The world’s most wanted hacker is basically a nerdy supervillain
On Sunday, the New York Times published a story on Evgeniy M. Bogachev, described as “the most wanted cybercriminal in the world,” full of details about the hacker’s crimes, plots, some incredible tidbits and a photo to end all amazing FBI photos. Bogachev has long been sought after for his hacking schemes, draining millions of […] more…CHIPSEC Support against Vault 7 disclosure scanning
Following recent WikiLeaks Vault 7 disclosures, including details regarding the firmware vulnerabilities, there has been significant concern regarding the integrity of devices and operating systems used within society. In addition, there was reference to a vulnerability related to the Intel Security stinger. First, we can confirm that the stinger tool issue is no longer present […] more…"Vault 7" Leak Shows CIA Learned From NSA Mistakes
WikiLeaks’ “Vault 7” release appears to confirm that the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) was behind the threat actor tracked as the “Equation Group.” Documents also show that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) learned from the NSA’s mistakes after its activities were exposed by security researchers. read more more…WikiLeaks Releases Details on CIA Hacking Tools
WikiLeaks revealed on Tuesday that it has obtained thousands of files allegedly originating from a high-security network of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The leak, dubbed “Vault 7,” apparently exposes the CIA’s vast hacking capabilities. read more more…Online password locker LastPass hacked
LastPass users will be prompted to change their master passwords after the online password locker company reported that its network was breached on Friday. The company revealed the breach in a blog post Monday after investigating “suspicious activity” discovered by its security team. According to LastPass, the investigation did not reveal any evidence that the […] more…CRYPVAULT: New Crypto-ransomware Encrypts and “Quarantines” Files
We uncovered a new crypto-ransomware variant with new routines that include making encrypted files appear as if they were quarantined files. These “quarantined” files are appended by a *.VAULT file extension, an antivirus software service that keeps any deleted files for a certain period of time. Antivirus software typically quarantines files that may potentially cause further damage to […] more…Hackers are Cashing in on Instagram Likes
They say popularity has its price. This saying holds a new weight when it comes to the growing influence of social media. In fact, your “Likes” may be worth more to hackers than your credit card number. As counterintuitive as it may seem, your social clout has become the new target of hackers. And they’re […] more…Not so Hack-tastic: Cyber Scams Cost Banks, and You, Millions
This year may just be deemed the era of the cyber security breach, with scores of online attacks running up millions of dollars in damages to a number of financial institutions. The tactics used range from revenge-focused “hacktivism” to illicit credit card scandals—a variety of scams that emphasize just how important it is to use […] more…Are Your Kids Using Vault Apps to Hide Photos, Chats, or Videos?
A number of apps for both the Android and iPhone exist that are great for storing your personal “gems,” those pieces of digital data you want to keep under lock and key on your smart phone. The apps store data such as logins and passwords, private photos, and keep them safe from hands of hackers, […] more…Apple, Facebook hackers hit car and candy companies too
More details have been revealed about the massive cyberattack that hit several tech companies last month. Not only were Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, and Twitter hit — but other industries’ computer systems were also hacked, including prominent car manufacturers, U.S. government agencies, and a candy company. According to The Security Ledger, people familiar with the matter […] more…Hackers focus energy on solar sector
Researchers at security management company AlienVault are tracking highly skilled espionage group that is targeting two US manufacturers of solar panels. The hacker group, thought to be from China, is targeting design documents using complex and well-obfuscated rootkit-like malware. Tags: Hackers Industry News more…Timeline: Hacks Related to Apple
The hacks related to Apple involve a lot of complexities. Let’s review the time line: February 1st: Twitter’s Director of Information Security, Bob Lord, posted “Keeping our users secure” on Twitter’s blog. On a Friday. The weekend of the NFL’s Super Bowl. Lord explained that Twitter had been hacked, and that 250,000 accounts have had […] more…BitTorrent Trackers Disrupted by DDOS Attacks Launched by Unhappy Hacker
A number of seven popular private BitTorrent trackers have been disrupted by distributed denial-of-service attacks launched against them. A hacker called Zeiko Anonymous has taken credit for the attacks. The targets are IPTorrents, PassThePopcorn.me, Broadcasthe.net, HDBits, What.cd, The Vault and SceneAccess, TorrentFreak informs. On November 9, the attacker became displeased with the fact that What.cd […] more…
Alien Valut finds hackers targeting security hole in MS Office for Mac
Researchers have found a new attack that employs two separate pieces of malware, a malicious Word document and some techniques for maintaining persistence on compromised machines, and the campaign is specifically targeted at Mac users. The attack exploits a three-year-old vulnerability in the way that Office for Mac handles certain Word files, according to researchers at […] more…Report about hack threat to Tibetan activists used as lure in attack against them
Hackers are using a recent report about cyberthreats to Tibetan activists as a lure in a new attack against pro-Tibet organizations that distributes Windows and Mac malware, researchers from security vendor AlienVault said on Monday. read more more…More information
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