Category: HackRead

Indian Firm Linked to Fake DMCA Notices Silencing Journalists
24
Jul
2024

Indian Firm Linked to Fake DMCA Notices Silencing Journalists

Is critical journalism under attack? A recent exposé reveals a disturbing trend: Companies, in this case, an Indian firm, using…

Windows SmartScreen Flaw Enabling Data Theft in Major Stealer Attack
24
Jul
2024

Windows SmartScreen Flaw Enabling Data Theft in Major Stealer Attack

New Stealer Campaign Exploits Windows SmartScreen Vulnerability (CVE-2024-21412) – This large-scale attack targets Windows users, stealing passwords, browsing history, and…

Play Ransomware Targets Linux!
23
Jul
2024

Play Ransomware Variant Targeting Linux ESXi Environments

Play Ransomware Targets Linux! New Variant Attacks ESXi with Prolific Puma Ties. Learn how to protect your organization from this…

Mexico's Largest ERP Provider ClickBalance Exposes 769 Million Records
23
Jul
2024

Mexico’s Largest ERP Provider ClickBalance Exposes 769 Million Records

ClickBalance ERP provider’s cloud database exposed 769 million records, including API keys and email addresses. Learn how this cloud security…

Microsoft Releases Tool to Fix CrowdStrike-Caused Windows Chaos
23
Jul
2024

Microsoft Releases Tool to Fix CrowdStrike-Caused Windows Chaos

Microsoft releases a recovery tool to fix CrowdStrike outages that crippled IT systems worldwide. The tool offers two repair options:…

Telegram Android Vulnerability "EvilVideo" Sends Malware as Videos
22
Jul
2024

Telegram Android Vulnerability “EvilVideo” Sends Malware as Videos

EvilVideo exploit in Telegram for Android lets attackers send malware disguised as videos. ESET discovered this zero-day vulnerability, prompting Telegram…

Chinese Vigorish Viper Exploits DNS and Football Sponsorships for Illegal Gambling
22
Jul
2024

Chinese Vigorish Viper Exploits DNS and Football Sponsorships for Illegal Gambling

Unmasking Vigorish Viper: The Elusive Cybercrime Network Behind Illegal Gambling. Learn how this sophisticated group uses clever DNS tactics and…

Ransomware Attack Shuts Down LA County Courts, Halts Inmate Transfers, Evictions
22
Jul
2024

Ransomware Attack Shuts Down LA County Courts, Halts Inmate Transfers, Evictions

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the United States’ largest trial court, has suffered a crippling ransomware attack. This…

Beware Grand Theft Auto Fans! Fake GTA VI Beta Download Spreads Malware
22
Jul
2024

Beware Grand Theft Auto Fans! Fake GTA VI Beta Download Spreads Malware

Grand Theft Auto VI fans beware of Fake GTA VI Beta download ads! Don’t get scammed by fake GTA VI…

Fake CrowdStrike Patch Spreads Remcos malware
22
Jul
2024

Fake Hot Fix for CrowdStrike ”crowdstrike-hotfix.zip” Spreads Remcos RAT

Beware “crowdstrike-hotfix.zip”! This fake file spreads Remcos malware, targeting LatAm CrowdStrike users. Don’t download it! Learn how to stay safe…

Unidentified Attacker "Revolver Rabbit" Uses RDGA to Register 500,000 Domains
18
Jul
2024

Unidentified Attacker “Revolver Rabbit” Uses RDGA to Register 500,000 Domains

Although not new, Registered Domain Generation Algorithms (RDGAs) have become a major cybersecurity threat, exploited by threat actors to bypass…

Russian National Jailed for Smuggling US Military Tech to Russia
18
Jul
2024

Russian National Jailed for Smuggling US Military Tech to Russia

Russian businessman sentenced to 3 years for smuggling military-grade microelectronics to Russia via Hong Kong. Maxim Marchenko used shell companies…