An study of fresh ransomware samples indicated that the renowned ransomware operation known as REvil (aka Sodin or Sodinokibi) had returned after six months of quiet. Researchers from Secureworks’ Counter Threat Unit (CTU) claimed in a study released Monday that “analysis of these samples reveals that the developer has access to REvil’s source code, bolstering […]
Microsoft addressed a total of 128 vulnerabilities in various products and components in an usual patch Tuesday update. At least ten of them are critical, at least two of them were known prior to the patch release, and at least one of them was already being actively exploited by unknown attackers. This is why updating […]
Scams using cryptocurrency have been around for a long time. Cybercriminals entice victims with free transfers, bitcoin giveaways, other people’s credentials, and rare mining equipment in the hopes of obtaining cryptocurrency in their wallets. Today, we’ll take a look at yet another fraudulent operation, this one aimed at MetaMask cryptowallet users. What exactly is MetaMask? […]
To infect a computer with malicious software, hackers must do one of the following: Persuade the user to run an infected file. Attempt to get access to the victim’s computer by exploiting a flaw in the operating system or any application software installed on the machine. Simultaneously, more experienced fraudsters would try to make their […]
Cybercriminals frequently take advantage of any flaws in the victim’s operating system (OS) or application software, allowing a net worm or Trojan virus to infiltrate and launch itself on the victim’s computer. What is the definition of a vulnerability? A vulnerability is essentially a flaw in the OS or application software’s code or logic of […]
Hackers pose a threat to Wi-Fi users, but there are protections in place to protect them. Working professionals have benefited greatly from the recent boom of free public Wi-Fi. Because these free access sites may be found at restaurants, hotels, airports, bookstores, and even odd retail establishments, you’re never more than a short distance away […]
Large volumes of data are collected and stored by businesses. So much of your business revolves around private data, from invoicing invoices to credit card details. To succeed, you must put your faith in your staff with this information. Even the most well-intentioned employee, though, may make mistakes that expose your firm to cyberattacks. We […]
By early 2023, the Las Vegas-based miner intends to have 199,000 active miners producing 23.3 exahashes. Marathon Digital is buying a record number of Bitmain Antminer S19 XP (140 TH/s) bitcoin miners, according to the Nasdaq-listed MARA. Headquartered in Las Vegas The sale was the largest single order of Antminer S19 XP bitcoin miners ever […]
As technology advances, keeping personal and client information safe on the internet becomes more difficult for organizations of all sizes. Web security is essential for preventing hackers and cyber-thieves from gaining access to critical data. Businesses risk malware spreading and escalating, as well as assaults on other websites, networks, and IT infrastructures, if they don’t […]
Bitcoin is a self-contained digital currency system. People can (and do) use it to buy real-world things at large businesses like Overstock.com and Expedia. It has no direct reference to any real-world currency and is not controlled by any government or centralized agency. To ensure the security of these transactions, entities known as “miners” compete […]