Best Online Security Tools and Their Uses
2019-12-17
The Internet just isn’t what it used to be. Previously, you could browse it to your heart’s content without having to worry about a thing. Now, you’re lucky if yourRead More →
Over 3500 emails from Chilean military were hacked; confidential data leaked
2019-12-17
According to information security specialists, the Chilean Army has confirmed a hacking attack that compromised its email service, this occurred just one month after the hacking of the computer systemsRead More →
Ransomware variant threatens to expose victims’ personal & business details if they don’t pay to hackers
2019-12-17
Ransomware attacks can be highly harmful, as they generate multiple consequences for victims. In addition to being one of the most common attack variants, ransomware also shows a constant evolution,Read More →
TP-Link routers allow anyone to change your WiFi password and steal your data
2019-12-16
Currently we can find routers virtually anywhere, whether it’s workplaces, malls, schools and homes, people need (or think they need) to always be connected to the Internet. However, despite beingRead More →
Ruyk ransomware shuts down operations in New Orleans, US
2019-12-16
This has been a year marked by the notorious increase in ransomware attacks registered in thousands of organizations around the world, especially in the United States, and incidents keep poppingRead More →
Facebook can’t even protect the data of 30k employees; how will it protect yours?
2019-12-16
Facebook has committed multiple mistakes and omissions in terms of users’ privacy and data protection for at least the last couple of years, and it appears 2019 will be endingRead More →
Point-of-sale malware: the dangers of using credit cards at gas stations in the US, Mexico and Canada
2019-12-16
One of the main cybersecurity issues is the fast evolution and diversification of the methods used by malicious hackers, as new attack variants emerge at every moment that affect thousandsRead More →
Top Python Libraries Used In Hacking
2019-12-16
Python is the most important language for pentesters/ security researchers. Python has many pre-build libraries which helps in scanning the network and gives many options to send request/ receive differentRead More →
Critical vulnerabilities found on Intel mini PC CPUs
2019-12-13
Web application security researchers from three different European universities revealed the discovery of a vulnerability that affects Intel mini PC CPUs. This flaw, dubbed by researchers as Plundervolt, is exploitableRead More →
New malware variant attacks isolated devices without internet connection
2019-12-13
Digital forensics experts report the detection of a new Israeli malware that is capable of hacking computers in isolation. To do this, attackers must take control of the LED indicatorsRead More →
iPhone users should not visit these websites. Active malware campaign detected
2019-12-13
More than 100 publisher websites, including online newspapers and magazines, have been compromised to redirect users from iPhone devices to malicious websites, report various ethical hacking firms. If an iPhoneRead More →
Nine critical Git vulnerabilities found; GitHub recommends update ASAP
2019-12-13
Nine security vulnerabilities were recently found in GitHub’s open source version control system, so the platform strongly asks its users to implement a series of “critical Git project updates” toRead More →
New critical vulnerabilities found in WordPress plugins
2019-12-13
Reports on the presence of serious vulnerabilities affecting some WordPress plugins, the most popular of content management systems (CMS) have appeared again. Apparently these flaws are really easy to exploit,Read More →
Understanding How Split Tunneling Works and How You Can Use it
2019-12-13
One of the challenging parts about picking a VPN (virtual private networking) – if you’re new to the market and technology – is understanding some of the terms that VPNRead More →
Encryption keys for iPhone posted on Twitter; there’s nothing Apple can do about it
2019-12-12
Most smart devices (mainly smartphones and tablets) have software restrictions to prevent users from performing some developer-like operations. However, this is not an impassable limit in the real world because,Read More →
Over 1000 schools and colleges, 700 hospitals and 100 government agencies suffered ransomware infections in 2019
2019-12-12
2019 was, without a doubt, the year of ransomware in the US. While these infections occur continuously, as for the second half of the year a major wave of attacksRead More →
How was the wedding of the world’s richest hacker & how government failed to catch him?
2019-12-12
Footage of a fulsome wedding has risen and, as cybersecurity researchers say, they involve a Russian man named by British and American authorities as the world’s biggest cybercriminal. Russian citizenRead More →
List of Top Hacking Tools of 2019
2019-12-12
Mostly tools are used to do the Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration testing of the target application or system. Generally most tools are found on github, an open source community. WeRead More →
KeyWe smart lock allows anybody to enter your house without permission. It should be called dumb lock
2019-12-11
There are millions of smart locks on the market that can be installed to provide greater security in access to your home; however, digital forensics specialists have just reported theRead More →
Pirated movies website is hacked; attackers threaten to disclose users’ information
2019-12-11
According to web application security specialists, Helix, a pirate IPTV streaming service, is coming through a security incident recovery process as it is facing an imminent data breach after receivingRead More →
