DDoS attack knocks Belgian government websites offline
The attack overwhelmed the systems of a Belgian ISP, leading to widespread service outages and disruptionsMany government websites and services…
XSS vulnerability affects government websites
An undisclosed Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Velocity Tools can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to target government sites,…
Software renewal scammers unmasked
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Billions of stolen passwords for sale on the dark web
While logins to music and video streaming services sell for less than ten dollars each, domain admin access is being…
Major retailers in the EU and US at risk to web attacks
Research has revealed that the likes of Costco, Walmart and The Home Depot are more at risk to web-based cyberattacks…
Android “System Update” malware steals photos, videos, GPS location
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Black Hat 2021: Wanted posters for ransomware slingers
Is the net closing in on cyber-extortionists and can bounties on their collective heads ultimately help stem the ransomware scourge?…
Teen behind 2020 Twitter hack pleads guilty
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INTERPOL aims to deal a blow to digital piracy
The agency’s new initiative will also warn about the high cost of the free lunch – the increased risk of…
FBI: Cybercrime losses topped US$4.2 billion in 2020
The Bureau received over 28,000 reports of COVID-19-themed scams last yearThe United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) received a…
What is Smishing? The 101 guide
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Global police shut down VPN service favored by cybercriminals
A global operation takes down the infrastructure of DoubleVPN and seizes data about its customersLaw enforcement agencies from Europe, the…
“Killware”: Is it just as bad as it sounds?
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How iGaming Operators Can Win the Battle Against Bots
Can it be done? And if so, how? We give our thoughts regarding online pokers ongoing arms raceBefore the days…
5 ways cybercriminals can try to extort you
What are some common strategies cybercriminals employ in extortion schemes and how can you mitigate the chances of falling victim…
Freedom Hosting operator gets 27 years for hosting Dark Web child abuse sites
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CISA Releases Emergency Directive on Microsoft Windows Netlogon Remote Protocol
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released Emergency Directive (ED) 20-04 addressing a critical vulnerability— CVE-2020-1472—affecting Microsoft Windows Netlogon Remote…