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
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Man Used Brother’s Credentials To Steal $4.8M Seized Bitcoin
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
Why And How Cyber Security Should Be Taken Seriously.
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.
New Dropper Apps On Play Store Targeting Banking And Crypto Wallets.
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.
167,000 Stolen Credit Card Numbers Exposed Via PoS Malware.
The campaign was discovered in April 2022, but researchers believe the campaign occurred between February 2021 and September 8, 2022. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting credit card payment terminals to steal sensitive information, reveals new research from Group-IB Botnet Monitoring Team. The team’s head Nikolay Shelekhov and the company’s analyst, Said Khamchiev, shared details of how… Continue reading 167,000 Stolen Credit Card Numbers Exposed Via PoS Malware.
Microsoft Exposes 2.4 TB Of Business Customer Data in BlueBleed Breach.
According to researchers, the data included 335,000 emails, 548,000 users, and 133,000 projects. The IT security researchers at SOCRadar have identified a treasure trove of data belonging to the technology giant Microsoft that was exposed online – Thanks to a database misconfiguration – The researchers have dubbed the incident “BlueBleed.” Microsoft has already acknowledged the… Continue reading Microsoft Exposes 2.4 TB Of Business Customer Data in BlueBleed Breach.
Police Dismantles Car Hackers Exploited It’s Key less Entry Tech.
According to authorities, more than 22 locations were searched during the operation while over $1 million in criminal assets were seized. The French National Gendarmerie, with the support of Eurojust, Europol, and Spanish and Latvian authorities, has successfully dismantled a car theft gang. As per Europol’s press release, the gang used fraudulent software to steal… Continue reading Police Dismantles Car Hackers Exploited It’s Key less Entry Tech.
Cybersecurity Threats to Health Services: Why We Should Be Concerned.
Hospitals and medical facilities are lucrative targets for hackers. It’s not enough anymore to keep software updated and make backups once a week. Instead, hospitals should ask questions like: “what is a VPN” and “what does a VPN do” to kick-start their journey to safer patient data. Would you enjoy hearing about your most intimate… Continue reading Cybersecurity Threats to Health Services: Why We Should Be Concerned.
Zoom Phishing Scam Steals Microsoft Exchange Credentials.
The IT security researchers at Armorblox have revealed a new phishing attack in which scammers spoofed Zoom users to steal their Microsoft Exchange Credentials. For your information, Microsoft Exchange Server is a mail and calendaring server used by millions of companies worldwide. This makes it a lucrative target for cybercriminals. Scam Overview. According to cybersecurity… Continue reading Zoom Phishing Scam Steals Microsoft Exchange Credentials.
Polkadot Investors Can Now Participate In Governance Using Bitcoin Suisse’s Custodial Cold Storage Solution.
Bitcoin Suisse, the Swiss cryptocurrency services provider known for its secure, cold storage-based custodial crypto products, has announced that it now supports on-chain governance voting for all DOT, KSM, and CFG token holders. The company said that users of Bitccoin Suisse Vault can now easily create a proxy account on any device via the Vault… Continue reading Polkadot Investors Can Now Participate In Governance Using Bitcoin Suisse’s Custodial Cold Storage Solution.