Hacks

Iranian APT Hackers Attacking Education & Tech Sectors to Steal Sensitive Data

Cybersecurity researchers link attackers to the Iranian-backed APT group “Agonizing Serpens,” which has upgraded its capabilities and uses various tools to bypass security measures. Hackers target and steal sensitive data for various reasons, including: They may sell the stolen data on the black market, use it for blackmail, or exploit it for fraudulent activities. Unit […]

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November 8, 2023
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Socks5Systemz Proxy Hacked 10,000+ Systems World Wide

Proxy services let users rent IP addresses and provide online anonymity by disguising their traffic as regular IP addresses while hiding the true source or origin. Bitsight researchers recently found a new malware sample distributed by the following two loaders:- It installs a proxy bot called “Socks5Systemz,” on infected systems, turning them into proxies for […]

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November 6, 2023
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Hackers Deliver Malicious DLL Files Chained With Legitimate EXE Files

Hackers opt for DLL hijacking as a technique to exploit vulnerable applications because it allows them to load malicious code by tricking a legitimate application into loading a malicious DLL. This can give them unauthorized access and control over a system or application, enabling various types of attacks like:-  An active threat involves an Infostealer […]

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November 1, 2023
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Hackers Weaponize HWP Documents to Attack Defense and Press Sectors

HWP documents are primarily associated with the Hangul Word Processor software used in South Korea.  Hackers may opt for HWP documents to target National Defense and Press Sectors because they exploit vulnerabilities in this specific file format and software, which may not be as widely monitored or protected as more common document formats like PDF […]

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November 1, 2023
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Hacker Jailed for Stealing $1 Million Via SIM Swapping Attacks

A young man from Orlando, Florida, has been handed a 30-month prison sentence for his role in a cybercrime scheme that stole nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from unsuspecting victims.  As part of a group of hackers, Jordan Dave Persad, a 20-year-old, admitted to conspiring to commit computer fraud. Their method of operation involved using […]

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October 31, 2023
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Hackers Abusing OAuth Token to Take Over Millions of Accounts

A new OAuth vulnerability has been discovered in three of the major extensions such as Grammarly, Vidio, and Bukalapak. These applications use the OAuth protocol for their authentication, which is vulnerable to an authentication token-stealing attack. OAuth is an authentication protocol that was introduced in 2006 and acts as a passwordless signing-in for many applications […]

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October 30, 2023
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Authorities Seize 17 North Korean Hacker Websites Used for Scamming

The U.S. Government just took down 17 hackers’ websites from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). These hackers were using these sites to cheat businesses in the U.S. and abroad. It’s great to see that action is being taken to protect companies from these kinds of cyber threats. “The seizures announced today protect U.S. […]

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October 26, 2023
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Indian National Arrested for Stealing $150,000 via Computer Hacking

A cybercriminal from India was taken into custody for utilizing computer hacking to steal a sum of $150,000 from an elderly woman. A computer hacker is an individual with exceptional proficiency in computer technology, who is highly skilled in discovering and exploiting vulnerabilities in software and computer systems. They possess a deep understanding of programming […]

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October 26, 2023
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Okta Support System Hacked, Users Sensitive Data Exposed

The US-based software firm Okta has discovered malicious activity using a stolen credential to access Okta’s support case management system. An attacker was able to view sensitive files uploaded by Okta customers. According to the company’s public statement, the Auth0/CIC case management system and the Okta service in production are unaffected by the hack. The firm […]

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October 23, 2023
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Casio Hacked: Customers’ Personal Details Exposed

Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has apologized for a data leak due to unauthorized server access.  The server contained the personal information of customers who registered for its educational web service, “ClassPad[.]net.” The leak affected customers both in Japan and abroad. The company expressed deep regret for the trouble and worry this incident caused its customers […]

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October 23, 2023
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