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Hackers could bypass Lenovo's fingerprint scanner using a hardcoded password - Are you affected?

Lenovo warned that sensitive data stored by the software, including users' Windows login credentials and fingerprint data, is encrypted using a weak algorithm.

Jan 30, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

No honour among thieves: Hackers using Tor proxy site to steal ransomware operators' bitcoins

Hackers targeted Bitcoin payments of LockerR ransomware, GlobeImposter ransomware, Sigma ransomware and others.

Jan 30, 2018

By India Ashok

Bitcoin

Hackers are now exploiting YouTube ads to hijack your computer and secretly mine cryptocurrency

"Mining cryptocurrency through ads is a relatively new form of abuse that violates our policies and one that we've been monitoring actively," a Google representative said.

Jan 29, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

YouTube Google

Experty hacked: Over $150,000 worth of Ethereum stolen from ICO participants in phishing scam

Scammers pretending to be from Experty sent out a fake pre-ICO announcement email that encouraged users to send money to an Ethereum wallet that wasn't affiliated with the company.

Jan 29, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Ethereum

What is jackpotting? US Secret Service warns of hack that makes ATMs spit out cash like slot machines

"This should be treated as a call to action to take appropriate steps to protect their ATMs against these forms of attack and mitigate any consequences," ATM vendor NCR said.

Jan 29, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Hackers behind Dridex banking trojan also created BitPaymer ransomware

Security researchers found that Dridex and BitPaymer ransomware, share several similarities in code and evasion techniques.

Jan 27, 2018

By India Ashok

Hacker puts over 650,000 personal patient records for sale on the dark web

Coincheck hack: Massive cryptocurrency heist sees hackers steal over $500m as exchange halts trading

Hackers stole over $500m from Coincheck, a major Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange, in the biggest cryptocurrency heist to date.

Jan 27, 2018

By India Ashok

Bitcoin Ethereum

Lyft staff 'bragged about stealing data of porn stars, actors and Mark Zuckerberg'

Privacy violations at ride-hailing companies may not be limited to Uber, as multiple sources claimed this week that Lyft staffers have previously spied on passengers.

Jan 26, 2018

By Jason Murdock

Uber Mark Zuckerberg

Hackers hit over 15 million users with new XMRig Monero cryptocurrency mining campaign

Around 15 to 30 million people have likely been affected by the new Monero mining campaign, which was launched just four months ago.

Jan 26, 2018

By India Ashok

Bitcoin

UK bulk hacking powers challenge taken to EU Human Rights Court

Dutch intelligence agency spied on and took photos of Russia-linked Cozy Bear hackers

The Dutch intelligence agency reportedly gained access to Cozy Bear's networks in 2014 and also located the hacker group's headquarters.

Jan 26, 2018

By India Ashok

FBI

US and UK hit by another internet outage that affected services for hours

What is Hide 'N Seek? New IoT botnet uses peer-to-peer communication to infect over 20,000 devices

Interestingly, researchers noted that their analysis of the Hide 'N Seek bot revealed it can be leveraged for far more nefarious activities than launching DDoS attacks.

Jan 25, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

NSO Group: Hackers use Pegasus spyware to target and track supporters of Mexican soda tax

What is Lebal? New sophisticated malware found targeting several universities, government agencies

The malicious malware is designed to find and harvest a slew of sensitive data including credentials, browser data and even cryptocurrency wallets

Jan 25, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

What is Masuta? Hacker Nexus Zeta behind Satori botnet creates new Mirai 'master' variant

Security experts found the code for the Masuta botnet on the dark web, which led them to link Satori and Masuta.

Jan 25, 2018

By India Ashok

My Big Coin: US regulators file charges against the creators of $6m cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme

The charges come as governments around the world increasingly look to regulate cryptocurrency trade and exchanges amid the hype surrounding digital currencies.

Jan 25, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Fancy Bear: Russia-linked hackers leak 'stolen emails and documents' from International Luge Federation

Cybersecurity experts warned that the group was targeting multiple International Olympic Wintersport Federations in the second half of 2017.

Jan 25, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Over 600 blacklisted Bitcoin apps found in popular app stores may allow hackers to steal from users

Security experts analysed over 18,000 apps across 20 app stores to find that 661 blacklisted Bitcoin apps were still available to users.

Jan 25, 2018

By India Ashok

Bitcoin

Fake Blaze and the Monster Machines app on Google Play threatens to 'stab children'

Parents across the world have been left outraged after a children's app downloaded from Google's official marketplace contained threatening and violent messages.

Jan 24, 2018

By Jason Murdock

Google Android

NHS computers down: 'Major incident' called as IT failure leaves hospitals in chaos

A major incident has reportedly been declared at a number of NHS hospitals across England and Wales after alleged IT failures hit data centres Wednesday (24 January).

Jan 24, 2018

By Jason Murdock

NHS

Shocking data breach exposes more than 220,000 organ donor records

A technology forum based in Malaysia is under investigation after publishing details of a major data breach which included the personal details of more than 220,000 organ donors.

Jan 24, 2018

By Jason Murdock

Petya ransomware variant GoldenEye targets HR departments by sending fake job applications

What is SpriteCoin? Fake cryptocurrency scam delivers ransomware, installs more malware if you pay up

The discovery comes as cybercriminals increasingly tap into cryptocurrency as lures, payment options or attacks.

Jan 24, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

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