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Russia launched over a million cyber attacks in three months

Russia launched over a million cyber attacks in three months
Researchers found 75% of the attacks were critical
13 Apr 2021
BRATA malware disguises itself as security tools on Google Play

BRATA malware disguises itself as security tools on Google Play
Hackers are tricking victims into granting their malicious apps certain permissions before taking control of Android devices
13 Apr 2021
Hackers leak data from dark web marketplace

Hackers leak data from dark web marketplace
Over 600,000 payment card records and 12,000 user records leaked
9 Apr 2021
What is ethical hacking? White hat hackers explained

What is ethical hacking? White hat hackers explained
Not all hackers are motivated by greed - some of them use their powers for good
9 Apr 2021
Gigaset devices laced with malware after third-party server hack

Gigaset devices laced with malware after third-party server hack
Several Android smartphones have been pre-packaged with malicious apps as part of a supply chain attack
9 Apr 2021
NCSC warns 15% of Brits use their pet's name as a password

NCSC warns 15% of Brits use their pet's name as a password
Independent survey reveals UK public still relies on memorable phrases to protect accounts
9 Apr 2021
Evidence suggests REvil behind Harris Federation ransomware attack

Evidence suggests REvil behind Harris Federation ransomware attack
The trust’s financial records have been discovered on a dark web site known to be operated by the infamous group
9 Apr 2021
What is Microsoft Pluton?

What is Microsoft Pluton?
A quick look at Microsoft's new approach to CPUs that promises to revolutionise Windows security
8 Apr 2021
Weekly threat roundup: Fortinet, Apple Mail, AMD Zen 3 CPUs

Weekly threat roundup: Fortinet, Apple Mail, AMD Zen 3 CPUs
Pulling together the most dangerous and pressing flaws that businesses need to patch
8 Apr 2021
Data belonging to 500 million LinkedIn users found for sale on hacker marketplace

Data belonging to 500 million LinkedIn users found for sale on hacker marketplace
It's currently unclear whether the data is fresh or part of a historic breach
8 Apr 2021
What is cross-site scripting (XSS)?

What is cross-site scripting (XSS)?
How XSS exploits work and how to defend against them
7 Apr 2021
Hackers sell $38 million in gift cards on Russian marketplace

Hackers sell $38 million in gift cards on Russian marketplace
Amazon, Nike, Walmart, and Target among the brands targeted by Russian hacking dark web forum
7 Apr 2021
Wormable Android malware is spreading through WhatsApp messages

Wormable Android malware is spreading through WhatsApp messages
Researchers found the malware hidden in an app pretending to be Netflix on the Google Play store
7 Apr 2021
Irish DPC says Facebook data leak affects “significant number" of EU users

Irish DPC says Facebook data leak affects “significant number" of EU users
The regulator is investigating the data leak involving the personal details of 533 million users
7 Apr 2021
European Commission hit by "significant" cyber attack

European Commission hit by "significant" cyber attack
The EC has confirmed that an “IT security incident” had affected a number of EU institutions, bodies, and agencies' IT infrastructure
7 Apr 2021
Hackers target LinkedIn users with fake job offers to spread malware

Hackers target LinkedIn users with fake job offers to spread malware
The Golden Chicken group is selling the More_Eggs backdoor to other groups as a malware as a service (MaaS) model
6 Apr 2021
Fortinet FortiOS vulnerabilities are being actively exploited

Fortinet FortiOS vulnerabilities are being actively exploited
Malicious actors are exploiting the flaws to gain access to systems belonging to government and commercial entities
6 Apr 2021
Personal data of 533 million Facebook users found on hacking forum

Personal data of 533 million Facebook users found on hacking forum
The leaked records contained users' phone numbers, Facebook IDs, full names and relationship status
5 Apr 2021
North Korean hackers target security researchers with fake social media accounts

North Korean hackers target security researchers with fake social media accounts
Cyber spies also set up fake Turkish security website to entice victims
1 Apr 2021
Weekly threat roundup: Apple, VMware, OpenSSL

Weekly threat roundup: Apple, VMware, OpenSSL
Pulling together the most dangerous and pressing flaws that businesses need to patch
1 Apr 2021
Tax refund scammers target university staff and students

Tax refund scammers target university staff and students
Like every year, tax refund scammers are in full force
31 Mar 2021
VMware patches critical flaws in vRealize AI platform 

VMware patches critical flaws in vRealize AI platform
The two vulnerabilities could have given attackers access to admin credentials and file writing access
31 Mar 2021