By Deeba Ahmed Another day, another ransomware attack – This time, hackers have hit critical infrastructure of the government of the United States. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: US Natural Gas-Compression facility cripples after ransomware…
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Hackers clone ProtonVPN website to drop password stealer malware
By Sudais Asif Currently, ProtonVPN has more than 2 million users around the world and that makes it a lucrative target for cybercriminals. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers clone ProtonVPN website to drop password…
Russia Blocks Encrypted Email Service Tutanota
By Deeba Ahmed The open-source encrypted email service Tutanota has been blocked in certain parts of Russia over the weekend. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russia Blocks Encrypted Email Service Tutanota Advertise on IT…
Plastic surgery tech firm leaks images of 100,000s of customers
By Sudais Asif Another day, another data breach – This time, a plastic surgery technology company has leaked highly sensitive data and as usual, victims of the breach are unsuspecting customers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original…
Plastic surgery company leaks images of 100,000s of customers
By Sudais Asif Another day, another data breach – This time, a plastic surgery technology company has leaked highly sensitive data and as usual, victims of the breach are unsuspecting customers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original…
Latest LokiBot malware variant distributed as Epic Games installer
By Deeba Ahmed The new variant of the notorious LokiBot malware is more sophisticated and effective than its previous versions. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Latest LokiBot malware variant distributed as Epic Games installer …
Hamas hackers posed as women to con IDF into downloading malware
By Waqas The hackers posed as women to send out malware and receive crucial information about the device as well as controlling key functions of the phone. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hamas hackers posed…
Iranian APT group hacking VPN servers for “Fox Kitten Campaign”
By Waqas An Iranian APT group ran a hacking campaign to hack VPN servers and install backdoors or bugs to access networks of firms across the globe. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Iranian APT group…
PhotoSquared app leaks photos & home addresses of 100,000s of users
By Waqas Another day, another data breach putting user data at risk – This time, PhotoSquared. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: PhotoSquared app leaks photos & home addresses of 100,000s of users Advertise on…
500 Google Chrome extensions found to be spreading malware
By Sudais Asif Recently, it has been found out that over 500 Google Chrome extensions were collecting user data and using it for malicious purposes. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 500 Google Chrome extensions found…
Institute of International Education leaks data of thousands of students
By Waqas Another day, another data breach – This time, MongoDB instances at it again owned by the Institute of International Education (IIE). This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Institute of International Education leaks data of…
Fix Microsoft Outlook When Stuck on Loading Profile
By Owais Sultan Read this article and fix your Outlook which is stuck on the loading profile screen. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fix Microsoft Outlook When Stuck on Loading Profile Advertise on IT…
Cosmetic giant Estée Lauder exposed 440 million records online
By Waqas Estée Lauder is a popular American multinational manufacturer, and marketer of prestige skincare. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cosmetic giant Estée Lauder exposed 440 million records online Advertise on IT Security News.…
Gaza Cybergang targeting Palestinian authority figures
By Sudais Asif One of the groups behind the attack is MoleRATs which is known to be a part of the Gaza Cybergang and has been operating since 2012. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Gaza…
Jailcore database leaks PII of inmates & correctional officers across US
By Sudais Asif The company that owns the database claim that since these are incarcerated individuals, their rights differ substantially from the free lot in terms of privacy. A new data breach has taken place involving the information of inmates…
Watch as virtual reality helps mom meet her deceased daughter
By Waqas The team used photogrammetry, virtual reality, and motion capture to create the daughter who passed away in 2016. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Watch as virtual reality helps mom meet her deceased daughter…
Emotet Trojan now exploits WiFi networks to infect nearby devices
By Sudais Asif Emotet Trojan was recently found spreading its infection using Coronavirus as bait but now it is also exploiting vulnerable WiFi networks. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Emotet Trojan now exploits WiFi networks…
Emotet Trojan now exploits WiFi networks to infect Windows devices
