Security News

Tizi backdoor rooted Android devices by exploiting old vulnerabilities
2017-11-28 20:34

Google has discovered and removed from Google Play a number of apps that contained the Tizi backdoor, which installs spyware to steal sensitive data from popular social media applications. Victims...

OnePlus Left A Backdoor That Allows Root Access Without Unlocking Bootloader
2017-11-14 01:14

Another terrible news for OnePlus users. Just over a month after OnePlus was caught collecting personally identifiable information on its users, the Chinese smartphone company has been found...

Hackers Hacking Hackers: IoT Attack Script Embedded With Backdoor
2017-11-10 14:34

Hackers hack hackers. There's no surprise there. Big fish eat little fish. In the past, money mule recruiters have been known to use their recruitment adverts as a lure to get targets to visit a...

Backdoor Attacks From Windigo Operation Still Active
2017-10-31 12:21

Windigo, a malicious operation uncovered over three years ago, continues to be active despite a takedown attempt in 2014 and the sentencing of one conspirator in August 2017. read more

Week in review: Vulnerable encryption, Mac backdoor, Flash Player 0day exploited in the wild
2017-10-23 02:00

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Vulnerability in code library allows attackers to work out private RSA keys Researchers have discovered a security...

MacOS Proton backdoor delivered via Trojanized media player app
2017-10-20 19:56

A Trojanized version of Elmedia Player software for Mac was available for download for who knows how long from the developer’s official site, ESET researchers have found. The threat The...

Russia Fines Telegram For Not Giving Backdoor Access
2017-10-16 12:47

A Russian court on Monday fined the popular Telegram messenger app for failing to provide the country's security services with encryption keys to read users' messaging data. read more

2017-10-05 17:23

A newly detailed backdoor is using an FTP server for command and control (C&C) purposes, Trend Micro security researchers warn. read more

Inside the CCleaner Backdoor Attack
2017-10-05 09:18

Two members of Avast's threat intelligence team shared new information about the CCleaner backdoor attack.

Backdoor Masquerades as Popular WordPress Plugin
2017-09-29 14:10

A fake WordPress plugin containing a backdoor attempts to trick users into believing it is a version of a popular plugin that has over 100,000 installs. read more