Tag: Website Security

  • Several shapeshifting malicious Android applications have been detected

    Several shapeshifting malicious Android applications have been detected

    Many harmful Android apps may be found in the Google Play Store. Three hundred rogue Android applications have been identified in the Google Play Store. This demonstrates yet again that downloading from a trusted source is insufficient for security. Bitdefender cybersecurity experts uncovered 35 Android applications on the Google Play Store that contain hazardous advertisements.…

  • Evidently, the majority of data breaches are the result of hacking

    Evidently, the majority of data breaches are the result of hacking

    Insiders are not necessarily a serious threat. According to a new study, the majority of all data breach events were caused by pure hack attempts. According to Flashpoint research, 60% of all data breach instances recorded during the first half of the year were the result of hacking. Usually, this happens when a person or…

  • After two years, Microsoft patched the deadly security bug finally

    After two years, Microsoft patched the deadly security bug finally

    Microsoft has finally patched DogWalk to keep Windows secure. Microsoft claims DogWalk, a Windows security issue found in January 2020, has been fixed. Office 365 parent company said that the remote code execution error, which exists owing to a path traversal weakness in the Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) patched as part of the August…

  • Google Workspace is concerned that hackers can access your sensitive data

    Google Workspace is concerned that hackers can access your sensitive data

    Workspace now includes a confirmation popup to protect corporate users against unauthorized modifications. Google Workspace has stated that it is increasing security measures for its business-oriented accounts in its fight against hackers. Google is launching an additional review phase that will seek more verification if an activity is judged as risky. To safeguard users against…

  • Many businesses are still failing to defend themselves against the most frequent dangers

    Many businesses are still failing to defend themselves against the most frequent dangers

    Businesses are making it easier for criminals When hackers wish to get access to a target network they do this through a phishing campaign, exploit known software flaws, or brute-force their way in using the remote desktop protocol (RDP). According to a recent analysis from Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity division research, these three account for…

  • Ransomware is posing a greater danger to organizations than ever before

    Ransomware is posing a greater danger to organizations than ever before

    Operators of ransomware are having a field day. Ransomware attacks are on the rise. Factors like higher geopolitical tensions, transition to remote working and learning, and organizations’ readiness to pay up have contributed to the increase in ransomware.   According to a Check Point Research analysis, every 1/40 businesses now face a ransomware attack attempt every…

  • Google has issued a warning about ‘hermit malware’ infecting Android and iOS devices

    Google has issued a warning about ‘hermit malware’ infecting Android and iOS devices

    Google has discovered victims in both Italy and Kazakhstan. Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) issued a study on spyware operations targeting Android and iOS users. The company’s doing so in an attempt of tracking the actions of commercial spyware suppliers. Google TAG details the use of Hermit as commercial-grade spyware. Attackers can use this sophisticated…

  • WordPress: PayPal phishing kit is boosting hacked WordPress sites

    WordPress: PayPal phishing kit is boosting hacked WordPress sites

    Phishing scams targeting PayPal users for every last bit of personal information At cyber security company – Akamai, researchers found a new and sophisticated phishing campaign aimed at over 400 million potential PayPal consumers. Akamai employees discovered the fraud after seeing it embedded into their WordPress site. Many other legit WordPress sites are believed to…

  • Microsoft phishing campaigns can hack despite users having MFA

    Microsoft phishing campaigns can hack despite users having MFA

    If our sessions don’t expire, what is the purpose of having an MFA? Microsoft claims hackers can access Outlook email accounts even if they are secured by multi-factor authentication. In 2021, the company’s cybersecurity teams from the Threat Intelligence Center and the Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team discovered a new large-scale phishing attempt that targeted…

  • Cybercriminals are misusing the Messenger chatbot to steal Facebook credentials

    Cybercriminals are misusing the Messenger chatbot to steal Facebook credentials

    Crooks are manipulating chatbots to steal important information from users. SpiderLabs, a cybersecurity firm, has discovered a unique new phishing tactic on Messenger that uses chatbot software. According to the researchers, the campaign’s purpose is to get people’s Facebook credentials as well as various other personal information. Initially, the victim receives an email claiming to…