PC survival skills: 5 things every PC user should know how to do
When will your computer die? Be assured, it’s a question of “when” and not “if.” Though I can’t give you a precise date, I can tell you the next best thing: all the skills you…
What PCI DSS v4 Really Means – Lessons from A&F Compliance Journey
Mar 07, 2025The Hacker NewsPayment Security / Compliance Access on-demand webinar here Avoid a $100,000/month Compliance Disaster March 31, 2025: The Clock is Ticking. What if a single overlooked script could cost your business $100,000…
Sync review: No-nonsense file sync across your devices
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Easy to use Well-priced Focus on security Cons Basic Mac app Only 5GB free plan Our Verdict Sync.com does what it says on the tin, syncing files across your…
Apple’s new entry-level devices are the best possible trap
Spring is the time of somewhat odd Apple announcements. We all know we’ll see the revisions to all of the company’s software platforms in June at the Worldwide Developers Conference, and that new iPhones and…
FBI says scammers are targeting US executives with fake BianLian ransom notes
The FBI is warning that scammers are impersonating the BianLian ransomware gang using fake ransom notes sent to U.S. corporate executives. The fake ransom notes, first reported by U.S. cybersecurity company GuidePoint Security, claim that…
This Malicious PyPI Package Stole Ethereum Private Keys via Polygon RPC Transactions
Mar 07, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Blockchain Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious Python package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that’s equipped to steal a victim’s Ethereum private keys by impersonating popular libraries. The…
U.S. Secret Service Seizes Russian Garantex Crypto Exchange Website
Mar 07, 2025Ravie LakshmananCryptocurrency / Ransomware A coalition of international law enforcement agencies has seized the website associated with the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex (“garantex[.]org”), nearly three years after the service was sanctioned by the U.S.…
How to find alternatives for verification codes when roaming
Many websites and apps rely on a weak form of two-factor authentication (2FA) that involves texting you a short number or code. These sites and apps might also offer to make an automated voice call…
Safe{Wallet} Confirms North Korean TraderTraitor Hackers Stole $1.5 Billion in Bybit Heist
Mar 07, 2025Ravie LakshmananSecurity Breach / Cryptocurrency Safe{Wallet} has revealed that the cybersecurity incident that led to the Bybit $1.5 billion crypto heist is a “highly sophisticated, state-sponsored attack,” stating the North Korean threat actors…
PHP-CGI RCE Flaw Exploited in Attacks on Japan’s Tech, Telecom, and E-Commerce Sectors
Mar 07, 2025Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence /Vulnerability Threat actors of unknown provenance have been attributed to a malicious campaign predominantly targeting organizations in Japan since January 2025. “The attacker has exploited the vulnerability CVE-2024-4577, a remote…