Bogus hack apps hack users back for cryptocash
Recently, we discovered a gold mine of fake hack apps that mine for Monero cryptocurrency and serve up annoying adware.
ShadowBrokers fails to collect 1M bitcoins – releases stolen information
ShadowBrokers finally made good on their promise to release the decryption key to unlock the stolen ‘auction’ file purportedly filled with NSA hacking tools.
It’s a hard life for phishers
Phishing URL compromise is surprisingly common, as many phish pages are fully expected to have a short shelf life. Of course, having a site taken down isn’t the only thing making life difficult for phishers. As you’ll see, it’s often the least of their worries given the surprisingly plentiful ways people want to celebrate International Give a Phisher a Headache Day.
Mr. Chow’s website serves up ransomware
A high profile fine Chinese cuisine restaurant has had their site hacked. Unsuspecting visitors will get infected with ransomware if their machines are vulnerable.
COMELEC breach data released online, fully searchable
The COMELEC hack, which involved a breach of up to 55 million people’s personal information in the Philippines, is now fully searchable.