A ransomware kind of threat has been on the loose that works by encrypting the data on the infected computer and then displays a message to the victim asking him/her to pay a fee so as to unlock the files. The ransomware is called Critron or can...
It has been found by researchers that a hacking operation has been conducted targeting military intelligence so as to collect it for Pro-Assad parties in the Syrian conflict.
FireEye, a security firm, released on Monday a report (PDF) telling...
Adobe Flash Player has again seen a zero-day exploit that has appeared in the field due to a critical vulnerability that enables drive-by-download attacks. The U.S seems to be teeming with a malvertising-based attack having its foundations on the...
Facebook appears to be infected with a porn-based malware that has affected about 110,000 Facebook users in just two days.
The malware, disguised as a Flash update, comes as a link to a porn video on one of your friend’s post. Clicking on it...
Users hoping to see saucy “leaked” footages and pictures of celebs may fall prey to identity fraud- Warns Security Firm BitDefender
Facebook users are in for a surprise if only they click on links promising never-seen-before nude pictures...
This news bit strengthens the presumption that hackers can make use of just about anything to fulfill their malicious motives.
After the occurrence of Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris last week, what followed suite was the trending...
A website mimicking the official BBC News site has garnered immense traffic earlier this week through false information about Charley Hebdo massacre and it is likely that the fake website may be a facade for cyber criminal activities, according to...
Unknown hackers have hacked the computer systems of South Korea’s nuclear plant operator and leaked noncritical data claim the officials.
The targeted institution was Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP), where latest designs and manuals...
Researchers from Blue Cat Labs are calling it the Inception attack framework, in reference to the movie “Inception” where a thief entered people’s dreams and stole secrets from their subconscious.
They are also describing it as one of the...
Electronic cigarette manufacturers may have highlighted its numerous benefits to letting you lead a healthy, stress-free life, what they certainly did not highlight was that the device can be used for malware distribution as well.
Electronic...
