Sucuri analysts have discovered a massive hacking campaign in which the attackers hacked about 15,000 sites, mostly running WordPress. Let me remind you that we also wrote that 0-day Vulnerability in WordPress BackupBuddy Plugin Attacked Over 5 million Times, and also that Ukraine Was Hit by DDoS Attacks from Hacked WordPress Sites. Attackers use compromised… Continue reading Attackers Hacked 15,000 Websites to Poison SEO
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Beware Snapchat Hacker Attacks: How to Stop Them
There’s a demand for users to secure their privacy and security when using Snapchat. This is due to the fact that it’s one of the most popular social media platforms. Here are the ways hackers usually hack your Snapchat accounts. How Attackers Hack Someone’s Snapchat Account Snapchat does not seem to be the place where… Continue reading Beware Snapchat Hacker Attacks: How to Stop Them
Logs of Internal Chats of the Russian Hacker Group Yanluowang Leaked to the Network
Information security experts report a hack of the Yanluowang hacker group, which compromised Cisco this summer. According to experts, internal chats of the group leaked to the network, showing that Yanluowang consists of Russian-speaking members. KELA analysts write that the latest leak contains hack group chats dated January-September 2022, all communication in which took place… Continue reading Logs of Internal Chats of the Russian Hacker Group Yanluowang Leaked to the Network
Hacker Group XDSpy Distributes Malware in Russia under the Guise of Subpoenas for the Army
In early October, Kaspersky Lab experts recorded a targeted attack on Russian organizations: attackers from the XDSpy hacker group sent several hundred malicious emails allegedly related to the topic of the so-called “partial mobilization”. Recall that dictator Vladimir Putin in September announced the mobilization into the armed forces of Russia against the backdrop of a… Continue reading Hacker Group XDSpy Distributes Malware in Russia under the Guise of Subpoenas for the Army
Lazarus Hackers Attack MacOS Users by impersonating Crypto[.]com
Sentinel One has discovered that the North Korean hacker group Lazarus is targeting macOS users selectively. Attackers are using fake Crypto[.]com jobs to hack developers and digital artists in the cryptocurrency community. It is assumed that in the long term, attackers aim to steal the digital assets and cryptocurrencies of their victims. By the way,… Continue reading Lazarus Hackers Attack MacOS Users by impersonating Crypto[.]com
Ukrainian Law Enforcers Arrested Hackers Who Sold More Than 30 million Accounts
Ukrainian law enforcers reported that they “neutralized” and arrested hackers from a cybercriminal group operating from Lviv. The group specialized in the sale of accounts and sold more than 30 million accounts on the dark web that belonged to citizens of Ukraine and EU countries. Let me remind you that we also wrote that Hacker… Continue reading Ukrainian Law Enforcers Arrested Hackers Who Sold More Than 30 million Accounts
0-day Vulnerability in WordPress BackupBuddy Plugin Attacked Over 5 million Times
Wordfence analysts have discovered that a fresh 0-day vulnerability in the popular WordPress plugin, BackupBuddy, which has been installed about 140,000 times, is under active attack. Since August 26, 2022, there have been about 5,000,000 hack attempts. The BackupBuddy plugin allows users to backup their entire WordPress installation right from the dashboard, including theme files,… Continue reading 0-day Vulnerability in WordPress BackupBuddy Plugin Attacked Over 5 million Times
North Korean Group Lazarus Attacks Energy Companies
A new malware campaign by the North Korean hacker group Lazarus has been discovered, which was active from February to July 2022. This time the hackers have targeted energy suppliers around the world, including companies in the US, Canada and Japan. Let me remind you that we also reported that Microsoft accused Russia and North… Continue reading North Korean Group Lazarus Attacks Energy Companies
Cisco Hack Is Linked to Russian-Speaking Hackers from Evil Corp
Experts from eSentire established that the infrastructure used to hack Cisco in May 2022 was exploited to compromise an unnamed HR solutions company a month earlier. Researchers believe that malicious actors associated with Evil Corp. are behind these incidents. Let me remind you that we also said that Cisco Won’t Fix an RCE Vulnerability in… Continue reading Cisco Hack Is Linked to Russian-Speaking Hackers from Evil Corp
All About Hacker Motivation: Why Do Hackers Hack?
Usually, hackers hack for monetary gain. However, there are less apparent reasons lurking beneath the surface. But knowledge of technology is not enough to be a successful hacker. You also need to know how to monetize your hacking skills without getting caught. It would help if you had a hacking motivation. But why would a… Continue reading All About Hacker Motivation: Why Do Hackers Hack?