Hackers news time

Here are some recent news stories related to hacking and cybersecurity:

Top Stories

  1. Google Discloses Critical Vulnerability in Chrome Browser: Google has disclosed a critical vulnerability in its Chrome browser that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on a user's system. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-0413, is a use-after-free bug in the browser's V8 JavaScript engine. (Source: The Hacker News)
  2. Microsoft Warns of Active Exploitation of Windows Zero-Day Flaw: Microsoft has warned of active exploitation of a zero-day flaw in Windows that could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges on a system. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-0368, is a remote code execution flaw in the Windows Print Spooler service. (Source: Bleeping Computer)
  3. Ransomware Attack Hits German Hospital, Demands $5 Million Ransom: A German hospital has been hit by a ransomware attack that has disrupted its operations and demanded a $5 million ransom. The attack is believed to have been carried out by the Conti ransomware gang. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

Other News

  1. Facebook to Pay $650 Million to Settle Facial Recognition Lawsuit: Facebook has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a lawsuit over its facial recognition technology. The lawsuit alleged that Facebook's facial recognition feature, known as "Tag Suggestions," violated users' privacy rights. (Source: The Verge)
  2. US Government Warns of North Korean Hacking Group's Activities: The US government has warned of the activities of a North Korean hacking group known as Lazarus Group. The group is believed to be responsible for a number of high-profile cyber attacks, including the WannaCry ransomware attack. (Source: CyberScoop)
  3. New Malware Discovered That Can Steal Cryptocurrency Wallets: Researchers have discovered a new malware that can steal cryptocurrency wallets and drain their contents. The malware, known as "CryptBot," is believed to have been developed by a group of cybercriminals. (Source: ZDNet)

Security Tips

  1. Keep Your Software Up to Date: Make sure to keep your operating system, browser, and other software up to date with the latest security patches.
  2. Use Strong Passwords: Use strong, unique passwords for all of your accounts and consider using a password manager to keep track of them.
  3. Be Cautious with Email Attachments: Be cautious when opening email attachments from unknown senders, as they may contain malware or viruses.

I hope you find these news stories and security tips helpful!