By Sudais Asif Emotet Trojan was recently found spreading its infection using Coronavirus as bait but now it is also exploiting vulnerable WiFi networks. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Emotet Trojan now exploits WiFi networks…
U.S. FDA: No link between smartphone radiation & cancer
By Waqas FDA has also rubbished previous studies linking smartphone radiation and causing cancer. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: U.S. FDA: No link between smartphone radiation & cancer Advertise on IT Security News. Read…
US charges 4 Chinese military hackers over 2017 Equifax breach
By Waqas The US government has charged four Chinese military officials over 2017’s massive Equifax breach. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: US charges 4 Chinese military hackers over 2017 Equifax breach Advertise on IT…
Hackers caught using CNET website to spread nasty malware
By Sudais Asif Yet another attempt by hackers to drop malware through CNET’s download section that leaves a question mark on whether to download anything from CNET? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers caught using…
Owner of dark web Freedom hosting pleads guilty to host child abuse content
By Waqas The culprit ran a hosting firm on the dark web which was home to millions of images and videos showing explicit content against children. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Owner of dark web…
Emergency call service in Australia to use AI to detect signs of heart attack
By Waqas As per details shared by the ministry, the AI technology will run in the background all the time and monitor every incoming emergency call. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Emergency call service in…
Dark web hackers selling payment card data of half a million Indians
By Waqas As of today, 16 payment cards have already been bought by unknown parties from the marketplace. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Dark web hackers selling payment card data of half a million Indians…
The Oscar nominated movie you just downloaded could be a malware
By Waqas The Oscar-nominated movie you just downloaded could be malware because remember, there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The Oscar nominated movie you just downloaded could…
How Technology Has Altered the Education Landscape
By Owais Sultan From online gaming to research into genetic editing, the advances that we have made in technology have certainly improved our daily lives. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How Technology Has Altered the…
Hackers can steal data from air-gapped PC using screen brightness
By Sudais Asif Air-gapped computers represent one of the highest security measures one can take to secure a particular system but… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers can steal data from air-gapped PC using screen…
Shoe with GPS embedded insole tracks ‘lost’ alzheimer’s & dementia patients
By Uzair Amir The shoe insole equipped with a built-in GPS tracker can also help you track your kids. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Shoe with GPS embedded insole tracks ‘lost’ alzheimer’s & dementia patients…
Shoe with GPS embedded insole track ‘lost’ alzheimer’s & dementia patients
By Uzair Amir The shoe insole equipped with a built-in GPS tracker can also help you track your kids. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Shoe with GPS embedded insole track ‘lost’ alzheimer’s & dementia patients…
Hackers can use flaw in Philips smart light bulbs to spread malware
By Sudais Asif Hackers can use this vulnerability to carry out a wide range of cyber attacks including ransomware infection. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers can use flaw in Philips smart light bulbs to…
Man pleads guilty to hacking Nintendo & possession of child pornography
By Waqas The hacker has pleaded guilty to hacking into Nintendo Co. LTD’s servers and stealing proprietary information. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Man pleads guilty to hacking Nintendo & possession of child pornography …
Welp – Google sent your photos & videos to strangers
By Uzair Amir Not a Good news for Google Takeout users. Were you photos or videos were also shared by Google with strangers? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Welp – Google sent your photos &…
Israeli government’s Gov.il DNS server found vulnerable
By Sudais Asif Eitan Caspi, a security researcher has exposed certain vulnerabilities found in Israeli government websites. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Israeli government’s Gov.il DNS server found vulnerable Advertise on IT Security News.…
Use Off-Facebook tool to stop Facebook from tracking your activities
By Uzair Amir Facebook has finally rolled out the Off-Facebook Activity tool that it has been working on since August 2019. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Use Off-Facebook tool to stop Facebook from tracking your…
Hackers exploiting vulnerability in smart doors to launch DDoS attacks
By Waqas Smart door and building access control systems are currently the top targets of hackers to launch DDoS attacks (distributed denial-of-service attacks). This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers exploiting vulnerability in smart doors to…
