Several Vulnerabilities Patched In Tutor LMS Plugin
The first five flaws made it possible for authenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary SQL statements on WordPress sites. This made it possible for attackers to obtain information stored in a site’s database, including user credentials, site options, and other sensitive information.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 16, 2021
1 min read
At Least 10 Threat Actors Using Microsoft Software Flaw: ESET
Cybersecurity firm ESET said on Wednesday that at least 10 different hacking groups are using a recently discovered flaw in Microsoft Corp’s mail server software to break into targets around the world.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2021
1 min read
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Cyber Insurance
Cyber-insurance is a specialty lines insurance product intended to protect businesses, and individuals providing services for such businesses, from Internet-based risks, and more generally from risks relating to information technology infrastructure, information privacy, information governance liability, and activities related thereto.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 7, 2021
2 min read
HAFNIUM Targeting Exchange Servers With 0-Day Exploits: Microsoft
Microsoft has detected multiple 0-day exploits being used to attack on-premises versions of Microsoft Exchange Server in limited and targeted attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 3, 2021
3 min read
How To Tell If Your Webcam Is Hacked
A study conducted on laptop users found that most people don't realize how easily a webcam can be hacked and cyber-peepers can invade their privacy. If you notice any or a combination of these signs, it’s possible that your laptop camera is being controlled and...
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2021
2 min read
A New Malware ‘Silver Sparrow’ Found On 30,000 Macs
Security researchers at Malwarebytes and Red Canary discovered a mysterious piece of malware hiding on nearly 30,000 Macs, one designed to deliver an as-yet-unknown payload, and with a self-destruction mechanism that might remove any trace that it ever existed. They’re calling it Silver Sparrow.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 22, 2021
2 min read
What Does My ISP See When I Am Connected To VPN?
Your ISP sees your VPN connection because they can recognize an unfamiliar IP address. However, they cannot see anything specific about your online activity. This includes your search and download history, as well as the websites you visit.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 21, 2021
2 min read
What Is Doxxing And How Can You Prevent It?
The term “doxxing” originates from the word “documents.” 1990s hacker culture shortened the term to “docs” and then “dox,” with “dropping dox” referring to collecting personal documents or information, such as a person’s physical address, and then publishing them online.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2021
5 min read
Multiple Vulnerabilities Patched In Responsive Menu Plugin
Wordfence Threat Intelligence team responsibly disclosed three vulnerabilities in Responsive Menu, a WordPress plugin installed on over 100,000 sites.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2021
1 min read
10 Hackers Arrested For String Of Sim-Swapping Attacks Against Celebrities : Europol
Europol said on Wednesday it had assisted in the arrest of 10 hackers suspected of stealing $100 million in cryptocurrency in as “SIM-swapping” attack that allowed suspects to gain access to their victims’ phones.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 10, 2021
1 min read
Hackers Tried Poisoning Florida By Changing Chemical Levels
The intruder spent between three to five minutes inside the system and changed the the sodium hydroxide level from 100 parts per million to 11,100 parts per million.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 9, 2021
1 min read
Barcode Scanner App On Google Play Infects 10 Million Users
Tech giant Google has removed a popular Android barcode scanner app with over 10 million installs from the Play Store after researchers found that it turned malicious following a December 2020 update.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 9, 2021
2 min read
Ziggy Ransomware Shuts Down And Releases Victims’ Decryption Keys
The Ziggy ransomware group has shut down and released a decryption key amid concern that it may be targeted by law enforcement.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 8, 2021
1 min read
‘Contact Form 7 Style’ Removed Due To Unpatched Vulnerability
Contact Form 7 Style is a plugin that can be used to add additional styles to forms created with Contact Form 7, one of the most popular plugins for WordPress. As part of its functionality, Contact Form 7 Style allows users to customize Cascading Style...
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2021
2 min read
Google Paid $6.7 Million To Bug Bounty Hunters In 2020
Most of last year's bug prizes were awarded in the Chrome VRP (Vulnerabilities Rewards Program), which handed out more than $2.1 million to security researchers for 300 bugs identified in Google's flagship browse
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2021
2 min read
Kaspersky Has Released A Free Decryptor For Fonix Ransomware
Kaspersky has released a decryptor for the Fonix Ransomware (XONIF) that allows victims to recover their encrypted files for free.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 4, 2021
1 min read
FonixCrypter Ransomware Gang Releases Master Decryption Key
FonixCrypter gang has also released a package containing a decryption tool, how-to instructions, and the ransomware's master decryption key.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 30, 2021
1 min read
How To Prevent Your Phone From Being Hacked?
The threat of having your phone hacked has become a common and rational fear. The cold hard truth is that it is now possible to hack any phone. There are many different ways a hacker can get into your phone and steal personal and critical...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 28, 2021
3 min read
Massive Data Breach In MeetMindful.com | 2.28 Million Users Data Exposed!
The content of this file includes a wealth of information that users provided when they set up profiles on the MeetMindful site and mobile apps.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 25, 2021
1 min read
How To Take Control Of Your Digital Identity?
A digital identity is an information on an entity used by computer systems to represent an external agent. It is essentially any personal data existing online that can be traced back to the real you.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 22, 2021
2 min read





