What’s with this seemingly nonsensical Bitcoin "hack" story about a kid with 400 BTC live on his malware-infested PC?

I read this very strange story yesterday, and I really need to ask about it:

Hackers knew that everyone would be staring at the sun and away from their computers, so they chose that precise moment to pounce. Erik watched the eclipse like … Continue reading What’s with this seemingly nonsensical Bitcoin "hack" story about a kid with 400 BTC live on his malware-infested PC?

Why is the first step for an attacker to get Reverse Shell after getting RCE?

If someone is having a Remote Code Execution, that means, one can run the commands on the server, then why does he need to get the Reverse Shell?
Even though I can run system commands, then why do I go for Reverse Shell?
I am finding the p… Continue reading Why is the first step for an attacker to get Reverse Shell after getting RCE?

Google Warns of Critical Android Remote Code Execution Bug

Google’s Android security update addressed 43 bugs overall affecting Android handsets, including Samsung phones. Continue reading Google Warns of Critical Android Remote Code Execution Bug

How exactly is that British guy on YouTube able to "have access to" the scammers’ computers? [closed]

Example video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/wvqyIr-4jBk
He always brushes over the detail of just how exactly he can be connected to the scammers’ computers, seeing their webcam, viewing their desktop in real time and downloading any file… Continue reading How exactly is that British guy on YouTube able to "have access to" the scammers’ computers? [closed]

Is Germany’s official COVID-19 contact tracing app more viral than the virus?

The COVID-19 pandemic forced several governments across the world to restrict civil liberties and movements. However, with new technologies such as contact tracing apps to aid in tracking and containing the spread of the virus, some governments are now… Continue reading Is Germany’s official COVID-19 contact tracing app more viral than the virus?

PGMiner, Innovative Monero-Mining Botnet, Surprises Researchers

The malware takes aim at PostgreSQL database servers with never-before-seen techniques. Continue reading PGMiner, Innovative Monero-Mining Botnet, Surprises Researchers