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Hey there! Are you using WhatsApp? Your account may be hackable
Can someone take control of your WhatsApp account by just knowing your phone number? We ran a small test to find out.
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20 April 2020
Proposed government coronavirus tracking app falls at the first hurdle due to data breach
The source code of a proposed app for tracing COVID-19 exposed user data after being published online.20 April 2020
Leading privacy and cybersecurity law firm investigates Tandem Diabetes Care data breach
By William Knowles @c4i Senior Editor InfoSec News April 20, 2020 Its almost cliche at this point. We take the privacy and confidentiality of our customers’ information very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience or concern this incident may cause our customers. With the next sentence… Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. (“Tandem”) is committed to protecting the confidentiality and […]20 April 2020
DEF CON Spot The Fed, C4I.org, 303, Phrack Magazine, Toool T-Shirts For Sale on eBay
By William Knowles @c4i Senior Editor InfoSec News April 19, 2020 Just a quick note, the house I have been renting for the last four years has sold and while packing things up it, I felt I should sell some classic hacking, infosec, and security shirts acquired […]20 April 2020
Hackers steal $25 million worth of cryptocurrency from Uniswap and Lendf.me
Hacker is believed to have used an exploit shared on GitHub last year to steal funds from both platforms.19 April 2020
Hacker leaks 23 million usernames and passwords from Webkinz children's game
Exclusive: Webkinz security breach occurred earlier this month, sources have told ZDNet.18 April 2020
FBI says cybercrime reports quadrupled during COVID-19 pandemic
FBI official also says foreign hackers targeted andCOVID-19 research18 April 2020
German government loses tens of millions of euros in COVID-19 phishing attack
German state of North Rhine-Westphalia failed to put in place a citizen verification procedure and allowed fraudsters to steal millions of euros.18 April 2020
German government might have lost tens of millions of euros in COVID-19 phishing attack
German state of North Rhine-Westphalia failed to put in place a citizen verification procedure and allowed fraudsters to steal millions of euros.18 April 2020
Details of 20 million Aptoide app store users leaked on hacking forum
Hacker claims to be in possession of 39 million Aptoide user records. Leaks 20 million today.17 April 2020
Pen-Test Results Hint at Improvements in Enterprise Security
Though many problems remain, organizations are making attackers work harder.17 April 2020
DHS Urges Pulse Secure VPN Users To Update Passwords
The DHS urged organizations to update their passwords and make sure that a critical Pulse Secure VPN flaw has been patched, as attackers continue to exploit the flaw.
17 April 2020
COVID-Themed Phishing Messages Fill Phishing Filters on Gmail
In the past week, Google says it identified more than 18 million daily phishing messages featuring coronavirus themes.17 April 2020
Researchers Explore Details of Critical VMware Vulnerability
The vCenter vulnerability, patched on April 9, could give an intruder access to administrative credentials in three steps.17 April 2020
Attacks on Linksys Routers Trigger Mass Password Reset
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi users were forced to reset their passwords after researchers discovered a router hack.
17 April 2020
7 Common Questions about CPEs During COVID-19
Continuing professional education is an important component of PCI SSC Qualification. Staying up to date, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the latest knowledge, techniques, and insights helps support the Program Participant’s ability to effectively conduct the tasks and responsibilities associated with a PCI SSC Qualification.
17 April 2020
Cybersecurity Home-School: The Robot Project
This fun project can teach your home-bound children and teens about cybersecurity (and keep them occupied for at least a little while).
17 April 2020
Zoom Bombing Attack Hits U.S. Government Meeting
A recent U.S. House Oversight Committee meeting was the latest victim of Zoom bombing, according to an internal letter.
17 April 2020
Hackers Update Age-Old Excel 4.0 Macro Attack
XLS files sent via emails appear password protected but aren’t, opening automatically to install malware from compromised macros, according to researchers.
17 April 2020