Two hackers who breached, blackmailed and extorted money from Uber and LinkedIn have pleaded guilty of the offences charged.
Source: Two Hackers Who Extorted Money From Uber and LinkedIn Plead Guilty
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Leading Web Domain Name Registrars Disclose Data Breach
Leading Web Domain Name Registrars Web.com, Network Solutions and Register.com Disclose Data Breach
Source: Leading Web Domain Name Registrars Disclose Data Breach
Facebook Sues Israeli NSO Spyware Firm For Hacking WhatsApp Users
Facebook has fined a suit against Israeli mobile surveillance firm NSO Group over exploiting zero-day vulnerability in WhatsApp and hacking its users.
Source: Facebook Sues Israeli NSO Spyware Firm For Hacking WhatsApp Users
Confirmed: North Korean malware found on Indian nuclear plant’s network | ZDNet
Two days after rumors of a malware infection at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant surfaced on Twitter, the plant’s parent company confirms the security breach.
Source: Confirmed: North Korean malware found on Indian nuclear plant’s network | ZDNet
This old trojan malware is back with a new trick to help it hide in plain sight | ZDNet
Adwind Remote Access Trojan has been stealing credentials and other data since 2013 – and its authors have once again added a new string to its bow.
Source: This old trojan malware is back with a new trick to help it hide in plain sight | ZDNet
The best cheap web hosting services: How to find the right provider | ZDNet
You can buy a month’s worth of quality web hosting from a well-established service provider for less than the price of a Grande cappuccino. What’s the catch? You’ll have to dig a bit to make accurate long-term comparisons of the various offerings. That’s where our Buyer’s Guide can help.
Source: The best cheap web hosting services: How to find the right provider | ZDNet
These 17 iPhone apps have been removed from the Apple App Store for delivering malware | ZDNet
Think your iPhone is secure… not against Malware!
Researchers uncover malicious iPhone applications in Apple’s official marketplace after apps bypassed security measures by hiding code behind a C&C server.
Source: These 17 iPhone apps have been removed from the Apple App Store for delivering malware | ZDNet
City of Johannesburg hit by ransomware, again | ZDNet
South Africa’s largest city falls prey to ransomware for the second time in four months.
Source: City of Johannesburg hit by ransomware, again | ZDNet
How Python was used to create BitTorrent
Phishing alert: This fake email about a bank payment delivers trojan malware | ZDNet
Researchers detail new attacks using a new version of keylogging and information stealing Remcos malware.
Source: Phishing alert: This fake email about a bank payment delivers trojan malware | ZDNet