Atul Narula (Page 24)

He is a cyber security and malware researcher. He studied Computer Science and started working as a cyber security analyst in 2006. He is actively working as an cyber security investigator. He also worked for different security companies. His everyday job includes researching about new cyber security incidents. Also he has deep level of knowledge in enterprise security implementation.

Zero-day vulnerability affects old and new models of iPhone, iPad and Mac. Update now

On: February 11, 2022

In: Vulnerabilities

Tagged: Apple, Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), cybersecurity, Hacking, incidents, Information Security, iPad, iPhone, macOS Monterey, Mobile Security, remote code execution (RCE), use-after-free, vulnerability, Zero-day vulnerability

In its latest security update, Apple included fixes for a zero-day vulnerability that would have allowed threat actors to hack iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. The flaw was tracked asRead More →

Critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in PHP Everywhere plugin for WordPress, used by over 30,000 websites

On: February 10, 2022

In: Vulnerabilities

Tagged: Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), content management system (CMS), Cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, Hacking, PHP Everywhere, remote code execution (RCE), vulnerability, website security, Wordfence, Wordpress

Three critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in the PHP Everywhere plugin could put more than 30,000 WordPress websites worldwide at risk. This plugin allows website administrators to insert PHPRead More →

How cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft regsvr32 utility with Squiblydoo technique to hack into enterprise networks

On: February 10, 2022

In: Cyber Security

Tagged: Cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, hackers, Hacking, Information Security, Lokibot, malware, Microsoft Office, Qbot, Regsvr32, Squiblydoo, Windows

Researchers from the security firm Uptycs report the detection of an increase in the abuse of regsvr32.exe through various Microsoft Office documents. According to the report, malware variants such asRead More →

SIM swap attacks increased considerably during 2021: FBI

On: February 9, 2022

In: Cyber Security

Tagged: Cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Hacking, Information Security, Mobile Security, phishing, security flaws, SIM card, SIM swap, social engineering, telecommunications

Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a report mentioning that its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received more than 1,900 complaints related to the SIM swapRead More →

How to launder $3.6 billion USD worth of cryptocurrency? This arrested couple was using these techniques

On: February 9, 2022

In: Cyber Security

Tagged: Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, Cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, electronic fraud, Hacking, Information Security, money laundering, Security breach, security flaws, US Department of Justice (DOJ)

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrest of two individuals accused of stealing more than $4.5 billion worth of cryptocurrency posing as tech entrepreneurs. The marriage formed byRead More →

Zero-day vulnerability in Argo CD tool for Kubernetes allows stealing passwords and API keys from Kubernetes apps

On: February 8, 2022

In: Vulnerabilities

Tagged: Argo CD, Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), cybersecurity, data breach, Hacking, Information Security, Kubernetes, Security breach, security flaws, vulnerability, Zero-day vulnerability

Cybersecurity specialists report the detection of a critical zero-day vulnerability in Argo Continuous Deployment (Argo CD), a widely used Kubernetes tool for automation of the deployment of desired application statesRead More →

Hackers took over Iranian jail cameras once again. Jail CCTV footage leaked

On: February 8, 2022

In: Cyber Security

Tagged: CCTV, Cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, hackers, Hacking, hacking group, HUMAN RIGHTS, incidents, Information Security, Iran, Middle East, security flaws

A hacking group self-identified as Edalat Ali has exposed online multiple videos and files allegedly obtained from Iran’s Ghezel Hesar prison. Using an Instagram account, the hackers posted images ofRead More →

The best hacking tools for cybersecurity professionals

On: February 5, 2022

In: Tutorials

Tagged: cybersecurity, cybersecurity course, ethical hacking, ethical hacking course, Hacking, Hacking Tools, Honeypots, International Institute of Cyber Security (IICS), Kali Linux, network security, Pentesting, tutorial, virtual private network (VPN), vulnerability testing

Any cybersecurity specialist knows that malicious hackers have all kinds of computer tools at their disposal, allowing them to deploy multiple malicious tasks. In this article, specialists from the InternationalRead More →

Ransomware hacker wants victim company’s employees to subscribe and comment in his YouTube channel instead of ransom in exchange of encryption keys

On: February 4, 2022

In: Cyber Security

Tagged: Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, Cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, Hacking, incidents, Information Security, malware, ransomware, Security breach, security flaws, YouTube

Ransomware is one of the most dangerous malware variants that can infect a vulnerable system. When this attack manages to bypass our security measures, all stored files will be encryptedRead More →