A New Attack on Android Devices
There has been a new eavesdropping attack developed by a team of security experts for Android devices which has been dubbed “EarSpy.” With the...
Researcher Uncovers Potential Wiretapping Bugs in Google Home Smart Speakers
Dec 30, 2022Ravie LakshmananBug Bounty / Privacy
A security researcher was awarded a bug bounty of $107,500 for identifying security issues in Google Home...
Thousands of Citrix Servers Still Unpatched for Critical Vulnerabilities
Dec 29, 2022Ravie LakshmananServer Security / Citrix
Thousands of Citrix Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and Gateway endpoints remain vulnerable to two critical security flaws...
GuLoader Malware Uses Advanced Anti-Analysis Techniques
An advanced malware downloader named GuLoader has recently been exposed by cybersecurity researchers at CrowdStrike. This advanced downloader has the capability to evade the...
KmsdBot Botnet Suspected of Being Used as DDoS-for-Hire Service
Dec 20, 2022Ravie LakshmananServer Security / Cyber Attacks
An ongoing analysis of the KmsdBot botnet has raised the possibility that it's a DDoS-for-hire service...
A Guide to Efficient Patch Management with Action1
Dec 20, 2022The Hacker NewsPatch Management / Endpoint Security
It's no secret that keeping software up to date is one of the key best...
Russian Hackers Targeted Petroleum Refinery in NATO Country During Ukraine War
Dec 20, 2022Ravie LakshmananCyber War / Cyber Attack
The Russia-linked Gamaredon group attempted to unsuccessfully break into a large petroleum refining company within a...
France Fines Microsoft €60 Million for Using Advertising Cookies Without User Consent
Dec 23, 2022Ravie LakshmananPrivacy / Data Security
France's privacy watchdog has imposed a €60 million ($63.88 million) fine against Microsoft's Ireland subsidiary for dropping...
PrivateLoader PPI Service Found Distributing Info-Stealing RisePro Malware
Dec 26, 2022Ravie LakshmananCyber Crime / Data Security
The pay-per-install (PPI) malware downloader service known as PrivateLoader is being used to distribute a previously...
2022 Top Five Immediate Threats in Geopolitical Context
As we are nearing the end of 2022, looking at the most concerning threats of this turbulent year in terms of testing numbers...