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Hackers dug deep in the massive LastPass security breach

The November LastPass cybersecurity breach was worse than previously reported and hackers stole data from several other GoTo products and services.
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Hackers just stole LastPass data, but your passwords are safe

LastPass has suffered its second security breach in just a few months as hackers made off with data, but luckily user passwords are safe and encrypted.
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Hackers’ Cyber Monday deals will be unbelievably good

Beware the deal that looks to good to be true because hackers know you're eager for big discounts on great products, the perfect recipe for a scam.
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Hackers sink to new low by stealing Discord accounts in ransomware attacks

AXLocker is a new ransomware attack that not only encrypts your files -- it also attempts to steal your Discord account, giving you 48 hours to respond.
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Hackers target your holiday shopping with new phishing scam

Don't get fooled by this new and devious phishing scam that promises a free gift but instead collects your information and takes your money.
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Hackers are infiltrating news websites to spread malware

The latest cybersecurity attack takes advantage of your trust in news sites and your browser to trick you into downloading malware.
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Hackers have found a way to hack you that you’d never expect

A security flaw has allowed a ransomware gang to effectively prevent antivirus programs from running properly on a system.
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Hackers may be hiding in plain sight on your favorite website

Security researchers have detailed how domain shadowing is becoming increasingly popular for cybercriminals.
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This huge DDoS attack was one of the longest ever recorded

An unprecedented distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack saw over 25.3 billion requests being sent to a target.
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Chrome extensions with 1.4M users may have stolen your data

Researchers from McAfee have discovered five Google Chrome extensions that steal browsing activity, with the add-ons racking up more than a million downloads.
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Hackers are hiding a nasty secret in James Webb telescope images

Space images from the James Webb telescope are being used by hackers to hide and distribute malware.
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Beware, these free Windows apps are hiding a dangerous secret

The installation of malware that is being spread via free software sites has been found to be activated following a month delay, helping it avoid detection.
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Hackers are using fake WordPress DDoS pages to launch malware

Hackers are pushing the distribution of dangerous malware via WordPress websites through bogus Cloudflare DDoS protection pages, a new report has found.
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Hackers are using cookies to sidestep two-factor authentication

The latest cyber threat uses cookies to bypass what is considered the best way to keep yourself secure online.
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Google just thwarted the largest HTTPS DDoS attack in history

Google has confirmed that one of its cloud customers was targeted with the largest HTTPS distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack ever reported.
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Selling something online? Watch out for this clever new scam

A credit/debit card stealing scheme that was initially discovered in 2020 has now been detected in Singapore.
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North Korean hackers are targeting crypto workers

Hackers believed to be associated with the North Korean group Lazarus have attempted another digital heist by targeting cryptocurrency firm deBridge Finance.
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North Korean hackers target huge crypto exchange — are user funds safe?

North Korean hackers are attempting to lure in cryptocurrency experts via bogus job offers for crypto exchange platform Coinbase.
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Hacking-as-a-service lets hackers steal your data for just $10

A new (and cheap) service that offers hackers a straightforward method to set up a base where they manage their cyber crimes has been discovered.
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Hackers have found a way to log into your Microsoft email account

Account holders for Microsoft email services are being targeted in a fresh phishing campaign, according to security researchers from Zscaler's ThreatLabz group.
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Hackers stole passwords from 140,000 payment terminals using malware

The Android-based payment system, Wiseasy, has experienced a data breach that has allowed hackers to gain control of thousands of its payment terminals.
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Europe just suffered its worst DDoS attack ever, but we don’t know why

A record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack situated within Europe was attempted during July, a new report has confirmed.
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Ransomware victims are refusing to pay — but is it working?

A new report has highlighted how ransomware payments to hackers have begun to slow down -- victims are opting to not cave in to demands from threat actors.
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This anti-hacker group helps you escape ransomware for free

This week marks the sixth anniversary of the No More Ransom project, an initiative aimed at helping ransomware victims.
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Hackers now exploit new vulnerabilities in just 15 minutes

Hackers are now ​​moving faster than ever when it comes to scanning vulnerability announcements from software vendors.
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You’ll never guess what hackers are using Microsoft Calculator for

Hackers have found an unusual and unconventional method to infect PCs with malware: distributing dangerous code with Windows Calculator.
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This hacker site sold 24 million people’s data — until now

An underground illegal online marketplace that contained and sold sensitive information pertaining to individuals based out of the U.S. has been shut down.
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This researcher just beat ransomware gangs at their own game

A security researcher has discovered key flaws pertaining to popular ransomware and malware, which could lead to groups rethinking their entire approach.
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Homeland Security bug bounty reveals huge number of flaws

Participants of Homeland Security's first-ever bug bounty program, named Hack DHS, confirmed that they found a worrying amount of security bugs.
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Destructive hacking group REvil could be back from the dead

Ransomware gang REvil was unceremoniously shut down in 2021, but the group’s website is back up and running, suggesting the hackers could be back in action.
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Experts found a record number of zero-day hacks in 2021

Google has published the 2021 review of Project Zero, revealing a record number of zero-day exploits exhibited by some of the largest technology companies.
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Chinese hackers use VLC media player to launch cyberattacks

According to a recent report, a famous Chinese hacker group was able to combine VLC Media Player with a dangerous exploit, deploying malware to users.
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Victims of latest massive LAPSUS$ hack include Facebook, DHL

Hacking group LAPSUS$ has revealed its latest target: Globant, an IT and software development company whose clientele include the likes of tech giant Facebook.
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Not even your PC’s power supply is safe from hackers

Hackers have managed to find a way to successfully gain access to uninterruptable power supply (UPS) computer systems, according to a report from CISA.