Security experts have discovered a massive group of hacked devices that are being secretly controlled by cybercriminals and used to cause trouble on the internet. This group of infected machines — over 1.8 million Android-based devices like smart TVs, set-top boxes, and tablets — has been turned into a “botnet,” which is a network of […]
Nigerian law enforcement has arrested three men connected to a large online scam that targeted Microsoft email accounts around the world. One of the suspects is believed to be the person who created the scam tool, which made it easy for criminals to trick people into giving away their login information. The scam worked by […]
Imagine you’re trying to get a free version of a popular program or following a YouTube video that promises a “crack” or free software tool — something that sounds harmless and even useful. Unfortunately, that’s exactly how some hackers are tricking people into infecting their computers with dangerous programs that steal personal information. Researchers have […]
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a serious threat hiding inside the Google Chrome Web Store: two browser extensions that secretly collect user credentials from more than 170 popular websites. Disguised as a “multi-location network speed test tool,” the extensions — both named Phantom Shuttle — appeared to target developers and international business users. In reality, they […]
Microsoft recently released an update that fixed a serious security weakness in Windows shortcut files, also known as .LNK files, which hackers have been exploiting for years. These shortcut files are the small icons you click to open programs or folders in Windows, but the flaw allowed attackers to hide dangerous commands inside them without […]
A group of cybercriminals known as Silver Fox has been running a tricky scam that uses fake versions of Microsoft Teams to infect computers with harmful software. Instead of going to the real Teams download page, people are being directed to a bogus website that looks like Microsoft Teams, but actually installs a powerful piece […]
U.S. cybersecurity officials recently warned that hacking groups linked to the Chinese government have been using a sophisticated type of malware to secretly stay inside important computer systems across the country. This malware acts like a hidden doorway that lets attackers slip in and out of networks without being noticed. Once installed, it gives the […]
Google recently released an important update for its Chrome web browser because hackers are actively taking advantage of a security weakness in the software that millions of people use every day. This weakness is serious enough that attackers are already trying to exploit it while people are still running older versions of Chrome. When experts […]
A group of hackers recently created more than 4,300 fake travel-booking websites designed to trick hotel guests into giving up their payment card information. These bogus sites pretend to be well-known services like hotel-booking or rental platforms, complete with familiar brand logos and professional-looking layouts — making them seem real at first glance. The scam […]
A new wave of cyberattacks has been discovered — hackers are using a serious weakness in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to secretly install ShadowPad, a powerful malware, and take full control of the affected servers. The flaw lets attackers break in remotely — without needing anyone to click a link or open a file. […]