What is Boot Sector Virus? Types, Symptoms & Preventions
A Boot Sector Virus is a type of malware that targets the boot sector of a computer’s hard drive or any other storage device, such…
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Russia Bans Discord Following Illegal Content Issues
The Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technologies, and Mass Media has officially blocked the popular communication platform Discord within the country. This…
Hackers Abusing Legitimate File Hosting Services For Sophisticated Phishing Attack
Stealing personal data information (‘name’, ‘Social Security number’, ‘credit card details’, etc.) for fraudulent activities is dubbed “identity theft.” While these types of cybercrimes are…
GoldenJackal Using Custom Toolset To Attack Air-Gapped Systems
Air-gapped systems are security measures that isolate “computers” and “networks” from external connections (like the “internet”) to block ‘unauthorized access’ and ‘cyber threats.’ This…
DumpForums Claims to Have Stolen 10TB Data from Cybersecurity Firm Dr.Web
A notable hacking forum, DumpForums, has claimed responsibility for a massive data breach targeting Dr.Web, a prominent Russian cybersecurity company. The hackers allege that they…
Patch for Type Confusion Vulnerabilities
Google has released a critical security update for its Chrome browser, addressing several vulnerabilities, including two high-severity type confusion flaws in the V8 JavaScript engine.…
Microsoft Security Updates: 5 Zero-Days & 118 Vulnerabilities Patched
In its latest Patch Tuesday release, Microsoft addressed 118 vulnerabilities, including five zero-day flaws, two of which attackers are actively exploiting. The updates cover various Microsoft products, including…
What is Bastion Host? Types, Architecture & Use Cases
A bastion host is a critical line of defense, acting as a fortified gateway between an internal network and external threats. This article delves into…
Vulnerability Scanner Released For CUPS Printing System Flaws
A critical set of vulnerabilities in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) has been disclosed, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on target systems…
Ukrainian Hackers Attack Russian Media Following Putin’s Birthday
Ukrainian hackers launched a large-scale attack on Russian state media company VGTRK on October 7, coinciding with President Vladimir Putin’s 72nd birthday. The attack, described…
LemonDuck Malware Exploiting SMB Vulnerabilities To Attack Windows Servers
LemonDuck malware has evolved from a cryptocurrency mining botnet into a “versatile malware” that is capable of “stealing credentials,” “disabling security measures,” and “propagating through…
North Korean APT Hackers Exploiting DMARC Misconfigs For Phishing Attacks
DMARC is an email authentication protocol that helps domain owners protect against unauthorized use like “email spoofing” and “phishing attacks.” By leveraging existing protocols like…