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3 Reasons why cyberattacks force competitors to share information
3 Reasons why cyberattacks force competitors to share information
In their latest attempt to protect investor and customer data, eight major banks recently did the unthinkable: they formed an alliance. Reportedly, J.P.
Dec. 8, 2016
Gone: Russian Central Bank hacked; $31 million stolen
Gone: Russian Central Bank hacked; $31 million stolen
A couple of weeks ago it was reported that some top Russian banks suffered a series of massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. Now, hackers are
Dec. 3, 2016
Ransoc Desktop Locker Ransomware Scans Social Media Profiles for Exploitation
Ransoc Desktop Locker Ransomware Scans Social Media Profiles for Exploitation
Usually, ransomware tries to encrypt all files on the target computer and then sends out a ransom note explaining the demand of the attacker, which is
Nov. 16, 2016
Apple Users Targeted with iCloud Phishing Scam
Apple Users Targeted with iCloud Phishing Scam
Recently IT security researcher Mehrdad noticed Apple users reporting that they couldn’t access their iCloud accounts. He then did some social engineering but
Sept. 29, 2016
GoDaddy customers targeted by clever phishing scam
GoDaddy customers targeted by clever phishing scam
The latest phishing scam is targeting GoDaddy users by sending emails from a legit GoDaddy address support@GoDaddy.com.
Aug. 29, 2016
Beware; Hackers targeting Pokemon Go Users with Smishing Scam
Beware; Hackers targeting Pokemon Go Users with Smishing Scam
When a game becomes popular, scammers are bound to utilize this fame for their own malicious gain. The same has happened with the Pokemon Go game. Hackers and
Aug. 18, 2016
Pokémon Go Exploitation Saga Continues; Beware of New Ransomware
Pokémon Go Exploitation Saga Continues; Beware of New Ransomware
Pokémon Go’s augmented reality tech has attracted the attention of gamers and mobile phones users like no other game has done ever before. It is being played
Aug. 15, 2016
Malware Infected PokémonGo Apps Found on GooglePlay Store
Malware Infected PokémonGo Apps Found on GooglePlay Store
Since the time the game Pokémon Go was released in Australia, USA and New Zealand, it has become the apple of everyone’s eyes. Of course, Apple users are
Aug. 9, 2016
How to Build a Retail Culture of Security
How to Build a Retail Culture of Security
Hello! My name is Teresa Devine, and I am a business transformation advisor here at Cisco. I help large enterprises in retail and hospitality define and
June 13, 2016
Kickass Torrents Community Targeted with Phishing Scam
Kickass Torrents Community Targeted with Phishing Scam
Last year HackRead revealed breathtaking stats exposing how torrenting websites are earning millions of dollars annually yet spending nothing on security and
April 22, 2016
Alert Gamers: RAT Activity Identified in Steam Stealer Malware Scam
Alert Gamers: RAT Activity Identified in Steam Stealer Malware Scam
previously discussed Steam Stealer malware is way bigger than we thought - The malware is also embedded with a remote administration tool.
April 4, 2016
Fake Be Like Bill Facebook Meme App is a Privacy Threat, May Install Malware
Fake Be Like Bill Facebook Meme App is a Privacy Threat, May Install Malware
The immensely popular Be Like Facebook Meme generator app isn’t as harmless as it appears to be and if necessary, precautions aren’t undertaken while trying
Jan. 30, 2016