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Waqas

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I am a UK-based cybersecurity journalist with a passion for covering the latest happenings in cyber security and tech world. I am also into gaming, reading and investigative journalism

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Cyber Crime

Blizzard hit by massive DDoS attack; EA Sports facing lagging issue

March 18th, 2020 0

Blizzard has been hit by massive DDoS attack - Here's what's happening and here's where its service is down...

Security

Cookiethief Android malware hijacks Facebook accounts without password

March 14th, 2020 0

Cookiethief Android malware hijacks Facebook accounts by using browser cookies it transfers to the attacker’s C&C server.

Cyber Crime

Coronavirus Tracking App is ransomware; locks phones for ransom

March 13th, 2020 0

A website has been found tricking users into downloading a Coronavirus tracking app on their Android phones which in reality is ransomware.

Cyber Events

7 Cybersecurity Trends to Look Out for in 2020

March 10th, 2020 0

Fortunately, predicting the coming cybersecurity trends in 2020 is easier with the help of log events that reveal how data breaches and attacks have...

Cyber Crime

Dark Web search engine Kilos lets users find hidden marketplaces

March 9th, 2020 0

The kilos search engine can be accessed through the Tor browser but not everyone is talking positively about it. Here's why.

Hacking News

201 million US demographic, personal records leaked online

March 6th, 2020 0

Another day, another data breach - This time, 201 million records have been leaked online.

Technology News

Apple removes Clearview AI iPhone app from App Store

March 3rd, 2020 0

Clearview AI suffered a massive data breach a few days ago and now the company has its app suspended by Apple.

Hacking News

Israeli firm leaks database with addresses of millions of Americans

February 28th, 2020 0

Israeli marketing company Straffic has leaked personal sensitive data of millions of unsuspecting users mostly from the US and European countries.

Cyber Crime

Police lose evidence to Ryuk ransomware attack; suspects walk free

February 27th, 2020 2

The evidence is still stored in the computer system but it cannot be accessed as those computers are infected after a ransomware attack.

Surveillance

Do I need a VPN? A simple explanation & some real-life uses

February 24th, 2020 1

If you use the internet, you definitely need a VPN. Here's why and what you should be aware of online and value using a VPN at all times.

Security

Hamas hackers posed as women to con IDF into downloading malware

February 17th, 2020 0

The hackers posed as women to send out malware and receive crucial information about the device as well as controlling key functions of the phone.

Hacking News

Iranian APT group hacking VPN servers for “Fox Kitten Campaign”

February 17th, 2020 0

An Iranian APT group ran a hacking campaign to hack VPN servers and install backdoors or bugs to access networks of firms across the globe.

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