Update: Hacker Disclosed 4 New Microsoft Zero-Day Exploits in Last 24 Hours

Less than 24 hours after publicly disclosing an unpatched zero-day vulnerability in Windows 10, the anonymous hacker going by online alias “SandboxEscaper” has now dropped new exploits for two more unpatched Microsoft zero-day vulnerabilities.

The two… Continue reading Update: Hacker Disclosed 4 New Microsoft Zero-Day Exploits in Last 24 Hours

PoC Exploit For Unpatched Windows 10 Zero-Day Flaw Published Online

An anonymous hacker with an online alias “SandboxEscaper” today released proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a new zero-day vulnerability affecting Windows 10 operating system—that’s his/her 5th publicly disclosed Windows zero-day exploit [1, 2, 3]… Continue reading PoC Exploit For Unpatched Windows 10 Zero-Day Flaw Published Online

US Tech Giants Google, Intel, Qualcomm, Broadcom Break Up With Huawei

Google has reportedly suspended all businesses with the world’s second-biggest smartphone maker, Huawei, and revoked its Android license effective immediately—a move that will have a drastic impact on Huawei devices across the globe.

Revoking Android … Continue reading US Tech Giants Google, Intel, Qualcomm, Broadcom Break Up With Huawei

‘GozNym’ Banking Malware Gang Dismantled by International Law Enforcement

In a joint effort by several law enforcement agencies from 6 different countries, officials have dismantled a major global organized cybercrime network behind GozNym banking malware.

GozNym banking malware is responsible for stealing nearly $100 milli… Continue reading ‘GozNym’ Banking Malware Gang Dismantled by International Law Enforcement

Microsoft Releases Patches For A Critical ‘Wormable Flaw’ and 78 Other Issues

It’s Patch Tuesday—the day when Microsoft releases monthly security updates for its software.

Microsoft has software updates to address a total of 79 CVE-listed vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other products, including a critical … Continue reading Microsoft Releases Patches For A Critical ‘Wormable Flaw’ and 78 Other Issues

Flaw Affecting Millions of Cisco Devices Let Attackers Implant Persistent Backdoor

Researchers have discovered a severe vulnerability in Cisco products that could allow attackers to implant persistent backdoor on wide range devices used in enterprises and government networks, including routers, switches, and firewalls.

Dubbed Thrang… Continue reading Flaw Affecting Millions of Cisco Devices Let Attackers Implant Persistent Backdoor

U.S. Charges 9 ‘SIM Swapping’ Attackers For Stealing $2.5 Million

The U.S. Department of Justice today announced charges against nine individuals, 6 of which are members of a hacking group called “The Community” and other 3 are former employees of mobile phone providers who allegedly helped them steal roughly $2.5 mi… Continue reading U.S. Charges 9 ‘SIM Swapping’ Attackers For Stealing $2.5 Million

U.S. Charges Chinese Hacker For 2015 Anthem Data Breach

The United States Justice Department today announced charges against a Chinese hacker and his hacking team member for their alleged role in the 2015 massive data breach at health insurance giant Anthem and three other unnamed American companies.

Fujie… Continue reading U.S. Charges Chinese Hacker For 2015 Anthem Data Breach

Google Chrome to Introduce Improved Cookie Controls Against Online Tracking

At the company’s I/O 2019 developer conference, Google has announced its plan to introduce two new privacy and security-oriented features in the upcoming versions of its Chrome web browser.

In an attempt to allow users to block online tracking, Google… Continue reading Google Chrome to Introduce Improved Cookie Controls Against Online Tracking

Binance Hacked — Hackers Stole Over $40 Million Worth Of Bitcoin

Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, confirmed today that the company lost nearly $41 million in Bitcoin in what appears to be its largest hack to date.

In a statement, Binance’s CEO Changpeng Zhao said the company discov… Continue reading Binance Hacked — Hackers Stole Over $40 Million Worth Of Bitcoin