Avast Released A Free Decryptor For Babuk Ransomware
Avast has released a decryption tool for Babuk ransomware that allows victims to recover their files for free.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 28, 2021
1 min read
Site Deletion Vulnerability Patches In Hashthemes Plugin
This vulnerability allowed any authenticated user to completely reset a site, permanently deleting nearly all database content as well as all uploaded media.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 27, 2021
1 min read
Police Attest 150 Darknet Vendors Selling Illegal Drugs, Illicit Goods
Law enforcement authorities attested 150 alleged Darknet drug traffickers and other criminals who engaged in tens of thousands of sales of illicit goods and services across Australia, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 27, 2021
4 min read
10 Million Android Users Targeted In Premium SMS Scam
Avast researcher discovered a massive fraud campaign utilizing 151 Android apps with more than 10 million downloads used to subscribe users to premium subscription services without their knowledge. The apps have been most downloaded by users in the Middle East, such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan,...
Bijay Pokharel,
October 26, 2021
2 min read
Cyberattack Hits South Korean Telecom Operator KT
South Korean telecommunication operator KT suffered a nationwide network outage on Monday, causing widespread disruptions of various daily tasks based on connectivity.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 25, 2021
1 min read
Hacker Selling Data Of Moscow Car Owners For $800 On Darkweb
A hacker is selling a database of 50 million Moscow drivers data for $800 that was registered in Moscow and the Moscow region between 2006 to 2019.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 24, 2021
1 min read
Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) Collects Troves of Personal Data: FTC
Many internet service providers (ISPs) collect and share far more data about their customers than many consumers may expect—including access to all of their Internet traffic and real-time location data—while failing to offer consumers meaningful choices about how this data can be used, according to...
Bijay Pokharel,
October 24, 2021
3 min read
US Department Of Commerce Tightens The Export Of Hacking Tools
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has released an interim final rule, establishing controls on the export, re-export, or transfer (in-country) of certain items that can be used for malicious cyber activities.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 21, 2021
2 min read
Two Individuals Sentenced For Providing ‘Bulletproof Hosting’ For Cybercriminals
Two Eastern European men were sentenced for providing “bulletproof hosting” services, which were used by cybercriminals between 2009 to 2015 to distribute malware and attack financial institutions and victims throughout the United States.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 21, 2021
3 min read
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
