Operation to Shut Down IM RAT Spyware An international coordinated operation was started back in June 2019 to shut down the RAT Imminent Monitor (IM). The operation culminated last week with raids in Australia, Colombia, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden and the UK. It targeted both the sellers and users of IM RAT. The operation was led by the Australian Federal Police and was coordinated internationally by Europol....

While Discord tries to be proactive about its users’ safety, issues can still slip through the cracks. Teens might run into mature or explicit content or be faced with spam, malware, and phishing scams. When using Discord for the first time, make sure to fix your safety and privacy settings by following the steps below: For a more detailed discussion on Discord’s safety issues and tips on how to stay safe online, keep reading below....

You can stream your favorite movies and TV shows online or download them to watch later, and the service constantly adds new content. So it’s certainly fun to use, but is it safe? What are the risks and blocks, and how can you get around them? It’s important to keep in mind that a majority of Showbox’s content is streamed through torrents. Streaming torrented films and television shows without a license is technically illegal, so some countries attempt to censor the service by putting geo-restrictions on Showbox’s servers....

Tell us about KeyLogic, the history of the company and what it does. KeyLogic has been around for 20 years and is focused primarily on the United States’ Federal government’s digital transformation, including agencies such as the Department of Defense. As one of the world’s largest customers, the US government is a very large ‘machine’ which can make change difficult. This is a challenge we embrace, and we feel privileged that our efforts are making the country better....

Log4j Exploits Cause Bump in Q4 Attack Numbers Researchers at Check Point, a multinational IT security company, reported their findings in a blog post. They attribute the Q4 numbers to the “millions of attacks per hour attempting to exploit the Log4j vulnerability.” This refers to the zero-day security vulnerabilities in the Apache Software Foundation’s widely used Java logging library, discovered in December last year. It was even described as the most critical vulnerability of the last decade....

In 2015 WebARX (idea-phase) participated in an ICT accelerator program in the Czech Republic where WebARX was awarded the 3rd place. After building the first version of the prototype, we were chosen to the European most known Cyber Security program, Cylon, where we managed to raise additional capital for final development and product launch. Today, WebARX is open for free sign-ups. Since we have our private threat intelligence, we began building a Web Application Firewall (WAF) for the most popular content management systems (CMS) like WordPress....

Mass-Hack Spiraling Out of Control A critical vulnerability in Microsoft software has turned into a nightmare for organizations around the world. The flaw allows attackers to remotely access organizations’ reachable email Exchange servers, without any valid account credentials. If successfully exploited, the vulnerability would allow an unauthenticated attacker to write files, for example. They would also be able to execute code on the underlying Microsoft Windows operating system. Researchers at cybersecurity company ESET, who have been monitoring the incident closely, said they have detected webshells for these exploits on more than 5,000 email servers....

The Grand Prix of Qatar begins Sunday, March 6, at 6:00 PM local time (GST +3). Want to watch free live streams of 2022 Moto GP? A VPN can help you out! Here’s a simple guide to unblock a stream from Austria and watch the 2022 MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix for free: Fabio Quartararo is looking for a great start to set the tone for the rest of the season....

DDoS Attacks Knock NZ Stock Exchange Offline The Wellington-based NZX-Exchange halted trading on Tuesday 26 August at approximately 3:57 pm. In a statement, the stock exchange said that it had faced a volumetric distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack via their network provider that impacted NZX’s connectivity. On Wednesday, hackers struck again. The disruption was similar to Tuesday’s attack and affected NZX’s websites and their Markets Announcement Platform. Therefore, NZX once again decided to halt trading in its cash markets around 11:24 am....

What is Air-Gapping? Air-gapping is a network security measure where a device or an entire network is physically isolated from other devices or networks. Air-gapped systems are therefore isolated on local networks with no internet access and no access to other unsecured networks. Consequently, attacks to such systems or devices would normally require someone to have physical access to the devices or systems to introduce malware. Organizations with high security needs implement air-gapped systems to safeguard sensitive data against cyberattacks originating from compromised systems on company networks or the internet....

