Researchers find new vulnerability with Apple Silicon chips
Researchers discovered a new vulnerability that could leak data to an attacker. Fortunately, it's pretty benign for now.
Cloudflare just stopped one of the largest DDoS attacks ever
Cloudflare managed to mitigate a massive 15.3 million request-per-second DDoS attack. It was one of the largest such attacks ever recorded.
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.
Now’s your chance to get McAfee Total Protection for up to $100 off
Get up to $100 off McAfee's Total Protection suite. Antivirus protects your devices, a VPN secures your privacy, and identity protection covers the rest.
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.
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.
Google makes important Workspace change to prevent phishing
Google changes the way email notifications work when you collaborate in Workspace apps to prevent phishing attacks.
Hackers stole top-secret GPU details — then Nvidia hit back
After a cyberattack that took Nvidia’s systems offline, the hacking group behind the breach has revealed it has acquired over 1TB of data from the tech giant.
Unprecedented cyberattack takes Nvidia offline for two days
The culprit behind a recent cyberattack on U.S. chip-maker Nvidia is still at large. The breach took Nvidia's systems offline for two days.
This MacOS Trojan stealthily lifts your data, says Microsoft
Microsoft has exposed a Mac trojan known as UpdateAgent that can stealthily lift your data.
Update your Mac now to fix vulnerability that gives full access to spying apps
Microsoft is warning of a new Mac vulnerability that could allow attackers to secretly hijack apps and spy on you.
Norton has a crypto miner for PCs that can’t be easily uninstalled
Norton recently launched its new Crypto feature, allowing users to mine Ethereum while their PC is idle, but it’s already drawing ire from regular users.
Are you using one of these passwords? If so, it’s time for a change
NordPass has revealed the most common passwords used in 2021, confirming that “123456” remains the most popular password for the second year in a row.
Hackers just stole personal data from millions of Acer customers
Acer has suffered from a second disastrous data breach in 2021. A group of hackers breached Acer's servers and stole over 60 gigabytes of user data.
Update your AMD Ryzen drivers now to avoid password leaks
A report from a cybersecurity firm exposed a critical security flaw in all AMD Ryzen chipsets. Here's how to protect yourself.
GPUs could become Trojan horses for future cyberattacks
Malicious code was allegedly shown to have the ability to run on a GPU's VRAM in the latest proof-of-concept hack sold on the black market to hackers.
Update your Windows PC now to fix this critical PrintNightmare security flaw
A serious security flaw known as Print Nightmare is impacting Windows, and Microsoft has issued a fix for it. Here's how you can update to stay safe.
Protect your email now against the return of this nasty ransomware botnet
The infamous Trickbot ransomware botnet is on the rise again after being dismantled in 2020. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
5 lines of code allowed attackers to wipe tons of data from popular hard drive
After a series of attacks last week, Western Digital says there's another exploit impacting My Book Live and My Book Live Duo hard drives.
Newegg was cracked, customer data has leaked, and security is clearly scrambled
Online electronics retailer Newegg has found itself at the heart of an online security breach as the company's payment system was recently breached, giving hackers of the notorious group Magecart potential access to confidential customer data, including credit card information.
Is your router vulnerable to attacks? New report says odds aren’t in your favor
A new study from American Consumer Institute shows that 83 percent of routers in the United States are vulnerable to cyberattacks. A majority of those routers have critical security vulnerabilities, primarily due to the lack of firmware updates.
Hackers sold 120 million private Facebook messages, report says
Up to 120 million private Facebook messages were being sold online by hackers this fall. The breach was first discovered in September, and the messages were obtained through unnamed rogue browser extensions which monitored users and mined their information while browsing through the social media website.
Russian hackers are targeting U.S. emails with phishing malware
Hackers are targeting both U.S. and European email accounts with new phishing malware, according to a new study. Named "Cannon," the malware has been around since October, collecting screenshots and other information from the PCs of unsuspecting victims and sending it back to Russian operatives.
NSA tools are still letting hackers take over unpatched systems
NSA hacking tools stolen more than two years ago are still being used in new and dangerous ways. Hackers are using the tools to go after systems previously protected behind routers, potentially leaving as many as a million PCs around the world vulnerable. Make sure your PC and router are well patched.
