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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
Ragnar Locker ransomware gang using Facebook ads to extort victims
Ragnar Locker ransomware gang has attacked multiple firms recently, but now it has taken extortion to the next level.
November 11, 2020
Privacy-focused True social network exposed user data online
A security lapse at the privacy-focused social networking app True exposed one of its servers, leading to private user data exposure.
November 2, 2020
Researcher logs into Trump’s Twitter with password MAGA2020
The Dutch researcher Victor Gevers guessed the password as MAGA2020 and noticed Trump did not use two-step verification on his Twitter account.
October 22, 2020
SilentFade malware stole Facebook credentials, $4 million in ad fraud
Facebook claims that a Chinese company is responsible for operating SilentFade malware.
October 5, 2020
Instagram iOS & Android app flaw allowed full account access to hackers
Instagram is one social media platform that is used predominantly by millennials today taking over Facebook as well.
September 24, 2020
Hacker finds ex-Aussie PM’s passport number using his Instagram post
The Prime Minister in the discussion is Tony Abbott whose Instagram post of his boarding pass allowed a hacker to dig deep.
September 16, 2020
No more targeted ads on iPhone after new iOS 14 update – Facebook
Apple’s new anti-tracking tools on iOS 14 will render Facebook’s Audience Network ineffective.
August 27, 2020
Data scraping firm leaks 235m Instagram, TikTok, YouTube user records
According to researchers, the trove of data was left for public access without any security authentication.
August 19, 2020
How hackers behind Twitter Bitcoin scam were caught
The Twitter Bitcoin scam allowed hackers to rake in over £80,000/$100,000.
August 3, 2020