Bad actors are becoming craftier with their methods of ransomware attacks by targeting backup storage to force organizations to pay a ransom, according to the software company Veeam. In the event of a ransomware attack, companies typically have two options: pay the ransom and hope that their data can be restored through a decryptor sent…
The predominant way of signing on to a service is an alphanumeric password. Over the years, physical security keys have emerged to offer a more secure method of logging in to accounts or a device. But thanks in no part to hackers breaching the conventional password system with tactics like email phishing and keylogging (among…
One thing that celebrities have in common with everyday people is that they are also susceptible to cybersecurity breaches. Many public figures have had their private and public tech accounts hacked over the years and these attacks have often been due to them simply having weak passwords that were easy for bad actors to figure…
The best password managers are meant to keep all your logins and credit card info safe and secure, but a major new vulnerability has just put users of the KeePass password manager at serious risk of being breached. In fact, the exploit allows an attacker to steal a KeePass user’s master password in plain text…
When you capture a screenshot and crop out sensitive information, it’s still possible to recover a portion of the image that was supposedly removed in some circumstances. This isn’t the first time redacted documents have turned out to have left hidden data intact and readable with the right tools and knowledge. A recent bug in…
The number of people that have hacking skills has exploded recently but it’s still possible to protect yourself against almost all attacks, according to Microsoft’s latest Digital Defense Report. Microsoft has among the most complete collections of cybersecurity data compiled from Windows computers around the world and has analyzed that information to uncover some interesting…
As if ransomware wasn’t terrifying enough already, hackers are now trying to hold your Discord account hostage, as well as your files. Thankfully, you can grab your Discord back if you act quickly enough. This new ransomware campaign was recently discovered by leading cybersecurity firm Cyble, and it’s a particularly nasty one. A wave of…
Data risk management company Incogni has found that half of every installed Google Chrome extension has a high to very high risk of collecting personal data, showing a strong correlation to the number of permissions given. After analyzing 1,237 Chrome extensions found in the Chrome Web Store, a study by Incogni has uncovered some troubling…
Microsoft has just released a new patch, and this time around, the update comes with fixes for several dangerous and actively abused vulnerabilities and exploits in Windows. A total of 68 vulnerabilities were addressed in the patch, many of them critical. Here’s what was fixed and how to make sure your Windows device is up…
Malicious extensions on Google Chrome are being used by hackers remotely in an effort to steal sensitive information. As reported by Bleeping Computer, a new Chrome browser botnet titled ‘Cloud9’ is also capable of logging keystrokes, as well as distributing ads and malicious code. Related Videos Getty Images The browser botnet operates as a remote…