Author: Hackburg Blog

  The Iranian threat actor known as TA455 has been observed taking a leaf out of a North Korean hacking group’s playbook to orchestrate its own version of the Dream job campaign targeting the aerospace industry by offering fake jobs since at least September 2023. “The campaign distributed the SnailResin malware, which activates the SlugResin… Continue reading Iranian Hackers Use “Dream Job” Lures To Deploy SnailResin Malware In Aerospace Attacks.

Google has announced that it will be switching from KYBER to ML-KEM in its Chrome web browser as part of its ongoing efforts to defend against the risk posed by cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs). “Chrome will offer a key share prediction for hybrid ML-KEM (codepoint 0x11EC),” David Adrian, David Benjamin, Bob Beck, and Devon… Continue reading Google Chrome Switches To ML-KEM For Post-Quantum Cryptography Defense.

Efficient communication is a cornerstone of business success. Internally, making sure your team communicates seamlessly helps you avoid friction losses, misunderstandings, delays, and overlaps. Externally, frustration-free customer communication is directly correlated to a positive customer experience and higher satisfaction. However, business communication channels are also a major target for cybercriminals. In recent years, especially since… Continue reading How Businesses Can Safeguard Their Communication Channels Against Hackers.

Trading or investing in cryptocurrencies can be highly lucrative. But the extreme price movements often discourage beginners to buy cryptocurrencies. However, with a carefully charted risk management plan, it is possible to make gains and minimize losses. Here are the 7 golden rules of risk management for cryptocurrency traders Diversify your portfolio. One of the… Continue reading 7 Rules Of Risk Management For Cryptocurrency Users.

Mullvad VPN does not store any user data; therefore, the Swedish police could not access any user data during the raid. Swedish VPN company, Mullvad, has recently reported that on April 18 2023, Swedish police came to their Gothenburg office with a search warrant to confiscate computers with the personal data of VPN service clients.… Continue reading Mullvad VPN’s Office Raided By Police For User Data.

Thirteen people have been arrested for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from low-income Southern California residents, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The suspects are accused of using card skimmers and ATMs to drain electronic benefit transfer (EBT) accounts, which are used to pay for food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The… Continue reading Card Skimmers And ATMs Used To Drain EBT Accounts In SoCal

Living without the Internet is hardly imaginable today. However, the anonymity of the internet has led to the flourishing of cyber attacks and malware. Malicious software can cause damage to our devices, steal personal data, and lead to monetary loss. Therefore, protecting your computer from these threats is crucial. This article will outline some methods… Continue reading Preventing Malware & Cyber Attacks: Simple Tips For Your Computer

Gary James Harmon, a 31-year-old man from Cleveland, Ohio, has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for stealing more than 712 Bitcoin that were subject to forfeiture in a then-pending criminal case. According to court documents, Harmon stole the cryptocurrency from his brother Larry Dean Harmon’s operation of Helix, a dark… Continue reading Man Used Brother’s Credentials To Steal $4.8M Seized Bitcoin

As technology advances, so does the sophistication of cyber security and cyber attacks. Small businesses are especially vulnerable to these attacks because they often lack the resources to invest in strong cyber security measures. A cyber attack can result in the loss of sensitive data, financial loss, and damage to a company’s reputation. Cyber security… Continue reading Why And How Cyber Security Should Be Taken Seriously.

In total, 5 dropper apps with over 130,000 downloads through Play Store distributed banking trojans like Vultur and SharkBot. Threat Fabric mobile security firm reported discovering a new wave of dropper apps has hit the official Google platform Play Store. The apps use bogus updates to get banking trojans installed on users devices. In total,… Continue reading New Dropper Apps On Play Store Targeting Banking And Crypto Wallets.