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HotPage browser injector capable of replacing web content and redirecting users

July 18, 2024

HotPage browser injector is capable of replacing web content and opens the system to other vulnerabilities. ESET Research has discovered a sophisticated browser injector: This threat, which ESET dubbed HotPage, comes self-contained in an executable file that installs its main driver and injects libraries into Chromium-based browsers. Posing as a security product capable of blocking … More HotPage browser injector capable of replacing web content and redirecting users

Small but mighty: Top 5 pocket-sized gadgets to boost your ethical hacking skills

July 17, 2024

These five formidable bits of kit that can assist cyber-defenders in spotting chinks in corporate armors and help hobbyist hackers deepen their understanding of cybersecurity. While blue teams defend, red teams attack. They share a common goal, however – help identify and address gaps in organizations’ defenses before these weaknesses can be exploited by malicious … More Small but mighty: Top 5 pocket-sized gadgets to boost your ethical hacking skills

Hacker group claims it leaked internal Disney data

July 16, 2024

Activist hacking group Nullbulge claimed to have leaked approximately 1.2 terabytes of Disney’s internal data from Slack, including information about unreleased projects, raw images, computer codes, and some logins, according to CNN*. The group stated that they gained access through a user who had Slack access and was aware of their presence. Disney is currently … More Hacker group claims it leaked internal Disney data

Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

July 16, 2024

Your humble phone number is more valuable than you may think. Here’s how it could fall into the wrong hands – and how you can help keep it out of the reach of fraudsters. What might be one of the easiest ways to scam someone out of their money – anonymously, of course? Would it … More Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

Should ransomware payments be banned?

July 15, 2024

The issue of whether to ban ransomware payments is a hotly debated topic in cybersecurity and policy circles. What are the implications of outlawing these payments, and would the ban be effective? Back in May, we weighed in on the UK’s apparent plan to make it illegal for critical infrastructure entities to pay ransomware attackers. The move … More Should ransomware payments be banned?