Working in the information security (infosec) field can be demanding and stressful. The constant need to stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities can take a toll on anyone. While it is important to be dedicated to one’s…
A lot of information is currently being shared on the web in regards to Anonymous and Operation Iran. To ensure that you have a good view, I have created this overview. Do with the information whatever you like. In a…
Many people and businesses have been victims of phishing. However, one casino learned the hard way that a fish tank can also be a dangerous accessory. Darktrace, a security firm, reported that a North American Casino was the victim of…
Users of popular media players like PopcornTime, VLC and Kodi can be hacked by malicious subtitles; a warning by security company Check Point which should be taken seriously. According to the company, there are about 200 million video players and…
If you have a touch pay enabled payment card, then you are being targeted by a new wave of criminals which use point of sales devices to extract money from your touch pay enabled payment card. In the picture below,…
The Crypt malware is a malicious application which allows hackers to remotely access your computer system (infected device), allowing them to modify files, steal personal information and install additional malware / adware. Crypt malware is often installed via malicious applications…
Beware of you receive an email which claims to be send from your Whatsapp client / device. Screenshots have been released which shows how cybercriminals are trying to infect unaware internet users by claiming that they have received “A Sound…
Hackers are people which know how computers and other type of devices work, they know more than the average “device” user, and that extra knowledge allows them to generate an revenue. In our current world, we have 3 types of…
The Cryptowall malware is one you certainly don’t want to have on your device. The Cryptowall malware is capable of locking all your files on your device, and once all the files have been locked, you will get an warning…
The hacker which uses the handle @_CWA_ on Twitter claims that he had gained access to the AOL email account of John Brennan, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The hacker has leaked ‘valuable’ and ‘classified’ information on…
Critical infrastructures like Nuclear power plants, and water facilities remain an primary concern when it comes to cyber security. These environments are critical to the well being of an country, and once these environments are hit by an cyber attack,…
If you are searching for tools to get more information about a specific IP address, then you will want to continue reading this blog post. There are thousands of reasons why you would want to look-up an IP address and…