Following an ordeal over whether the defendants could obtain Russian passports, sit for depositions in Europe, and turn over work files, Google’s attorneys and Litvak traded accusations of lying. In 2022, US district judge Denise Cote sided with Google. She found in a 48-page ruling that the defendants “intentionally withheld information” and “misrepresented their willingness … Read more
Ransomware is one of numerous online crimes designed to separate people, businesses and government agencies from their money. The crime typically involves a person or an organized crime group encrypting your data and demanding a ransom payment to unlock it. It’s like kidnapping for your data. We typically hear about big attacks against agencies or … Read more
According to what seems like half the internet, the Flipper Zero is a nefarious tool that enables the villainous sorcery known as “hacking.” Most recently, articles have gone around claiming that the Flipper allows hackers to steal Teslas right out from under the noses of their good, hardworking, American owners — a crime worthy of … Read more
A group of researchers have developed a prototype AI worm called Morris II. According to the research papers (spotted by Wired), this first-generation AI worm can steal data, spread malware and spam users through AI-powered email assistants. However, it’s important to note that this research was conducted in a controlled environment and the worm has … Read more
A cybersecurity company has spotted a new iPhone and Android malware that tricks victims into scanning their faces and ID documents, which are believed to be used to generate deepfakes for unauthorised banking access. It was reported that it was doing more damage to Android users than those with iPhones. Google has now responded to … Read more
Recent reports from BleepingComputer, CloudSEK, and Hudson Rock has reported a new critical vulnerability affecting Google Chrome users. The new malware appears to be bypassing Chrome’s security and allowing access to Google account and also login tokens stored in the browser.What is this new malware?This security flaw involves the installation of malware on desktops, allowing … Read more
The modern age has seen vulnerabilities extending beyond the physical realm. Reports suggest that online predators lurk in the shadows and now wield potent digital tools to exploit a vulnerability and steal valuable information. From individuals to businesses, everyone is a potential target. But how do these hackers operate? Here are five common tactics to … Read more
Microsoft has said that it has disabled Windows app installer protocol handler after multiple financially motivated hackers abused it to infect Windows machines with malware. The company has explained how cybercriminals distributed malicious software since mid-November 2023.Microsoft also said the vulnerability could have been exploited to ransomware distribution with packages delivered using websites accessed through … Read more
The Justice Department says the FBI was able to “disrupt” malware that had infected more than 700,000 computers across the world. “The FBI led a worldwide joint, sequenced operation that crippled one of the longest-running cybercriminal botnets,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said in a Tuesday press release. “With our federal and international partners, we will … Read more