These Chrome and Firefox extensions can hijack browsers, spy on you and are almost impossible to remove
"Since both the Chrome and Firefox extensions mostly add themselves through forced installs, it's not always possible to avoid getting them," researchers said.
New Mexico man pleads guilty to dozens of DDoS attacks against his ex-employers, law enforcement
Over the past few years, DDoS attacks have become more sophisticated, common and cheaper to carry out as a popular tool in cybercriminals' arsenal.
'Bullies have taken over': White House voicemail changed to say Democrats 'holding government hostage'
Social media expressed shock and outrage over the White House's new partisan voicemail recording with some calling it "childish" and "dangerous".
OnePlus hacked: Nearly 40,000 users' payment card details stolen in major security breach
The disclosure comes several days after users who purchased products on OnePlus' website reported credit card fraud earlier this month.
'F**king moron': Eric Trump taunted for saying his dad isn't racist because he 'sees one color, green'
"That's a special kind of dumb and inappropriate," one Twitter user chimed.
'Ewww': Twitter cringes after Trump reportedly told Stormy Daniels she was 'just like his daughter'
"Disturbing doesn't begin to describe it," another said.
New Satori botnet variant now targets cryptocurrency mining rigs, replaces wallet addresses
The Satori variant comes less than a month after hackers posted the working code for a Huawei router exploit, which was used by the original Satori botnet, for free.
Turkish hackers hijack ex-Fox News hosts' Twitter accounts to post personal data, private messages
The attack comes just days after the group hacked the accounts of India's top diplomat to the United Nations and World Economic Forum president.
'Is this a joke?' Sarah Sanders furiously slammed over her 'ridiculous' defence of Trump on racism
"This is the stupidest response. Ever," one Twitter user wrote.
Four malicious Chrome extensions caught infecting more than half a million users worldwide
Researchers spotted the extensions while investigating a recent suspicious spike in outbound network traffic from a customer's work station.
What is Mirai Okiru? New botnet found targeting billions of ARC-based IoT devices worldwide
ARC-embedded processors are found in a wide range of internet-connected devices including cars, mobiles, TVs and cameras.
Password for Hawaii's emergency agency found written on Post-it note stuck to a screen in this photo
The photo is making waves on social media and has already drawn criticism, outrage and ridicule online.
Lazarus: North Korean hackers linked to Sony hack were behind cryptocurrency attacks in South Korea
North Korean hackers have increasingly targeted cryptocurrency firms and users to generate funds for a country squeezed by sanctions and trade restrictions.
'How dare you': Ivanka Trump dragged over her 'hypocritical' Martin Luther King Jr Day tweet
"You should be ashamed, but if you can't manage that at least be quiet," one Twitter user wrote.
'What the f**k': Sarah Sanders blasted for using official White House Twitter account to slam Amazon
"Alexa, can you track @PressSec inappropriate use of an official Twitter account? Thanks" one Twitter user wrote.
Smoke Loader: Fake Meltdown and Spectre patches found infecting PCs with malicious new malware
Researchers say hackers are constantly looking to exploit anxious users, particularly during widely publicised events such as the recently disclosed Meltdown and Spectre flaws.
What is RubyMiner? New malware found targeting Windows and Linux servers to mine cryptocurrency
The latest attacks come as hackers increasingly target cryptocurrency using various nefarious methods amid the growing popularity and value of virtual currency.
What is Natural Cycles? Contraceptive app used by over 500,000 women blamed for 37 unwanted pregnancies
"(The app) works by saying 'You can't have sex now', but young people don't function like that," gynaecologist Lena Marions said.
Canadian man behind infamous LeakedSource charged for selling billions of stolen passwords online
The website was abruptly shut down in January 2017 leading many to believe the service was raided by law enforcement.
'Shithole president': Twitter is fuming after Donald Trump golfed through false Hawaii missile alert
"The nation is divided: Are we angry or relieved that Trump just kept golfing?" Authors Guild President James Gleick wrote.
BlackWallet hacked: Over $400,000 in cryptocurrency stolen after hackers hijack DNS server
This isn't the first time hackers have targeted crypto-related businesses and exchanges in recent months.
Bitcoin Bucket: KFC Canada now accepts cryptocurrency for a 'finger lickin' good' bucket of chicken
This isn't the first time KFC has ventured into some tech-savvy yet wacky concepts and consumer products to promote their "finger lickin' good" chicken.
'We are ruled by fools': White House spent 22 minutes trying to mute conference call with reporters
This is not the first time Trump's White House has faced difficulties with conference calls.
Hackers hijack Twitter account of India's top diplomat to post photos of Pakistan's flag
"We will show you the power of the Turk!" the hackers tweeted from the compromised accounts.
'Disgusting racist': Trump blasted after he denies making 'shithole' remark in 'pathetic' Twitter rant
"Nobody believes you Trump!" one Twitter user wrote.
'Black-belt shade': James Comey fires back at Trump's 'shithole' remark with 'brilliant' subtweet
"Comey's mastery of the subtweet is one of the only good things to come out of 2017," one Twitter user added.
What is Teligram? Fake Telegram app found serving up malware and ads on Google Play Store
"The only differences, at least at first glance, are the misspelling of Telegram," security researchers warned.
What is OSX MaMi? New undetectable Mac malware can hijack DNS settings, steal users' personal data
OSX MaMi is a DNS hijacker but also features a slew of other malicious capabilities, security researchers said.
Fiat Chrysler recalls 162,000 minivans over software issue that may cause engines to stall while driving
One accident has already potentially been linked to the issue, the company said in a statement.
New Zealand Football website hacked with fake news of CEO Andy Martin's resignation
The fake article appeared on the All Whites' official website claiming his resignation was effective immediately.