Man uses 99 smartphones to cause traffic jam on Google Maps
By Sudais Asif He took 99 smartphones running the Google Maps app and then asked someone to roam them on the streets of Berlin. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Man uses 99 smartphones to cause…
Cyber criminals using Coronavirus emergency to spread malware
By Waqas Yes, you read that right! Coronavirus is being used to spreads dangerous Emotet trojan! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cyber criminals using Coronavirus emergency to spread malware Advertise on IT Security News.…
Top 10 Best Writing Tools
By Owais Sultan Should We Use Writing Tools to Improve Our Work? Yes, if you run a website or do anything online involving typing. Here are the 10 best writing tools. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original…
Avast acknowledges collecting user data; shuts down Jumpshot
By Waqas The anti-virus firm Avast has announced shutting down one of its subsidiaries called Jumpshot. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Avast acknowledges collecting user data; shuts down Jumpshot Advertise on IT Security News.…
Enterprise laptops vulnerable to critical direct memory access attack
By Sudais Asif In a direct memory access (DMA) attack an attacker can plug in a malicious device into one’s computer and extract highly confidential information. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Enterprise laptops vulnerable to…
UN hacked, becomes target of massive state-sponsored spying op
By Waqas The organization admits experiencing sophisticated cyberattacks after Media Leaked Details. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: UN hacked, becomes target of massive state-sponsored spying op Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete…
Kali Linux 2020.1 released – Download now
By Sudais Asif Kali Linux 2020.1 is out. Download now and explore the endless world of hacking. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Kali Linux 2020.1 released – Download now Advertise on IT Security News.…
Stolen card data of millions of Wawa customers sold on dark web
By Waqas Wawa, as you may know was hacked earlier but now, it is time for the company to face its worse nightmare… the Dark Web! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Stolen card data of…
New report suggests anti-virus firm Avast is selling user data to 3rd parties
By Sudais Asif It turns out Avast is using your browsing data to make big bucks. Here is what the new documents have revealed… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New report suggests anti-virus firm Avast…
Nasty old Android malware with new capabilities gets difficult to remove
By Sudais Asif This Android malware was identified in 2016 but in 2020 the malware is back with new capabilities including… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Nasty old Android malware with new capabilities gets difficult…
Rent out the best properties online in India with these tips
By Owais Sultan An online portal for renting our proterties. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Rent out the best properties online in India with these tips Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete…
Watch out for Shlayer malware targeting Mac devices
By Waqas Researchers believe Shlayer malware is the most widespread macOS threat… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Watch out for Shlayer malware targeting Mac devices Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article:…
Netgear vulnerability exposed TLS certificates to public
By Sudais Asif TLS certificates can be used to intercept and tamper with secure connections… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Netgear vulnerability exposed TLS certificates to public Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…
The importance of protecting your devices from cyber attack
By Waqas Innovation is advancing each day. Training, which is the essential route through which we grant information… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: The importance of protecting your devices from cyber attack Advertise on…
Study shows prominent apps are selling your data to 3rd parties
By Sudais Asif Among the various categories of apps that exist out there, some by their nature store more of your personal information as compared to others. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Study shows prominent…
Prominent dating & menstrual help apps selling your data to 3rd parties
By Sudais Asif Among the various categories of apps that exist out there, some by their nature store more of your personal information as compared to others. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Prominent dating &…
prominent dating & menstrual help apps selling your data to 3rd parties
By Sudais Asif Among the various categories of apps that exist out there, some by their nature store more of your personal information as compared to others. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: prominent dating &…
Did Saudi Crown Prince use Israeli spyware to hack Jeff Bezos’s iPhone?
