Title: Iranian Hackers Tried to Give Hacked Trump Campaign Emails to Dems: A Disturbing Escalation in Cyber Espionage Introduction In a chilling revelation, it has come to light that Iranian hackers attempted to provide hacked emails from the Trump 2020 election campaign to Democrats, cyber espionage that marks a dangerous escalation in the use of… Continue reading Iranian Hackers Tried to Give Hacked Trump Campaign Emails to Dems
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A Brazilian phone spyware was hacked and victims’ devices ‘deleted’ from server
It was recently announced that a Brazilian spyware vendor’s server was hacked, leaving thousands of victims of the questionable phone spyware vulnerable to data theft and even deletion of the spyware from their device. The spyware, known as Spytech1, was created and marketed by the company, BD SpyTech. The company claims to provide access to… Continue reading A Brazilian phone spyware was hacked and victims’ devices ‘deleted’ from server
How fame-seeking teenagers hacked some of the world’s biggest targets
In recent years, teenage hackers have targeted some of the world’s biggest and most important targets — from NASA to major corporations to the US government itself. It’s a disturbing situation and it’s one that experts say is becoming increasingly commonplace with the rise of fame-seeking teenage hackers. Secretly hacking into the systems of these… Continue reading How fame-seeking teenagers hacked some of the world’s biggest targets
Zyxel users still getting hacked by DDoS botnet emerge as public nuisance No. 1
In a worrying trend, users of ZyXel networking components have become the foremost targets and victims of hackers running DDoS botnets. DDoS, or distributed denial of service, botnets are groups of infected computers that are controlled by the hackers in order to launch a concerted attack on other networks or servers. The major security concern… Continue reading Zyxel users still getting hacked by DDoS botnet emerge as public nuisance No. 1
Zyxel users
In the past few months, users of the Zyxel network have been particularly vulnerable to attack by a botnet calling itself DDoS, a type of malicious computer software used to take control of a system and launch a Denial of Service (DoS) attack on another network. The surge in attacks has made it the public… Continue reading Zyxel users
Zyxel users
Recent reports of a massive cyber attack on the Zyxel network have highlighted the need for businesses and individuals to invest in cybersecurity. The attack, believed to have been coordinated by a powerful DDoS botnet, impacted millions of users of the Zyxel routers, making it difficult for them to access the internet. To make matters… Continue reading Zyxel users
Zyxel users
Hackers have long served as a public nuisance, preying on unsuspecting victims with malicious DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks. However, recent reports show that one of the most popular targets, the Zyxel line of consumer routers used in home and small business networks, is becoming a significant force in making these attackers a regular,… Continue reading Zyxel users
JumpCloud, an IT firm serving 200,000 orgs, says it was hacked by nation-state
JumpCloud, one of the leading IT firms in the United States, has revealed that it was hacked by a nation-state. The firm serves more than 200,000 organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The breach is believed to have taken place sometime in the last 24 hours. JumpCloud stated in a blog post that the attackers… Continue reading JumpCloud, an IT firm serving 200,000 orgs, says it was hacked by nation-state
Federal agency hacked by 2 groups thanks to flaw that went unpatched for 4 years
As cybersecurity continues to grow as a major concern for government organizations and businesses alike, a recent news story should give pause to all regarding the health of the systems that are the foundation of such organizations. Recently, a federal agency was hacked due to a flaw that had gone unpatched for four years. While… Continue reading Federal agency hacked by 2 groups thanks to flaw that went unpatched for 4 years
LastPass says employee’s home computer was hacked and corporate vault taken
Well-known password manager LastPass has recently revealed that one of their employees had the security of the corporate vault accessed from home. This news has prompted many users of the popular software to question the safety of their data. The hack was discovered when LastPass saw some suspicious activity. The company immediately launched an investigation… Continue reading LastPass says employee’s home computer was hacked and corporate vault taken