After Facebook and Twitter, Google becomes the latest technology giant to have accidentally stored its users' passwords unprotected in plaintext on its servers—meaning any Google employee who has access to the servers could have read them.In a blog post published Tuesday, Google revealed that its G Suite platform mistakenly stored unhashed passwords of some of its enterprise … [Read more...] about Google Stored G Suite Users’ Passwords in Plain-Text for 14 Years
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US Tech Giants Google, Intel, Qualcomm, Broadcom Break Up With Huawei
Google has reportedly suspended all businesses with the world's second-biggest smartphone maker, Huawei, and revoked its Android license effective immediately—a move that will have a drastic impact on Huawei devices across the globe.Revoking Android license means Huawei future smartphones will no longer have access to Android updates and apps like Gmail or the Play Store, as … [Read more...] about US Tech Giants Google, Intel, Qualcomm, Broadcom Break Up With Huawei
Report Reveals TeamViewer Was Breached By Chinese Hackers In 2016
The German software company behind TeamViewer, one of the most popular software in the world that allows users to access and share their desktops remotely, was reportedly compromised in 2016, the German newspaper Der Spiegel revealed today.TeamViewer is popular remote-support software that allows you to securely share your desktop or take full control of other's PC over the … [Read more...] about Report Reveals TeamViewer Was Breached By Chinese Hackers In 2016
Hacker Breaks Into Stack Overflow Q&A Site, No Evidence of Data Breach
Stack Overflow, one of the largest question and answer site for programmers, revealed today that an unknown hacker(s) managed to gain unauthorized access to its production systems on May 11, 2019.Founded by Jeff Atwood and Joel Spolsky in 2008, Stack Overflow is the flagship site of the Stack Exchange Network. With 10 million registered users and over 50 million unique visitors … [Read more...] about Hacker Breaks Into Stack Overflow Q&A Site, No Evidence of Data Breach
‘GozNym’ Banking Malware Gang Dismantled by International Law Enforcement
In a joint effort by several law enforcement agencies from 6 different countries, officials have dismantled a major global organized cybercrime network behind GozNym banking malware.GozNym banking malware is responsible for stealing nearly $100 million from over 41,000 victims across the globe, primarily in the United States and Europe, for years. GozNym was created by … [Read more...] about ‘GozNym’ Banking Malware Gang Dismantled by International Law Enforcement
Bluetooth Flaw Found in Google Titan Security Keys; Get Free Replacement
A team of security researchers at Microsoft discovered a potentially serious vulnerability in the Bluetooth-supported version of Google's Titan Security Keys that could not be patched with a software update.However, users do not need to worry as Google has announced to offer a free replacement for the affected Titan Security Key dongles.In a security advisory published … [Read more...] about Bluetooth Flaw Found in Google Titan Security Keys; Get Free Replacement
New Class of CPU Flaws Affect Almost Every Intel Processor Since 2011
Academic researchers today disclosed details of the newest class of speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities in Intel processors that impacts all modern chips, including the chips used in Apple devices.After the discovery of Spectre and Meltdown processor vulnerabilities earlier last year that put practically every computer in the world at risk, different classes of … [Read more...] about New Class of CPU Flaws Affect Almost Every Intel Processor Since 2011
Microsoft Releases Patches For A Critical ‘Wormable Flaw’ and 78 Other Issues
It's Patch Tuesday—the day when Microsoft releases monthly security updates for its software.Microsoft has software updates to address a total of 79 CVE-listed vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other products, including a critical wormable flaw that can propagate malware from computer to computer without requiring users' interaction.Out of 79 vulnerabilities, … [Read more...] about Microsoft Releases Patches For A Critical ‘Wormable Flaw’ and 78 Other Issues
Hackers Used WhatsApp 0-Day Flaw to Secretly Install Spyware On Phones
Whatsapp has recently patched a severe vulnerability that was being exploited by attackers to remotely install surveillance malware on a few "selected" smartphones by simply calling the targeted phone numbers over Whatsapp audio call.Discovered, weaponized and then sold by the Israeli company NSO Group that produces the most advanced mobile spyware on the planet, the WhatsApp … [Read more...] about Hackers Used WhatsApp 0-Day Flaw to Secretly Install Spyware On Phones
U.S. Charges 9 ‘SIM Swapping’ Attackers For Stealing $2.5 Million
The U.S. Department of Justice today announced charges against nine individuals, 6 of which are members of a hacking group called "The Community" and other 3 are former employees of mobile phone providers who allegedly helped them steal roughly $2.5 million worth of the cryptocurrency using a method known as "SIM Swapping."According to the 15-count indictment unsealed today, … [Read more...] about U.S. Charges 9 ‘SIM Swapping’ Attackers For Stealing $2.5 Million
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