My Respect for Christopher Hitchens Just Went Up Quite a Bit
One of my favorite writers is Christopher Hitchens. I came to know him through his latest book on religion, titled “God Is Not Great“. His…
Author: Cybernoz
CryptoFortress mimics TorrentLocker but is a different ransomware
ESET assess the differences between CryptoFortress and TorrentLocker: two very different strains of ransomware. Marc-Etienne M.Léveillé 09 Mar 2015 • , 1 min. read Last…
Attackers Exploits SourceForge Software Hosting Platform to Deliver Malware
Cybercriminals have devised a sophisticated scheme exploiting SourceForge, a popular software hosting platform, to distribute malicious software disguised as legitimate office applications. The attack leverages…
Threat Actors Exploit Messaging Services as Lucrative Cybercrime Platforms
Threat actors are exploiting weaknesses in SMS verification systems to generate massive, fraudulent message traffic, costing businesses millions. This type of fraud involves artificially triggering…
Some Clarification on How I View Most Believers
I need to address something that’s come up in the last couple of months regarding my treatment of religion here on the site. A couple…
Hacking or coding – Should you learn code before hacking? Labs Detectify
You will find a common pattern if you read blog posts or watch interviews with some of today’s top ethical hackers. When asked if coding…
Operating System Vulnerabilities, Exploits and Insecurity
iOS and OS X the most vulnerable operating systems? Don’t confuse vulnerabilities with exploits, or patch frequency with insecurity. 10 Mar 2015 • , 6…
Windows 11 April update unexpectedly creates new ‘inetpub’ folder
Microsoft’s April 2025 Patch Tuesday updates are strangely creating an empty “inetpub” folder in the root of the C: drive, even on systems that do not have…
Shopware Security Plugin Exposes Systems to SQL Injection Attacks
A plugin designed to patch security vulnerabilities in older versions of Shopware has itself been found vulnerable to SQL injection attacks. The flaw, discovered in…
Researchers Uncover Hacking Tools and Techniques Shared on Russian-Speaking Cybercrime Forums
Trend Micro, a cybersecurity firm, has released its 50th installment report on the Russian-speaking cybercriminal underground, revealing the intricate web of tools, techniques, and cultural…
Critical Fortinet FortiSwitch flaw allows remote attackers to change admin passwords
Critical Fortinet FortiSwitch flaw allows remote attackers to change admin passwords Pierluigi Paganini April 09, 2025 Fortinet addressed a critical vulnerability in its FortiSwitch devices…
Catholic Conventions Increase Brothel Traffic
Brothels in Sydney, Australia are preparing for a massive surge in business because tons of Catholics are about to come to town. They’re expecting double…