Malicious applications that are uploaded to Google’s Play Store or Apple’s App Store continue to be a problem for users worldwide. Google said that it blocked more than 2.3 million risky Android […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Category: Security Software news and updates
Massive Data Leak Exposes 1.5 Billion Records from Chinese Platforms and Government
One of the largest data leaks in recent history has exposed a staggering 1.5 billion records, affecting major Chinese platforms, financial institutions, and even government-related entities. The unprotected dataset, discovered by Cybernews […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Organizations with dark web presence face significantly higher breach likelihood
A recent study conducted by Searchlight Cyber in collaboration with Marsh McLennan Cyber Risk Intelligence Center has revealed a stark correlation between exposure on the dark web and heightened risks of cybersecurity […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Organizations with dark web presence face significantly higher breach likelihood
A recent study conducted by Searchlight Cyber in collaboration with Marsh McLennan Cyber Risk Intelligence Center has revealed a stark correlation between exposure on the dark web and heightened risks of cybersecurity […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Bitwarden to enable two-step login for all users in the next days, sort of
Bitwarden is a popular open source password management solution that we have mentioned several times in the past. It is one of our recommended password managers. Bitwarden announced recently that it is […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Privacy Risks in Modern Automobiles
A pair of hackers, Sam Curry and Shubham Shah, have exposed alarming security vulnerabilities within Subaru’s Starlink-connected infotainment system, enabling them to remotely take control of a Subaru Impreza. The duo gained […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
North America Faced Majority of Ransomware Incidents in December 2024
December 2024 saw an unprecedented surge in ransomware attacks, registering 574 incidents—the highest monthly total recorded since 2021. This spike came as shocking news, particularly as December typically experiences a decline in […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Cybersecurity Alert: Users Deceived By Fake Google CAPTCHA Pages
In a significant security alert, cybersecurity firm CloudSek has unveiled a sophisticated phishing campaign linked to the Lumma Stealer malware, targeting Windows users. This approach leverages deceptive human verification pages that mimic […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Microsoft changes account sign-in system to keep users logged in automatically
Microsoft is implementing a significant change to its account authentication system starting February 2025. Under the new system, users stay signed in across sessions unless they sign out explicitly. To better understand […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
VeraCrypt: update drops 32-bit support on Windows and fixes several security issues
The first update of 2025 for the open source encryption software VeraCrypt is now available. VeraCrypt 1.26.18 is a security update that is also introducing a number of fixes and other changes, […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
First Bitwarden password manager update of 2025 improves password auto-fill
Bitwarden is an open source password management solution that we have mentioned and recommended several times here on this site in the past. The developers have released the first major update of […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
iVerify: Pegasus spyware infections may be much higher than previously thought
Security experts at iVerify have developed a solution to detect traces of the spyware Pegasus on mobile devices. Pegasus is marketed as a solution to fight terrorism and crime, but governments all […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
iVerify: Pegasus spyware infections may be much higher than previously thought
Security experts at iVerify have developed a solution to detect traces of the spyware Pegasus on mobile devices. Pegasus is marketed as a solution to fight terrorism and crime, but governments all […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
World’s Top 200 Common Passwords continue to be incredibly weak
Weak passwords continue to be a problem on today’s Internet. It seems that many users continue to pick weak passwords that were weak 20 years ago and continue to be the weakest […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Massive Breach at Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine – Millions of user records compromised
The Internet Archive has been hacked. The data breach has resulted in the theft of credentials of 31 million users. Good to know: The Internet Archive is a non-profit organization that aims […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Tor anonymity infiltrated: Law enforcement monitors servers successfully
Tor is an important service on the Internet when it comes to anonymity. It is free and can be used by anyone to hide information such as a device’s public IP address. […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Security researcher discovered attack to downgrade Windows permanently
One of the most important advices when it comes to the security of electronic devices is to make sure that they are up to date. A security researcher discovered a new attack […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Hackers steal millions of Authy 2FA phone numbers
Malicious actors have managed to steal more than 33 million phone numbers used by users of the two-factor authentication service Authy. Authy is a popular security application to manage authentication codes for […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
With Kaspersky banned in the US, what should customers do?
The United States are banning Kaspersky products. Starting July 20, Kaspersky is no longer allowed to sell its products to new customers. Software updates remain available until September 29, 2024. Customers who […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
How long does it take to crack a password in 2024?
Password cracking tools improve all the time. With AI entering the game, the time to brute force passwords has been reduced significantly already and continues to be reduced. Password guidelines and rules […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…