By Waqas According to the UN high commissioner for human rights, Bezos’s iPhone was hacked using NSO Group’s spyware called… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Did Saudi Crown Prince use Israeli spyware to hack Jeff…
Owner of DDoS mitigation firm launched DDoS attacks on others
By Waqas The owner of Cybersecurity firm BackConnect turned from cyber defender to cyber criminal… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Owner of DDoS mitigation firm launched DDoS attacks on others Advertise on IT Security…
250 million Microsoft customer support records leaked in plain text
By Waqas So Microsoft Customer Service and Support (CSS) records have been leaked online. Here’s what’s in the leaked data… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 250 million Microsoft customer support records leaked in plain text…
Clearview app lets police find your information with just a photo
By Sudais Asif Clearview app is not for personal use but only for law enforcement authorities, the company emphasizes… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Clearview app lets police find your information with just a photo…
New sextortion scam claims to record you with hacked Google Nest cam
By Waqas The difference between conventional sextortion campaigns and this one is that the victim has to go through… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New sextortion scam claims to record you with hacked Google Nest…
New sextortion scam claims recording you with hacked Google Nest cam
By Waqas The difference between conventional sextortion campaigns and this one is that the victim has to go through… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New sextortion scam claims recording you with hacked Google Nest cam…
Google Algorithm Updates vs SEO Strategies
By Uzair Amir Google Algorithm Updates work differently for every website. Some start receiving traffic while some face difficulties… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google Algorithm Updates vs SEO Strategies Advertise on IT Security…
These smart contact lenses equip your eyes with augmented reality
By Waqas So far we have seen smart contact lenses in thriller and sci-fi movies but now… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: These smart contact lenses equip your eyes with augmented reality Advertise on…
How Modern Technology is Making Business Life Easier
By Owais Sultan Technology is an ever-changing and advancing industry, and nowadays, it is used in all aspects of life… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How Modern Technology is Making Business Life Easier Advertise…
FBI unlocks iPhone 11 Pro Max using Graykey raising privacy concerns
By Sudais In the past, Apple has repeatedly refused to unlock the iPhone for the FBI pleasing its fan base however the FBI does not need Apple anymore… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: FBI unlocks…
Protect your identity from fraudster with AI-powered Identity Guard
By Uzair Amir Identity Guard is a comprehensive program that offers you not only identity protection but… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Protect your identity from fraudster with AI-powered Identity Guard Advertise on IT…
Keep Your Home Protected: 5 Best Indoor Home Security Cameras
By Waqas We’ve listed five best indoor security cameras that are worth considering. So, take a read! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Keep Your Home Protected: 5 Best Indoor Home Security Cameras Advertise on…
Feds seize WeLeakInfo.com for selling stolen databases
By Sudais WeLeakInfo.com was home to over 10,000 data breaches containing over 12 billion indexed records. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Feds seize WeLeakInfo.com for selling stolen databases Advertise on IT Security News. Read…
Hacker uses NSA-reported Windows 10 vulnerability to troll NSA
By Waqas So this white-hat hacker used the Windows 10 flaw on NSA’s official website to troll and expose how critical this flaw it. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker uses NSA-reported Windows 10 vulnerability…
How to Secure Your VPS and Dedicated Servers from Hackers
By Waqas Your decision to use a dedicated server or a VPS likely stems from a desire to have greater access to… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How to Secure Your VPS and Dedicated Servers…
Smart Cars: Increasing Comfort — Reducing Security
By Uzair Amir Owners of advanced cars are always the target for cybercriminals… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Smart Cars: Increasing Comfort — Reducing Security Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article:…
Hackers jailed for hacking National Lottery & withdrawing £13
By Uzair Amir Welp, here’s something shocking… NOT. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers jailed for hacking National Lottery & withdrawing £13 Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Hackers jailed for…
Baby pics, videos & location data from Peekaboo Moments app leaked online
By Sudais Thousands of families using the Peekaboo Moments app have been affected. Here’s what happened… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Baby pics, videos & location data from Peekaboo Moments app leaked online Advertise…
Faketoken malware sends expensive & offensive texts at your expense
