Collaborate Disseminate
A malicious website or malicious ad can trigger an exploit for the IE zero-day bug, opening the door for data theft and code execution, new analysis notes. Continue reading Exploit Details Emerge for Unpatched Microsoft Bug
The popular plugin is installed on more than 1 million websites, and has four flaws that allow various kinds of serious attacks, including site takeover and email hijacking. Continue reading Ninja Forms WordPress Plugin Bug Opens Websites to Hacks
The feds have expanded the list of financial and political hacking crimes they allege are linked to Lazarus Group and North Korea. Continue reading U.S. Accuses North Korean Hackers of Stealing Millions
The volume of attacks fell 31 percent in the last part of 2020, as Bitcoin values skyrocketed. But there were still several notable trends, such as a rise in Linux botnets. Continue reading DDoS Attacks Wane in Q4 Amid Cryptomining Resurgence
Hundreds of thousands of individuals are potentially affected by this vulnerability. Continue reading Misconfigured Baby Monitors Allow Unauthorized Viewing
The number of people being targeted by fake relationship-seekers has spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Cybercrooks Rake in $304M in Romance Scams
A well-crafted SMS phishing effort is harvesting personal data and credit-card details under the guise of offering tax refunds. Continue reading ‘Annoyingly Believable’ Tax Scam Targets Mobile Users
The Tier 1 telecom giant was caught up in a coordinated, wide-ranging attack using unpatched security bugs in the Accellion legacy file-transfer platform. Continue reading Singtel Suffers Zero-Day Cyberattack, Damage Unknown
The attackers ported victims’ cell phone lines and then defeated 2FA to access accounts and apps. Continue reading Celeb SIM-Swap Crime Ring Stole $100M from U.S. Victims
The ransomware gang behind the hack of CD Projekt Red may be asking for $1 million opening bids for the company’s valuable data. Continue reading Hacker Sets Alleged Auction for Witcher 3 Source Code