Libssh Releases Update to Patch 9 New Security Vulnerabilities

Libssh2, a popular open source client-side C library implementing the SSHv2 protocol, has released the latest version of its software to patch a total of nine security vulnerabilities.

The Libssh2 library is available for all major distributors of the… Continue reading Libssh Releases Update to Patch 9 New Security Vulnerabilities

F5 Networks Acquires NGINX For $670 Million

One of the most important software companies NGINX, which is also behind the very popular open-source web server of the same name, is being acquired by its rival, F5 Networks, in a deal valued at about $670 million.

While NGINX is not a name that you … Continue reading F5 Networks Acquires NGINX For $670 Million

Hackers Favorite CoinHive Cryptocurrency Mining Service Shutting Down

Coinhive, a notorious in-browser cryptocurrency mining service popular among cybercriminals, has announced that it will discontinue its services on March 8, 2019.

Regular readers of The Hacker News already know how Coinhive’s service helped cyber crim… Continue reading Hackers Favorite CoinHive Cryptocurrency Mining Service Shutting Down

Latest WinRAR Flaw Being Exploited in the Wild to Hack Windows Computers

It’s not just the critical Drupal vulnerability that is being exploited by in the wild cybercriminals to attack vulnerable websites that have not yet applied patches already available by its developers, but hackers are also exploiting a critical WinRAR… Continue reading Latest WinRAR Flaw Being Exploited in the Wild to Hack Windows Computers

Another Critical Flaw in Drupal Discovered — Update Your Site ASAP!

Developers of Drupal—a popular open-source content management system software that powers millions of websites—have released the latest version of their software to patch a critical vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to hack your site.

Th… Continue reading Another Critical Flaw in Drupal Discovered — Update Your Site ASAP!

Popular Torrent Uploader ‘CracksNow’ Caught Spreading Ransomware

It’s not at all surprising that downloading movies and software from the torrent network could infect your computer with malware, but it’s more heartbreaking when a popular, trusted file uploader goes rogue.

Popular software cracks/keygens uploader “C… Continue reading Popular Torrent Uploader ‘CracksNow’ Caught Spreading Ransomware

New Unpatched macOS Flaw Lets Apps Spy On Your Safari Browsing History

A new security vulnerability has been discovered in the latest version of Apple’s macOS Mojave that could allow a malicious application to access data stored in restricted folders which are otherwise not accessible to every app.

Discovered by applicat… Continue reading New Unpatched macOS Flaw Lets Apps Spy On Your Safari Browsing History

China Blocks Microsoft’s Bing Search Engine, Despite Offering Censored Results

Update: Microsoft’s search engine Bing has been restored in China after being inaccessible in the country for almost two days. According to sources familiar with the matter, Bing was blocked due to an accidental technical error and not due to an attemp… Continue reading China Blocks Microsoft’s Bing Search Engine, Despite Offering Censored Results

Chinese Hacker Publishes PoC for Remote iOS 12 Jailbreak On iPhone X

Here we have great news for all iPhone Jailbreak lovers and concerning one for the rest of iPhone users.

A Chinese cybersecurity researcher has today revealed technical details of critical vulnerabilities in Apple Safari web browser and iOS that could… Continue reading Chinese Hacker Publishes PoC for Remote iOS 12 Jailbreak On iPhone X

Alleged Russian Hacker Pleads Not Guilty After Extradition to United States

A Russian hacker indicted by a United States court for his involvement in online ad fraud schemes that defrauded multiple American companies out of tens of millions of dollars pleaded not guilty on Friday in a courtroom in Brooklyn, New York.

Aleksand… Continue reading Alleged Russian Hacker Pleads Not Guilty After Extradition to United States