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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cloudflare reports a massive 175% increase in DDoS attacks

Cloudflare has just released a report detailing DDoS attacks from the last quarter of 2021. The last half of the year saw a massive increase in ransom attacks.

Apple paid a student $100,000 for successfully hacking a Mac

Apple has just paid over $100,000 to a curious student who attempted to hack the camera on a Mac -- and succeeded. He shared the process in a blog post.
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Microsoft stopped the largest DDoS attack ever reported

Microsoft mitigated a DDoS attack on an Azure server in Asia with a throughput of 3.47 Tbps, making it one of the largest attacks in history.
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Researchers say your GPU could expose private info online

As if online privacy was not difficult enough to achieve, a team of researchers has now found that users can be tracked just by analyzing their graphics cards.
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What is email spoofing?

Attempts at online theft often start with a phishing scheme -- and phishing attempts often rely on email spoofing. Here's how spoofing works and how to spot it.
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Microsoft has a warning about working in the metaverse

In a blog post, Microsoft talks about the risk of working in the metaverse and the steps that can be taken to secure it
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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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The dark web’s biggest marketplace just got taken down

The dark web just got a little less darker: The biggest dark web marketplace in the world, Hydra, has been taken offline.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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The smart home hacking scene in Scream is possible, but you’re probably OK

Smart home hacking is possible but very, very unlikely. There are some steps you can take to stay safe.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to tell if your security camera has been hacked

Security cameras can keep us safe, but they can also do the opposite if they're hacked. Here's how to tell if your smart home security camera is compromised.