Trustwave Releases A Free Decryptor For The BlackByte Ransomware Victims
Trustwave has released a free decryptor for the BlackByte ransomware victims to recover their files for free.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 20, 2021
2 min read
Crypto Hackers Targeting iPhone Users Via Dating Apps
Cyber security researchers on Monday revealed an international cryptocurrency trading scam targeting iPhone users through popular dating apps such as Bumble and Tinder and putting users' data at risk.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 18, 2021
2 min read
Multiple Vulnerabilities In Brizy Page Builder Plugin Allows Site Takeover
Both new vulnerabilities could take advantage of the access control vulnerability to allow complete site takeover, including a combination that allowed any logged-in user to modify any published post and add malicious JavaScript to it, as well as a separate flaw that allowed any logged-in...
Bijay Pokharel,
October 14, 2021
4 min read
Critical Bug In The World’s Largest NFT Marketplace Could Have Allowed Crypto Wallets To Be Hijacked Or Stolen
Cyber-security researchers on Wednesday reported that the world's largest NFT (non-fungible token) marketplace called OpenSea had compromised security which, if exploited, could have led hackers to hijack user accounts and steal entire crypto wallets of users, by sending malicious NFTs.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 13, 2021
2 min read
Maryland Nuclear Engineer And Spouse Arrested On Espionage-Related Charges
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) have arrested Jonathan and Diana Toebbe for alleging violations of the Atomic Energy Act.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 11, 2021
3 min read
Pacific City Bank Discloses Ransomware Attack
Pacific City Bank has disclosed a ransomware incident that took place last month.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 11, 2021
1 min read
3 Men Charged with Laundering Proceeds Of A Business Email Compromise Scheme
A federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging three individuals with money laundering and aggravated identity theft as part of a business email compromise (BEC) scheme.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 10, 2021
2 min read
High Severity Vulnerability Patched In Access Demo Importer Plugin
This flaw made it possible for authenticated attackers with just subscriber-level access to upload arbitrary files that could be used to achieve remote code execution. On sites with open registration, an anonymous user could easily register and exploit this vulnerability.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 9, 2021
2 min read
Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco Announces New Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative
Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco announced today the launch of the department’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative, which will combine the department’s expertise in civil fraud enforcement, government procurement, and cybersecurity to combat new and emerging cyber threats to security of sensitive information and critical systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 7, 2021
3 min read
The Telegraph Exposes 10 TB Database With Subscribers Info
Security researcher Bob Diachenko has discovered the unprotected database of Telegraph, one of the UK’s largest newspapers and online media outlets, that has exposed internal logs, full subscriber names, email addresses, device info, URL requests, IP addresses, authentication tokens, and unique reader identifiers.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2021
1 min read
Interpol Launches New Cyber Awareness Campaign
Interpol has launched a new cyber awareness campaign that will alert the public to key tactics behind today’s major cyberthreats, highlighting that #JustOneClick can make all the difference when it comes to protecting your computer systems, networks, and personal information from cybercriminals.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2021
2 min read
Former Army Contractor Receives 151-Month Sentence for Fraud Scheme Targeting Thousands Of U.S. Servicemembers And Veterans
A Nevada man was sentenced Thursday to 151 months in prison after pleading guilty in connection with his role in a transnational fraud and money laundering conspiracy that targeted over 3,300 members of the U.S. military community resulting in $1.5 million in losses.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 4, 2021
4 min read
Neiman Marcus Data Breach Exposes 4.6 Million Customers’ Personal Info, Credit Card Numbers
Retailer Neiman Marcus Group said it had notified about 4.6 million online customers that their personal information including names, contact information, and credit card numbers may have been accessed in a data hack.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 1, 2021
1 min read
JVCKenwood Hit By Conti Ransomware Attack
JVCKenwood, a Japanese multinational electronics company, has suffered a Conti ransomware attack where the threat actors claim to have stolen 1.7 TB of data and are demanding a $7 million ransom.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 1, 2021
1 min read
GriftHorse Android Trojan Steals Millions From Over 10 Million Victims Globally
Zimperium zLabs recently discovered an aggressive mobile premium services campaign with upwards of 10 million victims globally, and the total amount stolen could be well into the hundreds of millions of Euros.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2021
3 min read
NSA, CISA Release Guidance On Selecting And Hardening Remote Access VPNs
The National Security Agency and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a joint Cybersecurity Information Sheet today detailing factors to consider when choosing a virtual private network (VPN) and top configurations for deploying it securely.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 29, 2021
1 min read
Vulnerabilities In Ninja Forms Plugin Affect Over 1 Million Site Owners
These flaws made it possible for an attacker to export sensitive information and send arbitrary emails from a vulnerable site that could be used to phish unsuspecting users.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 23, 2021
4 min read
US Farmer Cooperative Hit By $5.9M BlackMatter Ransomware Attack
NEW Cooperative has suffered a BlackMatter ransomware attack demanding $5.9 million not to leak stolen data.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 21, 2021
1 min read
Fraudster Sentenced To Prison For Long-Running Phone Unlocking Scheme That Defrauded AT&T
Muhammad Fahd, a citizen of Pakistan and Grenada, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his leadership role in a seven-year scheme to unlawfully unlock nearly 2 million phones to defraud AT&T Inc.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2021
3 min read
US Government Sites Are Showing Porn And Viagra Ads
Security researcher Zach Edwards has discovered that various US government and military websites have been hosting porn and Viagra ads, in the last year.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 17, 2021
1 min read
