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Data leaks vs. Data Breaches - What are They?

Data Leaks and Data Breaches — Definition and Analysis

Reports about data leaks in large and not-so-large companies have become increasingly frequent lately. Data breaches and leaks refer to unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive data, which can have severe consequences for the organization and those whose data is leaked. Next, we’ll break down what Data Leaks and Data Breaches are, how these terms differ, and what steps you… Read More »Data Leaks and Data Breaches — Definition and Analysis

What is Exploit? Definition and Examples

What is Exploit? Exploit Description & Example

Exploit, or vulnerability exploitation, is a cybersecurity violation that allows hackers to perform a row of different actions beyond the design limitations. They have their own classification and can be spotted by the software vendor, a white hat hacker, or the crooks themselves. But how does it work? And how to prevent vulnerability exploitation? Let’s find out. What is an… Read More »What is Exploit? Exploit Description & Example

Aspera Faspex Exploited to Deploy Ransomware

Aspera Faspex Vulnerability Allows Ransomware Spreading

Ransomware actors have recently been targeting IBM Aspera Faspex, a web-based application used for secure file sharing. According to reports, the attackers are exploiting a vulnerability, designated as CVE-2022-47986, which allows an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code on the affected server. What is Aspera Faspex? Aspera Faspex is a software solution for secure and high-speed file transfer, developed by… Read More »Aspera Faspex Vulnerability Allows Ransomware Spreading

APT 43 Performs Money Laundering In Crypto

APT43 Funds Their Crimes With Stolen Crypto

Researchers have identified a newly discovered state-sponsored hacking group operating out of North Korea. This group, known as APT43, has been actively targeting government institutions across Europe, the United States, South Korea, and Japan for the last five years. What is APT43? APT43, also known as Kimsuky, is a hacking group believed to be operating out of North Korea. The… Read More »APT43 Funds Their Crimes With Stolen Crypto

Cl0p Exploits GoAnywhere Breach, Strikes 130 Companies

GoAnywhere Vulnerability Exposes 130 Companies to Cl0p Ransomware

The recent outbreak of Cl0p ransomware touched a number of companies. Among them are not only mediocre organisations but also a number of worldwide-known names. Cl0p boasts of succeeding in all of these crimes using the GoAnywhere vulnerability. But what is that about? And how to protect against that breach? What is Cl0p ransomware? Cl0p is ransomware used by several… Read More »GoAnywhere Vulnerability Exposes 130 Companies to Cl0p Ransomware

Linus Tech Tips YouTube Channel Hacked

Linus Tech Tips YouTube Channel Hacked

On March 23, 2023, a popular tech channel on Youtube called Linus Tech Tips was hacked. Fraudsters used the channel with a 15 million audience to spread cryptocurrency scams. Fortunately, YouTube has already taken care of it by suspending it, thus preventing possible massive negative consequences for subscribers. Who is Linus Tech Tips? First, let’s find out what this channel… Read More »Linus Tech Tips YouTube Channel Hacked

PomPomPurin, BreachForums administrator detained by FBI

BreachForums Administrator is Detained

The administrator of one of the biggest hacker forums on the Internet, BreachForums, nicknamed PomPomPurin, was detained by police. This happened in the afternoon of Friday, March 17. This, however, does not mean any trouble for the hacker’s site. What is BreachForums? BreachForums is the name of one of the most crowded online spaces dedicated to hackery in any of… Read More »BreachForums Administrator is Detained

What is the fake Windows Defender security warning?

How to Remove Windows Defender Security Warning Scam

If you are using your PC and you see the Windows Defender Security Warning system notification, you most likely have malware on your system. However, there are fake Windows Defender Security Warnings, often found in the browser and as a system notification, not from the Defender itself but on behalf of a third-party program. Unfortunately, all devices on the Internet… Read More »How to Remove Windows Defender Security Warning Scam

What Is McAfee Scam Email?

What Is McAfee Scam Email? Tips for Protection from McAfee Email Scam in 2023

Many of us have heard of a program like McAfee, and many people have used this software. Scammers know this and often impersonate McAfee to trick consumers into believing they have received a legitimate email from an antivirus company. Scammers lure users with lucrative offers or term change notifications and other things that urgently require users’ attention. Unfortunately, this scam… Read More »What Is McAfee Scam Email? Tips for Protection from McAfee Email Scam in 2023