This anti-hacker group helps you escape ransomware for free
This week marks the sixth anniversary of the No More Ransom project, an initiative aimed at helping ransomware victims.
Hackers now exploit new vulnerabilities in just 15 minutes
Hackers are now moving faster than ever when it comes to scanning vulnerability announcements from software vendors.
The latest Windows update is causing major printer problems
Here's how you can maximize the workaround for the Microsoft glitch on the Windows 10 mid-July update.
You’ll never guess what hackers are using Microsoft Calculator for
Hackers have found an unusual and unconventional method to infect PCs with malware: distributing dangerous code with Windows Calculator.
Windows 11 now stops brute force cyberattacks right in their tracks
Windows 11 now blocks brute force attacks with an Account Lockout Policy. Windows will automatically lock down accounts after 10 failed login attempts.
Cyberattacks have nearly doubled since last year, report says
Cyberattacks have nearly doubled since the last year and the odds that you'll be affected are increasing rapidly.
The world’s most sensitive data could be vulnerable to this new hack
Some of the world's most sensitive data could be vulnerable due to a new hack. Using a SATA cable, an attacker can extract data from air-gapped systems.
Stealthy malware shows why you shouldn’t open unknown emails
A threat intelligence team has just published a report on malware that arrives as an email attachment and remains undetected by most antivirus programs.
iOS 16’s new Lockdown Mode takes iPhone security to the max
Apple has introduced Lockdown Mode, a new optional layer of cybersecurity designed to protect people at risk of being targeted by mercenary software.
Hacker steals 1 billion people’s records in unprecedented data breach
A hacker has stated that he has successfully infiltrated a police database, from which he apparently obtained details of one billion Chinese citizens.
Oh great, new malware lets hackers hijack your Wi-Fi router
A new report finds hackers are targeting home Wi-Fi routers to gain access to all your connected devices.
Websites are constantly tracking you — but Firefox has a fix
Firefox continues to bring improvements to its privacy protection, this time adding a feature that helps you avoid being tracked by various websites.
Hackers just launched the largest HTTPS DDoS attack in history
The largest HTTPS distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in history materialized last week, Cloudflare, which specializes in DDoS mitigation, confirmed.
Hackers can now take over your computer through Microsoft Word
A new vulnerability in Microsoft Office could potentially allow an attacker to take control of your computer even if you didn't open any files.
Notorious ransomware gang Conti shuts down, but not for good
The well-known ransomware gang, Conti, has officially decided to shut down. However, the key members of the group aren't done with cybercrime.
Websites may be logging your email and password without you knowing
A new study reveals that up to 3% of the world's top websites collect your inputs before you ever submit them. This includes emails and passwords.
Ransomware gangs are evolving in new and dangerous ways
While digital technology is growing at a rapid pace, ransomware gangs and their methods continue to develop at an aggressive rate as well.
Microsoft reveals new secret weapon against cybercrime
Microsoft has announced a new cyber security-based initiative that will allow companies to tap into the tech giant’s in-house security services and personnel.
This researcher just beat ransomware gangs at their own game
A security researcher has discovered key flaws pertaining to popular ransomware and malware, which could lead to groups rethinking their entire approach.
Researchers find new vulnerability with Apple Silicon chips
Researchers discovered a new vulnerability that could leak data to an attacker. Fortunately, it's pretty benign for now.
Cloudflare just stopped one of the largest DDoS attacks ever
Cloudflare managed to mitigate a massive 15.3 million request-per-second DDoS attack. It was one of the largest such attacks ever recorded.
Homeland Security bug bounty reveals huge number of flaws
Participants of Homeland Security's first-ever bug bounty program, named Hack DHS, confirmed that they found a worrying amount of security bugs.
Destructive hacking group REvil could be back from the dead
Ransomware gang REvil was unceremoniously shut down in 2021, but the group’s website is back up and running, suggesting the hackers could be back in action.
Chinese hackers use VLC media player to launch cyberattacks
According to a recent report, a famous Chinese hacker group was able to combine VLC Media Player with a dangerous exploit, deploying malware to users.
The dark web’s biggest marketplace just got taken down
The dark web just got a little less darker: The biggest dark web marketplace in the world, Hydra, has been taken offline.
Victims of latest massive LAPSUS$ hack include Facebook, DHL
Hacking group LAPSUS$ has revealed its latest target: Globant, an IT and software development company whose clientele include the likes of tech giant Facebook.
Not even your PC’s power supply is safe from hackers
Hackers have managed to find a way to successfully gain access to uninterruptable power supply (UPS) computer systems, according to a report from CISA.
Microsoft has a warning about working in the metaverse
In a blog post, Microsoft talks about the risk of working in the metaverse and the steps that can be taken to secure it
What is email spoofing?
Attempts at online theft often start with a phishing scheme -- and phishing attempts often rely on email spoofing. Here's how spoofing works and how to spot it.
Google makes important Workspace change to prevent phishing
Google changes the way email notifications work when you collaborate in Workspace apps to prevent phishing attacks.
Hackers stole top-secret GPU details — then Nvidia hit back
After a cyberattack that took Nvidia’s systems offline, the hacking group behind the breach has revealed it has acquired over 1TB of data from the tech giant.
Unprecedented cyberattack takes Nvidia offline for two days
The culprit behind a recent cyberattack on U.S. chip-maker Nvidia is still at large. The breach took Nvidia's systems offline for two days.
This MacOS Trojan stealthily lifts your data, says Microsoft
Microsoft has exposed a Mac trojan known as UpdateAgent that can stealthily lift your data.
Researchers say your GPU could expose private info online
As if online privacy was not difficult enough to achieve, a team of researchers has now found that users can be tracked just by analyzing their graphics cards.