A new ransomware called DetoxCrypto has been discovered by MalwareHunterTeam that is currently being distributed under two different variants. The first variant looks like a generic ransomware but contains the interestingRead More →
Microsoft delays fixing the reported issue. enSilo senior security researcher Yotam Gottesman has discovered a simple method of bypassing the Windows User Account Control (UAC) mechanism that affects all supported WindowsRead More →
Bitcoin traders have been warned that the upcoming Bitcoin Core software release will become a top target for well-funded hacking groups. Bitcoin.org has warned users to be aware that theRead More →
Clothing store chain Eddie Bauer said today it has detected and removed malicious software from point-of-sale systems at all of its 350+ stores in North America, and that credit and debitRead More →
New versions of Libgcrypt and Gnu Privacy Guard (GnuPG or GPG) released on Wednesday include security fixes for vulnerabilities discovered in the mixing functions of the Libgcrypt random number generator.Read More →
Crooks hijack the FSociety brand for a lame ransomware. Fans of the Mr. Robot TV show would be glad to know that real-life crooks are taking inspiration from the TV series,Read More →
Chrome, Firefox and likely other major browsers are afflicted by a vulnerability that allows attackers to spoof URLs in the address bar. While Mozilla said it has patched the flawRead More →
The smart plug can act as a conduit not just for electricity — but for cyberattacks. Researchers have discovered critical security flaws in connected smart plugs which can give attackers accessRead More →
The Adwind Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is a popular Java-based backdoor capable of infecting Windows, Linux, Mac OS and Android operating systems. Its cross-platform nature, elaborate backdoor features, and relativelyRead More →
Palo Alto Networks has identified a malware family known as ‘Aveo’ that is being used to target Japanese speaking users. The ‘Aveo’ malware name comes from an embedded debug stringRead More →
