Breaking down the Twitter whistleblower allegations and how it affects the Musk takeover
You've probably heard of the Twitter Whistleblower by now. Let's take a look at some of the serious allegations in their complaint.
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.
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.
Hackers could use this nasty bug to expose government websites
Cybersecurity researchers have reported that a vulnerability in the open-source control system Git has left government domains open to data breaches.
Zoom just fixed a major security flaw on Mac. Here’s why you should update now
Zoom spent the weekend patching a major security flaw in its Mac app, and the update is available right now.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. federal court system cyberattack is worse than previously thought
A cyberattack incident that involved the U.S. federal court system infrastructure has been proven to be an incredibly significant and sophisticated attack.
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.
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.
A data breach can cost millions of dollars — and you might be paying it
A data breach can be disastrous for any company -- and not just in terms of data leaked. The cost of a data breach is now at an average of $4.4 million.
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.
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.
The latest Windows update is causing major printer problems
Here's how you can maximize the workaround for the Microsoft glitch on the Windows 10 mid-July update.
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.
Windows 11 now stops brute force cyberattacks right in their tracks
Windows 11 now blocks brute force attacks with an Account Lockout Policy. Windows will automatically lock down accounts after 10 failed login attempts.
Cyberattacks have nearly doubled since last year, report says
Cyberattacks have nearly doubled since the last year and the odds that you'll be affected are increasing rapidly.
The world’s most sensitive data could be vulnerable to this new hack
Some of the world's most sensitive data could be vulnerable due to a new hack. Using a SATA cable, an attacker can extract data from air-gapped systems.
Stealthy malware shows why you shouldn’t open unknown emails
A threat intelligence team has just published a report on malware that arrives as an email attachment and remains undetected by most antivirus programs.
iOS 16’s new Lockdown Mode takes iPhone security to the max
Apple has introduced Lockdown Mode, a new optional layer of cybersecurity designed to protect people at risk of being targeted by mercenary software.
Hacker steals 1 billion people’s records in unprecedented data breach
A hacker has stated that he has successfully infiltrated a police database, from which he apparently obtained details of one billion Chinese citizens.
Oh great, new malware lets hackers hijack your Wi-Fi router
A new report finds hackers are targeting home Wi-Fi routers to gain access to all your connected devices.
Websites are constantly tracking you — but Firefox has a fix
Firefox continues to bring improvements to its privacy protection, this time adding a feature that helps you avoid being tracked by various websites.
Hackers just launched the largest HTTPS DDoS attack in history
The largest HTTPS distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in history materialized last week, Cloudflare, which specializes in DDoS mitigation, confirmed.
Hackers can now take over your computer through Microsoft Word
A new vulnerability in Microsoft Office could potentially allow an attacker to take control of your computer even if you didn't open any files.
Notorious ransomware gang Conti shuts down, but not for good
The well-known ransomware gang, Conti, has officially decided to shut down. However, the key members of the group aren't done with cybercrime.
Websites may be logging your email and password without you knowing
A new study reveals that up to 3% of the world's top websites collect your inputs before you ever submit them. This includes emails and passwords.
Ransomware gangs are evolving in new and dangerous ways
While digital technology is growing at a rapid pace, ransomware gangs and their methods continue to develop at an aggressive rate as well.
Microsoft reveals new secret weapon against cybercrime
Microsoft has announced a new cyber security-based initiative that will allow companies to tap into the tech giant’s in-house security services and personnel.
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.
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.
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.