Scammers’ latest phishing attacks are using that little green padlock to fool you
Hackers are now building fake sites with secure HTTPS connections in the hope of fooling users into believing that their phishing website is in fact legitimate. Because these fraudulent sites rely on a secure connection, hackers are able to bypass the security warnings on most browsers.
Someone is selling a mass-hacking service, leaving your printer exposed
Hackers normally try to take control or manipulate your computer, but internet-connected printers are also at risk. That is all according to a report from Vice, which finds that someone attempted to sell a mass printing service, which could cause your printer to spit out any given message on command.
You can edit the PlayStation Classic’s emulator settings with a keyboard
The PlayStation Classic doesn't give you many options when it comes to emulating the 20 games it includes, but one clever user managed to figure out a way to edit the emulator itself. The system is available now for $100 and comes with 20 games from the original PlayStation's library.
With 20,000 sites swallowed up, a botnet is eating WordPress alive
Hackers controlling a botnet of over 20,000 infected WordPress sites are attacking other WordPress sites, according to a report from The Defiant Threat Intelligence team. The botnets attempted up generate logins on up to five million logins on legit WordPress websites within the thirty days.
PewDiePie supporters hack printers, hope to boost his subscription numbers
PewDiePie supporters claimed to have hacked thousands of printers worldwide to print messages to ask people to subscribe to the popular YouTube account in an attempt to have it remain the YouTube account with the most subscribers. These same hackers also wish to warn others about having unsecured devices.
What is phishing? Here’s everything you need to know
What is Phishing? It's something that almost every web user has dealth with at some point while online, but sometimes the attacks are so subtle and well executed you may still not know that you were being targeted. Whether through email spam, faked webpages, or classic social engineering, phishing is commonplace.
Hackers broke into Outlook.com using worker’s credentials, Microsoft says
Microsoft's web-based email services, including Outlook.com accounts and MSN and Hotmail addresses, were the target of a security beach. Using a customer support agent's credentials, hackers were possibly able to access email addresses and subject lines, but fortunately not their content.
13 year old who hacked Apple servers sentenced to probation
Last year a 16-year-old student from Australia was found to have repeatedly broken into Apple's network and downloaded large amounts of secure data. Now a similar case has come to court with an even younger defendant, a teenager who was 13 when he began accessing Apple servers.
Russian hackers behind ‘world’s most murderous malware’ probing U.S. power grid
A hacking group linked to the Russian government has been attempting to breach the U.S. power grid. Security experts tracked the hackers, and warn that they were probing the grid for weaknesses, searching for ways to access critical infrastructure systems.
Pegasus spyware can break into users’ cloud accounts and steal data
An Israeli software company which creates spyware has developed a tool with the ability to break into users' cloud-based accounts. The Pegasus software developed by the NSO Group has been advertised as being able to copy authentication keys and access cloud services like Google Drive or iCloud.
Everything we know about Watch Dogs Legion
Watch Dogs Legion is a radical overhaul for the series, allowing you to control any non-player character in London and turn them into operatives for the DedSec vigilante group. Here's what we know so far, including information on the various classes, combat options, permanent death, and enemy factions.
Hackers can easily watch your every move, control PCs with free NanoCore Trojan
You might want to make sure you're up and running with the latest version of Windows and your antivirus software. Researchers have discovered a very dangerous remote access trojan (RAT), which if your PC is not fully patched and updated, could leave even amateur hackers in complete control of your PC.
Senators call for investigation into TikTok for ‘counterintelligence threat’
Does giving your data to an app-based in China create a national security risk? Two U.S. senators are calling for an investigation into TikTok over data sharing, freedom of speech, and foreign interference. The request comes from Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer and Republican Sen. Tom Cotton.
Huawei is reportedly hosting a secret hacker meeting in Germany
Huawei has reportedly invited some of the world’s most capable phone hackers to Munich for a secret meeting. At the event, the company is rumored to launch an exclusive bug bounty program that will reward researchers for submitting security vulnerabilities in its phones.