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Steam vulnerabilities allowed remote take over of users’ computers
In total, CheckPoint researchers found 4 vulnerabilities all allowing attackers to harm Steam and those using 3rd party game server.
December 13, 2020
Authorities disrupt massive stolen credit card trading scam on dark web
Dubbed Carding Action 2020; the operation aimed at targeting several dark web marketplaces resulting in saving $48million/€40 million.
November 29, 2020
GoDaddy employees tricked in attack against cryptocurrency firms
Earlier this month, hackers targeted GoDaddy customers to modify the DNS settings of at least two cryptocurrency website. Here's what happened.
November 26, 2020
Malware service operators arrested; offered antivirus bypassing tools
The malware encryption service run by a Romanian duo helped hackers embed malicious code in legit software to bypass antivirus tools.
November 21, 2020
Leaked database exposed login data of 100k hacked Facebook accounts
The leaked database was owned by cybercriminals who hacked Facebook accounts and used them for credit card and Bitcoin scams.
November 17, 2020
Over 80% companies re-structured their cybersecurity infrastructure in 2020
Over 80 percent of enterprises have transformed their approach to cybersecurity. This change has been led by large-scale enterprises.
November 17, 2020
Hotel reservation platform leaked user data from top online booking sites
The list of online booking sites affected by the breach includes some of the top industry giants including Booking.com.
November 6, 2020
Fake COVID-19 test result email drops King Engine ransomware
“King Engine” ransomware is a variant of Hentai OniChan ransomware which, after infecting a system, asking for a ridiculous 50 BTC as ransom.
November 3, 2020
US jails Russian hacker for 8 years over botnet, bank fraud
The hacker participated in a sophisticated scheme to steal, exchange sensitive financial, personal data, causing a loss of $100 million to the victims.
November 3, 2020
Scammers stole $2.3 million from Republican Party in Wisconsin
WisGOP claims that scammers stole the money from the account they were using for the reelection campaign of President Donald Trump.
October 30, 2020