VPN Exposes Data for 1M Users, Leading to Researcher Questioning
Experts warn that virtual private networks are increasingly vulnerable to leaks and attack. Continue reading VPN Exposes Data for 1M Users, Leading to Researcher Questioning
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TikTok Serves Up Fresh Gamer Targets via Fake Among Us, Steam Offerings
The tween-friendly video app is being used to serve up malvertising, disguised as free Steam game accounts or Among Us game hacks. Continue reading TikTok Serves Up Fresh Gamer Targets via Fake Among Us, Steam Offerings
Rickroll Grad Prank Exposes Exterity IPTV Bug
IPTV and IP video security is increasingly under scrutiny, even by high school kids. Continue reading Rickroll Grad Prank Exposes Exterity IPTV Bug
FreakOut Botnet Turns DVRs Into Monero Cryptominers
The new Necro Python exploit targets Visual Tool DVRs used in surveillance systems.
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30 Mins or Less: Rapid Attacks Extort Orgs Without Ransomware
The previously unknown SnapMC group exploits unpatched VPNs and webserver apps to breach systems and carry out quick-hit extortion in less time than it takes to order a pizza. Continue reading 30 Mins or Less: Rapid Attacks Extort Orgs Without Ransomware
Oops! Compound DeFi Platform Gives Out $90M, Would Like it Back, Please
The Compound cryptocurrency exchange accidentally botched a platform upgrade and distributed millions in free COMP tokens to users – then threatened to dox the recipients. Continue reading Oops! Compound DeFi Platform Gives Out $90M, Would Like it Back, Please
3.1M Neiman Marcus Customer Card Details Breached
Experts say the detection delay of 17 months is a colossal security blunder by the retailer. Continue reading 3.1M Neiman Marcus Customer Card Details Breached
Military’s RFID Tracking of Guns May Endanger Troops
RFID gun tags leave the military exposed to tracking, sniffing and spoofing attacks, experts say. Continue reading Military’s RFID Tracking of Guns May Endanger Troops
The Top Ransomware Threats Aren’t Who You Think
Move over REvil, Ragnar Locker, BlackMatter, Conti et al: Three lesser-known gangs account for the vast majority of ransomware attacks in the U.S. and globally. Continue reading The Top Ransomware Threats Aren’t Who You Think
Gamers Beware: Malware Hunts Steam, Epic and EA Origin Accounts
The BloodyStealer trojan helps cyberattackers go after in-game goods and credits. Continue reading Gamers Beware: Malware Hunts Steam, Epic and EA Origin Accounts