Hacker Leaks 35 Million Scraped LinkedIn User Records
The scraped LinkedIn database was leaked in two parts: one part contained 5 million user records, while the second part contained 35 million records. A…
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US Man Sentenced to Over 21 Years for Dark Web Distribution of CSAM
In April 2023, Austen Peppers from Lawton, Oklahoma, pleaded guilty to advertising and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the dark web. Austen Peppers,…
IBM X-Force Discovers Gootloader Malware Variant- GootBot
The original Gootloader malware was used by numerous threat groups, including ransomware affiliates and in additional payloads like SystemBC and IcedID. IBM X-Force has discovered…
Okta Breach Linked to Employee’s Google Account, Affects 134 Customers
Okta’s investigation determined the breach to be associated with a Google account belonging to one of the company’s employees. In a recent update following the…
Google Launches Verification Badges for Security Tested VPN Apps
The new feature is the latest in line with increasing security and precautionary measures by Google to keep malicious Android apps away from its Play…
Fake Ledger App on Microsoft Store Leads to $800,000 Crypto Theft
The fake Ledger Live app on the Microsoft Store deceived users into downloading malware, which stole their Bitcoin and Ethereum funds. Hackread.com has been actively…
Provocative Facebook Ads Leveraged to Deliver NodeStealer Malware
Scammers are using AI-generated provocative ads to lure users into downloading and installing the notorious NodeStealer malware. Cybersecurity researchers at Bitdefender Labs have shared details…
LEGO Marketplace BrickLink Hacked? Website Down Amid Unusual Activity
Key Points The official website of BrickLink displays a message stating that it experienced unusual activity. Ransom messages were reportedly sent out to many BrickLink…
Russia’s 2nd-Largest Insurer Rosgosstrakh Hacked; 400GB of Data Sold Online
An analysis of the sample data shared by the hackers revealed, among other details, personal and insurance-related information belonging to three GRU agents. Since the…
Lazarus Group uses KandyKorn macOS malware for crypto theft
KandyKorn is a stealthy backdoor designed to extract data, file uploading/downloading, directory listing, process termination, secure deletion, and command execution. A new macOS malware dubbed…
Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative Boosts Cybersecurity Against Advanced Attacks
Microsoft’s new AI-powered Secure Future Initiative aims to assist governments, businesses, and consumers in combatting cybersecurity threats. Microsoft has announced its first-ever Secure Future Initiative…
From Basics to Specialized Applications
Software is the backbone of modern technology, serving various purposes across different sectors. The vast array of software types caters to the complex and specific…