Security researchers have discovered that DSLR cameras, which are connected to a Wi-Fi network, are vulnerable to ransomware attacks. The researchers, from the security firm Check Point Software, discovered that connected-cameras can be hacked if an attacker is nearer...
FortiGuard Labs, the research division of Fortinet has unearthed a backdoor malware campaign against Chinese speakers. The attack exploits a watering hole strategy where the malware is delivered through a hacked Chinese news site. Researchers mull that the campaign...
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The tech sector is suffering the adversities of shortage of technically skilled employees, particularly in the domain of cybersecurity. This causes the “less-technical” staff to exert pressure on their employers. Research published by an independent think...
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd says it has found flaws in the WhatsApp messaging app that hackers could potentially exploit to manipulate messages in private or public conversations. This news was reported in Bloomberg Cybersecurity. If this is possible,...
A recruiter from the telecommunications company AT&T Network was charged for paying insiders to upload malware on the company’s computer networks to unlock cell phones.
According to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Muhammad Fahd, a recruiter in AT&T,...
State-sponsored hackers from North Korea could have earned around $2 billion by hacking cryptocurrency exchanges and financial organizations.
According to a report from the United Nations (U.N.), North Korea has used its hackers to allegedly generate income to fund its...
Microsoft recently admitted that it paid around $4.4 million to hackers as bug bounties in the past 12 months. The technology giant confirmed this at the Black Hat 2019 security event in Las Vegas.
Most large organizations usually conduct bug...
AI-based cybersecurity startup Cybereason recently raised $200 million in a financing round led by the SoftBank Group. The Israel-based startup stated the new proceeds will help the company’s growth.
Founded in 2012 by former members of the Unit 8200 military...
Popular sneaker buying and selling hub, StockX, is the latest victim of a cyber attack after hackers penetrated into the system and stole sensitive information of more than 6.8 million users worldwide.
The venture-backed firm had rolled out an email,...
Any kind of business would become a target for attackers, who are on the hunt for valuable information. Sephora, a provider of personal care and beauty products, recently revealed a data breach that exposed around 3.7 million of its...
