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Threat actors using CAPTCHA to evade phishing, malware detection
According to researchers, cybercriminals are abusing legitimate challenge and response services like Google’s reCAPTCHA) or deploying customized fake CAPTCHA-like validation.
Dark web AlphaBay marketplace resurface after four years
AlphaBay marketplace was originally seized in 2017 but now someone claiming to be DeSnake, the original AlphaBay co-founder has announced bringing the marketplace back to business.
Accenture claims to fight off LockBit ransomware gang with backup
The infamous LockBit ransomware gang launched a ransomware attack against global IT giant Accenture. Here's what the group claims.
Lead generation firm exposed household data of 63 million Americans
The data leak contains email addresses with .gov suffixes or indicated that the user worked for New York Police Department.
Defunct marketing firm exposed 32GB worth of records, customers data
According to researchers, the exposed database contained around 50,000 files and had 32GB worth of data.
Household data of 35 million US residents exposed in database mess up
The database was left exposed without any security authentication meaning it could be accessed by anyone with access to a valid URL.
New WeTransfer phishing attack spoofs file-sharing to steal credential
The phishing email claims that WeTransfer has shared two files with the victim, and there’s a link to view them.
2 new ransomware gangs Haron, BlackMatter appear after REvil, DarkSide
Currently, it is unclear if Haron and BlackMatter ransomware gangs have been started by now-defunct REvil and DarkSide ransomware operators.
Fake Windows 11 installers infecting devices with adware, malware
Originally, Windows 11 will be available for download from October 2021 - It will be a free upgrade for existing Windows 10 users.
REvil ransomware group vanishes after mounting US pressure
Currently, Hackread.com can confirm that the official website of the REvil group along with its chat and payment gateways are offline.