Cyber Security News

Ransomware Attack on Israeli Websites Fails Horribly
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Ransomware Attack on Israeli Websites Fails Horribly

Over the past weekend, hackers launched a ransomware campaign in an attempt to infect millions of Israelis. Based on current evidence it is believed that the hackers are operating out of Palestine and may be affiliated with the #OpIsreal campaigns. OpIsreal forms part of nearly yearly cyber-attacks

Coinhive Throws In the Towel
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Coinhive Throws In the Towel

What started it out with the intention of being an innovative way to replace banner ads on websites turned into an incredibly popular piece of malware. When Coinhive began its life it was innocent. Rather than web developers using space for ad banners they could add a JavaScript file to the browser

WinPot Turns ATMs into Jackpot Machines
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WinPot Turns ATMs into Jackpot Machines

The dream of having an ATM give you money without ever deducting it from your bank account is a relatable dream for a large majority of the population. Real currency that can be spent as one wished with no repercussion on your own personal balance is too good to be true. Hacker’s beg to differ and h

Microsoft Reveals New Fancy Bear Campaign
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Microsoft Reveals New Fancy Bear Campaign

It is no over-exaggeration to say that APT 28, also called Fancy Bear, has become a thorn in the side of law enforcement and security researchers. Fancy Bear is believed to have links with Russian military and intelligence agencies including the GRU, or the Main Directorate of the General Staff of t

Beware: YouTube Phishing Scam Surfaces
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Beware: YouTube Phishing Scam Surfaces

Popular YouTubers are akin to other celebrities in daily life. They have hordes of fans following their exploits with many of those fans wishing some of the stardom would rub off on them. Hackers are now exploiting this desire and leveraging famous YouTubers in a phishing scam. Phishing still remain

First Cryptocurrency Clipper Seen on Google Play Store
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First Cryptocurrency Clipper Seen on Google Play Store

In what may prove to be a world first security researcher’s at ESET discovered a piece of clipper malware which replaces victims Bitcoin and Ethereum wallet addresses with the attackers own. Clipper malware, often also referred as a clipboard hijacker, is designed to access the computer’s data buffe

GandCrab Version 5.1 Rewrites the Rules
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GandCrab Version 5.1 Rewrites the Rules

The malware authors behind the GandCrab ransomware are continually giving law enforcement and security researcher headache after a headache. Not only does the author’s continually evolve the malware to include newer features, but they also keep evolving their business, if it can be called one, model

Two Hacker Groups Responsible for 60% of Crypto Hacks
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Two Hacker Groups Responsible for 60% of Crypto Hacks

A report published by blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has revealed that two separate hacker groups are responsible for up to 60% of all publicly reported cryptocurrency exchange hacks. Further, it is estimated that the two groups combined have stolen approximately 1 billion USD worth of cryptoc

US Authorities Move to Shutdown Joanap Botnet
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US Authorities Move to Shutdown Joanap Botnet

It is no secret that the US faces many cybersecurity threats to national and business interests. With government workers returning to jobs after a lengthy government shutdown over President Trump’s planned border wall the true cost of how the shutdown impacted cybersecurity can be calculated. Howeve