Security News

FBI spots HiatusRAT malware attacks targeting web cameras, DVRs
2024-12-16 22:22

The FBI warned today that new HiatusRAT malware attacks are now scanning for and infecting vulnerable web cameras and DVRs that are exposed online. [...]

Scumbag gets 30 years in the clink for running CSAM dark-web chatrooms, abusing kids
2024-12-13 22:50

'Today’s sentencing is more than just a punishment. It’s a message' A Texan who ran a forum on the dark web where depraved netizens could swap child sex abuse material (CSAM), and chat freely...

Microsoft 365 outage takes down Office web apps, admin center
2024-12-10 12:47

Microsoft is investigating a widespread and ongoing Microsoft 365 outage impacting Office web apps and the Microsoft 365 admin center. [...]

SafeLine: Open-source web application firewall (WAF)
2024-12-04 05:30

SafeLine is an open-source and self-hosted Web Application Firewall (WAF) that protects websites from cyber attacks. “SafeLine WAF was created to protect web applications for small and...

Russia gives life sentence to Hydra dark web kingpin after seizing a ton of drugs
2024-12-03 07:29

No exaggeration – literally a ton. Plus, 15 co-conspirators also put behind bars A Russian court has handed a life sentence to the head of the infamous online drugs souk Hydra, and 15 of his...

Russia sentences Hydra dark web market leader to life in prison
2024-12-02 19:40

Russian authorities have sentenced the leader of the criminal group behind the now-closed dark web platform Hydra Market to life in prison. [...]

What It Costs to Hire a Hacker on the Dark Web
2024-11-29 15:00

The cost to hire a hacker can be incredibly cheap. Use this cybersecurity guide to learn about the major activities of hackers.

What Is the Dark Web?
2024-11-26 16:00

The negative press, coupled with YouTube horror stories, has cemented the Dark Web’s reputation for illicit behavior. Today, the Dark Web is believed to be a platform where cybercriminals sell...

Here's what happens if you don't layer network security – or remove unused web shells
2024-11-22 01:13

TL;DR: Attackers will break in and pwn you, as a US government red team demonstrated The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency often breaks into critical organizations' networks – with their...

AI’s impact on the future of web application security
2024-11-15 05:30

In this Help Net Security interview, Tony Perez, CEO at NOC.org, discusses the role of continuous monitoring for real-time threat detection, the unique risks posed by APIs, and strategies for...