By Sudais Another day, another Android malware.! This time, Faketoken malware has made a comeback and here’s what it does… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Faketoken malware sends expensive & offensive texts at your expense…
Microsoft’s new tool detects & reports pedophiles from online chats
By Waqas After taking on cyber criminals, Microsoft is coming after online pedophiles for good. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft’s new tool detects & reports pedophiles from online chats Advertise on IT Security…
New Android malware on Play Store disables Play Protect to evade detection
By Sudais This malware disables Google’s only security mechanism against malware-infected apps on the Play Store. What could go wrong, isn’t? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Android malware on Play Store disables Play Protect…
5 cyber tools your business needs in 2020 to keep safe
By Waqas The following are five excellent cyber tools that deliver palpable benefits to businesses. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 5 cyber tools your business needs in 2020 to keep safe Advertise on IT…
Personal data of millions of Americans exposed from PC in China
By Waqas Security lapse or security blunder? — Private data of 56M Americans exposed from China is apparently taken from… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Personal data of millions of Americans exposed from PC in…
Google hackers successfully use remote exploit to hack iPhone
By Waqas From law enforcement to hacking firms everyone wants to hack iPhone security researchers at Google have done it again. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google hackers successfully use remote exploit to hack iPhone…
Getting a VPN in Japan
By David Balaban Virtual private networks (VPN) are very popular in Japan however…. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Getting a VPN in Japan Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Getting a…
Hackers using Drake’s kiki do you love me to drop Lokibot malware
By Waqas Azorult and Lokibot are two of the most malicious malware and here is what these two do upon infecting the device. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers using Drake’s kiki do you love…
SideWinder hackers hit Android users with malware apps on Play Store
By Waqas The hackers are using malware apps on the Play Store to exploit a critical Android kernel vulnerability. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: SideWinder hackers hit Android users with malware apps on Play Store…
Why small business corporations fall easy prey to hackers
By Uzair Amir The black hat hackers and hardcore cybercriminals have realized that it is easier to hack a number of smaller organizations… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Why small business corporations fall easy prey…
TikTok vulnerability allowed hackers to send SMS with malware
By Sudais How to hack the TikTok account with a malicious link in a text message? Well, it’s possible as researchers noticed. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: TikTok vulnerability allowed hackers to send SMS with…
Hackers steal sensitive data from Japanese search engine for sex hotels
By Waqas A Japanese search engine designed primarily for the purpose of helping people find Love Hotels and book rooms suffered a data breach. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers steal sensitive data from Japanese…
Iranian hackers deface US government & African bank website
By Waqas Iranian hackers are back in action and this time they have found targets in the US and Africa. Here’s what happened: This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Iranian hackers deface US government & African…
Authorities lost track of suspect after WhatsApp hacking warning
By Waqas The terror suspect got away after ill-timed WhatsApp hacking warning. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Authorities lost track of suspect after WhatsApp hacking warning Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete…
BusKill USB cable switches off your laptop in the event of theft
By Sudais Known as “BusKill Cable”, the main problem that it guards against is a so-called “snatch and run.” This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: BusKill USB cable switches off your laptop in the event of…
Travelex exchange suffers malware attack; affects Tesco Bank service
By Waqas Travelex acknowledged the malware attack in a series of tweets to its customers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Travelex exchange suffers malware attack; affects Tesco Bank service Advertise on IT Security News.…
US Military Bans TikTok over privacy concerns
By Waqas No more cringy TikTok videos for the American military? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: US Military Bans TikTok over privacy concerns Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Military…
Cambridge Analytica scandal: Facebook hit with $1.6 million fine
By Waqas Brazilian Government is not happy with Facebook over the Cambridge Analytica breach. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cambridge Analytica scandal: Facebook hit with $1.6 million fine Advertise on IT Security News. Read…
Why Web Hosting Security is important?
By Waqas If you run a website, its hosting security matters more than anything. Let’s discuss it in detail… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Why Web Hosting Security is important? Advertise on IT Security…