasing the maximum payout to $1 million. The announcement…

CYBER NEWS

Binance Hacked? – KYC Data Leak Leads to 300BTC Ransom

Probably the world’s largest coin exchanges has begun an investigation after an anonymous user leaked portions of the personal user information on Telegram. Binance have stated that the user leaking the information asked for a ransom to be paid in…

CYBER NEWS

Clipsa WordPress Malware Infects Blogs Globally

The Clipsa WordPress malware is a new global attack which is set against blogs that are powered by this content management system. At the moment there is no information about the perpetrators however we can conclude that they are very…

CYBER NEWS

AT&T Hacked – Employees Bribed to Infect Network

The company AT&T has been hacked resulting in over 2 million devices to be susceptible to being unlocked on demand. A man from Pakistan was charged with corrupting AT&T staff with a lot of money so that they can install…

CYBER NEWS

Nearly All Apple Devices Vulnerable to Attacks on AWDL Protocol

A new report by TU Darmstadt and Northeastern University researchers titled “A Billion Open Interfaces for Eve and Mallory: MitM, DoS, and Tracking Attacks on iOS and macOS Through Apple Wireless Direct Link” reveals that vulnerabilities in AWDL (Apple Wireless…

This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
I Agree