First, we will see what is ‘Legacy Software’ Legacy Software is an old method, Technology, Computer System, or an application program of Relating to or being a previous or outdated computer system which is still… Hackers After ‘Legacy Software’
Recently, researchers at Barracuda security firm found thousands of organisations attacked with an influx of BEC attacks during the pandemic. With a huge hike in organisations operating online during the COVID times, a plethora of… 100,000 BEC Attacks On 6,000+ Organisations
Recently, in the virtual meeting of Black Hat USA 2020, researchers have found a unique, queer yet effective way to hijack the android devices through a new Bluetooth vulnerability called BlueRepli. This enables attackers to… BlueRepli Bluetooth Attack Targets Android Devices
Recently, Chinese researchers have discovered rather a queer way to literally ‘destroy’ your smartphone through the mobile charger. This attack is known as the BadPower Attack can meltdown your smartphone through malicious codes tampering with… BadPower Attack: Your Smartphone May Explode While Charging
Backdoor implementation is enhancing in every aspect. Cyber groups are employing techniques to execute malicious activities in the host system along with establishing persistence. Recently, a researcher traced a high-profile malware expanding its attack landscape… TrickBot Anchor Malware Now Targets Linux Systems
Recently, Google Project Zero released the list of vulnerabilities exploited in 2019. Along with the first “Year In Review” report, Google also mentioned the zero-day vulnerabilities they’ve come along in the first half of 2020.… Google Detected 11 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in H1 2020
Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are revolutionary advances. But with every transaction operated online through an application, it poses a serious threat from cyber crooks. Recently, macOS users were victimised as threat actors spoofed legitimate trading… GMERA Malware Targets Cryptocurrency Apps On MacOS
Android applications are seen to be most vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Moreover, the rise in operations of applications for the last three months has given cyber crooks a large number of potential targets. Recently, ThreatFabric security… BlackRock Trojan Targets Android Apps To Steal Credentials
The botnet strategy of threat actors to infect systems in bulk is rampant. Moreover, the degree of severity is also soaring with every botnet campaign. Last week, a highly notorious botnet, deemed to be the… Emotet Botnet Returns With Malicious Phishing Campaign
Recently, Google Play Store was found with 29 malicious photo editing apps with a combined 3.5 million downloads running out-of-context ad campaigns. This is not the first attack of its kind. The ability to track… “Blur” Photo Campaign Targets Android Users
The experts and researchers in the domain of cybersecurity have seen an upsurge in ransomware attacks. And every time it’s more lethal than the previous one. Recently, an infamous decade-old Phorpiex botnet shifts its gears… Phorpiex Botnet Uses Sextortion Emails To Generate Revenue
ATM jackpotting, a technique to tamper with the machines to spit all cash inside, is becoming a vogue among criminals. ATM machines are enticing targets for criminals with an intention to rob. The typical robbing… Jackpotting Attack: Making ATM Machines Spit All Cash
IoT devices have made lives easier by providing a variety of services through a range of innovative devices. But being connected to a network, it poses as an entry point for many threat actors rendering… Mirai New Variant Targets IoT Devices For Botnet Strategy
Cyber threats and security breaches are increasing rapidly with time. Information theft, brazen attacks and system compromise are familiar adversaries for organisations and companies who rely on electronic and smart devices for their workflow. These… Endpoint Security: Defined, Explained and Explored
On Wednesday, the tech giant Twitter witnessed the greatest cyber attack in the history of social media. To add to the extremity of the attack, “verified accounts” were compromised which included the biggest political and… Twitter Hacked: Biggest Attack In The History Of Social Media
Adware or advertising-supported software is used by developers to generate revenue by launching on-screen ads. Adware is usually accompanied by other malware scripts to employ other malicious activities in the device. According to Kaspersky, about… “Undeletable” Adware Hits Android Users
Ransomware attacks are unprecedentedly rising during COVID times. The increase in such attacks is rampant and involves advanced and highly notorious techniques. But all attacks do not fall in the same severity level. Recently, a… Try2Cry “Stupid” Ransomware
The COVID-19 crisis has witnessed ample of cyberattacks. Ransomware is the most rampant threat organisations, and individuals are facing worldwide. This time threat actors targeted MacOS systems with ransomware used as a smokescreen to execute… EvilQuest macOS Ransomware: A Smokescreen for Other Threats
India is among the top five countries being targeted online. Most of the attacks stem from China, Russia, Pakistan, Ukraine, Vietnam and North Korea. Recently, a sophisticated “state-backed” group has shifted its focus on India.… Promethium: A “state-backed” APT Targets India
Chinese tech giants have seen numerous allegations regarding how they store users’ data they collect. This week the Indian Government banned 59 Chinese smartphone applications, including social media platforms TikTok, WeChat and Helo. According to… India Govt. bans 59 Chinese Applications including TikTok
Recently, Nvidia, the market leader in the design of graphics processing units (GPUs), warns Windows gamers about the reported flaws in the GPU drivers. These high-severity vulnerabilities can be exploited by attackers to steal sensitive… NVIDIA warns Windows Gamers About GPU Flaws