Alisa Esage G (Page 106)

Working as a cyber security solutions architect, Alisa focuses on application and network security. Before joining us she held a cyber security researcher positions within a variety of cyber security start-ups. She also experience in different industry domains like finance, healthcare and consumer products.

Dutch coder built backdoors into thousands of websites

On: January 18, 2017

In: Malware

Dutch developer used built-in backdoors in websites to steal personal information of customers. A 35-year-old unnamed web developer from Leeuwarden, Netherlands has used personal information stolen from customers to openRead More →

Secret tokens found hard-coded in hundreds of Android apps

On: January 18, 2017

In: Incidents, Vulnerabilities

In some cases, the hard-coded secrets could allow an attacker to steal or delete data. A security research firm has found hundreds of Android apps that are leaking sensitive secretRead More →

New GhostAdmin Malware Used for Data Theft and Exfiltration

On: January 18, 2017

In: Important, Incidents, Malware, Vulnerabilities

Security researcher MalwareHunterTeam discovered today a new malware family that can infect computers and allow crooks to take control of these PCs using commands sent via an IRC channel. NamedRead More →

Opera Presto Source Code Leaks Online

On: January 17, 2017

In: Incidents

An unknown third-party has leaked the source code of the old Opera Presto browser engine on GitHub, and later on Bitbucket, two services for hosting and sharing source code online.Read More →

Watch out, hackers can listen to your Facebook Messenger Chats

On: January 17, 2017

In: Important, Incidents, Vulnerabilities

A security expert discovered a flaw in the Facebook Messenger audio clip recording feature that could be exploited to listen to audio chats. Voice recording is one of the mostRead More →

Hackers Steal Forum Accounts From ‘Clash of Clans’ Creator Supercell

On: January 17, 2017

In: Incidents

Data traders are allegedly swapping the details of over one million user accounts belonging to Supercell, the company behind hit mobile games such as Clash of Clans. The user accountsRead More →

Hackers demonstrate how to hack Samsung SmartCam

On: January 17, 2017

In: Incidents, Vulnerabilities

Researchers Exploitee.rs discovered a flaw in Samsung SmartCam IP cameras that could be exploited to execute commands and hijack vulnerable devices. Samsung SmartCam IP cameras are affected by a seriousRead More →

This phishing email uses an unexpected trick to infect PCs with keylogger malware

On: January 17, 2017

In: Malware, Vulnerabilities

Rather than using macros, this malware uses Visual Basic Script to avoid detection. Cybercriminals are targeting a US major financial services provider with malicious emails containing the tools required toRead More →

France takes steps to prevent an election hack attack

On: January 16, 2017

In: Important, Incidents, Malware, Vulnerabilities

Alarmed by allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential race, French authorities have warned political parties against the threat of cyber attacks as the country prepares to electRead More →

Insidious phishing attack leverages on fake attachments to steal Gmail credentials

On: January 16, 2017

In: Incidents, Vulnerabilities

Cybercriminals are adopting specially crafted URLs to trick users into entering their Gmail credentials in a new sophisticated phishing campaign. Security experts discovered a new effective Gmail phishing attack that isRead More →

Stealing passwords from McDonald’s users

On: January 16, 2017

In: Incidents, Vulnerabilities

By abusing an insecure cryptographic storage vulnerability (link) and a reflected server cross-site-scripting vulnerability (link) it is possible to steal and decrypt the password from a McDonald’s user. Besides that,Read More →

Intelligence report claims the Kremlin has cracked Telegram service

On: January 16, 2017

In: Mobile Security, Vulnerabilities

A raw intelligence document published last week claims Russian cyber experts have cracked Telegram messaging service to spy on opponents. A raw intelligence document published last week contains much information about President DonaldRead More →

Internet Archive Launches Chrome Extension That Replaces 404 Pages With Archived Copies

On: January 16, 2017

In: Malware, Vulnerabilities

The Internet Archive has launched on Friday a Chrome extension that will detect “Page not found” and other web errors and replace them with a copy from its Wayback Machine,Read More →

WordPress 4.7.1 released, patches eight vulnerabilities and 62 bugs

On: January 14, 2017

In: Vulnerabilities

According to the release notes the latest version of WordPress 4.7.1 addresses eight security vulnerabilities and other 62 bugs. Wednesday the latest version of WordPress 4.7.1 was released by theRead More →

Author of Limitless Keylogger Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison

On: January 14, 2017

In: Incidents, Malware

Zachary Shames pleaded guilty today to charges of developing and selling malware that was later used to infect thousands of victims. Before he was arrested this summer, the 21-year-old ShamesRead More →

Detroit Car Makers Allegedly Hacked, Names and Social Security Numbers Stolen

On: January 14, 2017

In: Incidents

General Motors already notifying employees about the breach. Detroit’s Big Three automakers are the latest big companies to become victims of hackers, with a new report now claiming that employees’Read More →

Misconfigured Server Gives Insight Into Cerber Ransomware Operation

On: January 14, 2017

In: Incidents, Malware

Security researchers have gained access to one of the servers used by the Cerber gang, from where they were able to extract basic statistics about their operation. A security researcherRead More →

WhatsApp backdoor allows snooping on encrypted messages

On: January 13, 2017

In: Important, Incidents, Malware, Mobile Security, Vulnerabilities

Exclusive: Privacy campaigners criticise WhatsApp vulnerability as a ‘huge threat to freedom of speech’ and warn it could be exploited by government agencies A security backdoor that can be usedRead More →

Japanese researchers: your peace-sign selfies are putting you at risk

On: January 13, 2017

In: Incidents, Mobile Security

If flashing a peace sign is your go-to selfie move, you might want to think about coming up with a new signature look. Turns out, your light-hearted display of goodwillRead More →

Airport boarding gate display leaks booking codes, puts passenger data at risk

On: January 13, 2017

In: Incidents

Attackers could gain full control over passenger bookings, cancel flights, and steal sensitive information with leaked booking codes. While waiting for my flight to begin boarding at a European airportRead More →

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