Hacktivism: An overview plus high-profile groups and examples
Hacktivism is a new type of activism. Here’s an overview of the concept and activism groups like Anonymous, to name at least one that has made headlines through their attacks.…
What is a Command and Control(C2/CnC) Server?
Like a regular system holder, you might wonder why your system is running slower than usual. You are always getting random messages like pop-ups, something got added as an extension…
NSA: Russian Hackers Exploiting VPN Vulnerabilities – Patch Immediately
On Thursday, the U.S. government warned that Russian APT operators are exploiting five known — and already patched — vulnerabilities in corporate VPN infrastructure products, insisting it is “critically important”…
US Expels Russian Diplomats, Imposes Sanctions for Hacking
On Thursday, the Biden administration announced that the U.S. was expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of companies and people, holding the Kremlin accountable for interference in…
What is a malicious payload?
Payloads are parts of cyber attacks which cause harm. Payloads can sit dormant for seconds or even months before they are triggered. What is a malicious payload? In the context…
Password Sniffing Attack
Password sniffing is an attack on the Internet that is used to steal user names and passwords from the network. Today, it is mostly of historical interest, as most protocols…
What is BGP hijacking?
BGP hijacking is a malicious rerouting of Internet traffic that exploits the trusting nature of BGP, the routing protocol of the Internet. What Is BGP Hijacking? BGP hijacking is when…
Alleged GandCrab Distributor Arrested in Belarus
Authorities Allege He Also Distributed Cryptocurrency Mining Malware A 31-year-old man who allegedly distributed versions of the GandCrab ransomware has been arrested in Belarus for possession and distribution of malware,…