Category: Security Software news and updates

HardBit ramsonware strikes back

HardBit ramsonware strikes back You’ve probably received an email claiming it came from the UN or a Ministry of some country at least once. In this email, the Secretary General of the […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

Here’s why the future of security is passwordless

Over the years, passwords have posed a significant risk to enterprises. The Verizon 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that nearly 50% of data breaches are a result of stolen credentials. This […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

KeePass isn’t as safe as we once thought. Here’s why

With the recent security breaches involving LastPass and Norton Password Manager, it’s understandable that people are wary about keeping their passwords in the cloud. That’s why there’s been a rise in the […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

Should You Use Google Password Manager?

I don’t know about you, but when it comes to creating a password, I like for it to be strong, secure, and unique. For years I used the same password for everything […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

United States Senator demands TikTok app store ban

In a letter sent to the CEOs of Google and Apple, United States senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, demanded that the companies ban the China-based TikTok application […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

United States Senator demands TikTok app store ban

In a letter sent to the CEOs of Google and Apple, United States senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, demanded that the companies ban the China-based TikTok application […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

Key software updates you need to be aware of

The new year has brought with it a host of new software updates across a variety of different apps and programs. While many of these updates are routine, with some offering basic […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

It looks like even Ransomware gangs have limits

As the world continues to grapple with the threat of ransomware attacks, it appears that even the perpetrators of these malicious acts have their limits. The LockBit ransomware gang, which offers Ransomware […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

Microsoft Authenticator for watchOS is being discontinued

The Microsoft Authenticator app for watchOS is being discontinued. The company claims that the app is not compatible with some security features. Microsoft Authenticator for watchOS will stop working in January According […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

Massive Fake Website Campaign Spreading Malware detected

Security researchers have detected a big malware campaign that is using fake websites to impersonate popular products and brands to spread malware. So-called typosquatting attacks register domain names that resemble the domain […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

Massive Fake Website Campaign Spreading Malware detected

Security researchers have detected a big malware campaign that is using fake websites to impersonate popular products and brands to spread malware. So-called typosquatting attacks register domain names that resemble the domain […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

OneDrive DLL Sideloading vulnerability exploited in the wild

Security services provider BitDefender published information about a DLL sideloading vulnerability of OneDrive that is exploited in the wild. According to the information, malicious actors exploit the vulnerability to mine cryptocurrency on […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

OneDrive DLL Sideloading vulnerability exploited in the wild

Security services provider BitDefender published information about a DLL sideloading vulnerability of OneDrive that is exploited in the wild. According to the information, malicious actors exploit the vulnerability to mine cryptocurrency on […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

LastPass provides details on August 2022 hack

LastPass informed customers about a security breach on the company’s official blog in August 2022. This week, the company published additional information about the hack after its investigation. Back in August 2022, […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

LastPass discloses August 2022 security breach

LastPass, maker of the popular password management solution, disclosed a security breach on the company blog. According to the published information, LastPass noticed “unusual activity” about two weeks ago in the development […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

Security vulnerabilities found in Intel and AMD processors

Security researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in Intel and AMD processors that may lead to information disclosure. Most Intel 10th, 11th and 12th generation processors are affected by a new vulnerability that the […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

Your next Phishing email may come straight from PayPal

Malicious actors have started to exploit a loophole in the defenses of many home users, organizations, email and security services, to send out phishing emails from legitimate services. Threat actors have found […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

Office Phishing Attack circumvents multi-factor authentication

Microsoft security researchers and engineers discovered a massive phishing attack that has been targeting more than 10,000 organizations since September 2021. The malicious actors used adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) phishing sites to steal passwords […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…