Services like PrimeWire are illegal in most countries. PrimeWire and comparable websites often contain malware, like adware and viruses. These websites are often only accessed through mirrors, which means you could be tracked or your data could be stolen. Many people use a VPN to access PrimeWire. There are two main reasons for this: They want to secure their connection and protect their privacy when streaming. They wish to unblock the PrimeWire website in countries where it has been blocked....

While BLE technology is used in a wide range of electronics — such as home smart locks, commercial building access, laptops, and smartphones — the research team at NCC Group honed in on Tesla, and how the exploit affects the company’s Model 3 and Model Y cars. The researchers also said that deploying fixes for this issue will be a complicated and time-consuming process. Details About the BLE Exploit Tesla Model 3 and Y owners can unlock and start their vehicles with an app on their smartphone....

Details of the Facebook Messenger Phishing Campaign According to PIXM, the phishing scam potentially affected hundreds of millions of Facebook users. The threat actor successfully stole users’ login credentials and raked in millions of dollars in advertising revenue. The scheme first came to PIXM’s attention in September 2021, when PIXM researchers found a fake Facebook login portal. Further investigation revealed that the portal led to a server that collected users’ login credentials....

Anonymous Bomb Threats The Russian watchdog Roskomnadzor has indicated that ProtonMail has been used time and time again to make false bomb threats. Russia has been dealing with bomb threats in different regions of the country for several months. As a result, they regularly evacuate public spaces or buildings as a precaution,which they say causes a lot of disruption. Earlier this month, Smartmail.com was blocked because this service was also used to make false bomb threats....

According to the District of Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office, Klyushin and his cohorts hacked U.S.-based networks to obtain information on companies — including Tesla, Snap Inc., and Roku — and used pre-released earnings reports and other information to create dozens of illegal stock trades. Armed with this kind of information, prosecutors said, “Klyushin and his co-conspirators knew ahead of time, among other things, whether a company’s financial performance would meet, exceed or fall short of market expectations — and thus whether its share price would likely rise or fall....

Belgian security analysts from imec-COSIC at the University of Leuven showcase security flaws of Tesla Model X The issues were brought forward by teams from KU Leuven and Imec research group Computer Security and Industrial Cryptography. COSIC researchers have hacked Tesla Model S keyless systems in the past. Now they have found out how to gain access to the recent $100,000+ Tesla Model X. This was possible in mere minutes....

Make sure you have the right login details for your VPN account. If you’re still looking for a VPN provider, you might want to try out NordVPN: Add the VPN connection by clicking “Add a VPN connection.” Enter the correct login information and click “Save.” Select the connection within the VPN Settings screen and connect. If you run into problems while trying to set up your VPN, or you simply want more information, you can read our full article below....

Using a VPN ensures third parties can’t track your online activities. It also allows you to bypass censorship restrictions, browse the web freely, and access blocked content. We tested several VPNs to determine the best VPN for Windows. These are our top picks. If you’re looking for an easy-to-use VPN with lots of useful features and a vast server network, we recommend NordVPN. The NordVPN Windows client is incredibly user-friendly, and its fast speeds make it suitable for gaming, streaming and downloading....

Our pick of the best cybersecurity tools for 2023 could seriously boost your online security. So, if you want to stay safe online, you should seriously consider using: To help you stay safe online, we have compiled the best cybersecurity tools for 2023. Using these tools can massively reduce the chances of you falling prey to hackers, malware, and other kinds of online threats. So, if you’re looking to beef up your cybersecurity in 2023, then you should check out our recommendations below....

TikTok says that while it does not allow criminal activities or harassment, it makes exceptions for educational content. However, a number of creators claim that any content related to “cybersecurity” or “hacking” is removed immediately. TikTok’s Aggressive Stance Towards “Hacking” Vice’s Motherboard interviewed cybersecurity content creators on TikTok after the platform either removed their content or temporarily banned them. Serena DiPenti, a creator who goes by “shenetworks” on the platform, puts out content on cybersecurity awareness....