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I've been working for Softpedia since 2009 and spent the first years testing and reviewing scripts and CMSs for our Webscripts section. While previously I wrote news stories once in a blue moon, in 2015 I started working as a full-time news editor, addressing Web, Internet, and security topics.

My stories cover data breaches, software vulnerabilities, exploits, user privacy, hacking, the Dark Web, programming news, social media, Web technology, product launches, and a few more.

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New Odinaff Trojan Targeting Banking Sector Linked to Carbanak Gang
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New Odinaff Trojan Targeting Banking Sector Linked to Carbanak Gang

Odinaff can be deployed against SWIFT systems as well
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 11th, 2016
more on this topicFacebook DM Spam Campaign Targets French Users with Eko MalwareSpotify Free Users Affected by Malvertising Campaign
Hacker Steals 58 Million User Records from Data Storage Provider
Data Breaches
 

Hacker Steals 58 Million User Records from Data Storage Provider

Stolen data belongs to Modern Business Solutions customers
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 11th, 2016
more on this topicMisconfigured Dating Site Database Exposed Details of 1.5 Million "Cheaters"97 Percent of Top 1000 Orgs Have Lost Sensitive Credentials in Recent Hacks
Adobe Patches 12 Critical Security Flaws and Keeps Flash Safe for One More Month
Security Fixes and Improvements
 

Adobe Patches 12 Critical Security Flaws and Keeps Flash Safe for One More Month

Adobe also patches CC Desktop and Reader/Acrobat apps
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 11th, 2016
more on this topicGoogle Releases Two Chrome Extensions for XSS Discovery and MitigationEthereum Network Under Computational DDoS Attack
Unnamed German Nuclear Power Plant Suffered "Disruptive" Cyber-Attack in 2014

Unnamed German Nuclear Power Plant Suffered "Disruptive" Cyber-Attack in 2014

by Catalin Cimpanu, October 11th, 2016
Nuclear watchdog chief reveals cyber-attack on German plant
Security Blog
Online Gaming Currencies Used to Launder Money for Cyber-Criminals
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Online Gaming Currencies Used to Launder Money for Cyber-Criminals

In-game currencies can be the perfect method of financing criminal activities, with crooks taking minimal risks
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 11th, 2016
more on this topicBeware of New Steam Spam Leading to MalwareAlleged Hack of Steam Bitcoin Trader Concludes with a Happy Ending
Yahoo Disables Email Forwarding to Prevent Users from Leaving - UPDATED
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Yahoo Disables Email Forwarding to Prevent Users from Leaving UPDATED

If you REALLY want to leave Yahoo, there's a workaround
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 11th, 2016
more on this topicOn the Heels of the Yahoo-NSA Revelation, Here's How to Close Your Yahoo AccountYahoo Scanned Everyone's Emails in Real-Time for the NSA and FBI
Facebook Workplace Allows Companies to Build Their Own Facebook-like Intranet
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Facebook Workplace Allows Companies to Build Their Own Facebook-like Intranet

Facebook launches Workplace targeting the enterprise sector
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 11th, 2016
more on this topicGoogle, Microsoft, Facebook, IBM, and Amazon Launch Initiative to Regulate AIGoogle, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Verizon Interested in Buying Twitter
DXXD Ransomware Shows Ransom Note Using Windows Legal Notice Screen
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DXXD Ransomware Shows Ransom Note Using Windows Legal Notice Screen

DXXD ransomware v1 decrypted, v2 undecryptable
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 10th, 2016
more on this topicAfter Researchers Crack Wildfire Ransomware, Crooks Return with Hades LockerMarsJoke Ransomware Decrypted, Users Can Recover Files for Free
US Man Arrested for Stealing Bitcoin from Dark Web Users
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US Man Arrested for Stealing Bitcoin from Dark Web Users

Suspect collected over 10,000 login credentials for Dark Web marketplaces, including portals for illegal products
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 10th, 2016
more on this topicThree Indian Call Centers Made over $75 Million from Scamming US CitizensAlleged Lizard Squad and PoodleCorp Members Arrested
Turkey Blocks Dropbox, OneDrive & Google Drive to Hide Recent RedHack Data Dump

Turkey Blocks Dropbox, OneDrive & Google Drive to Hide Recent RedHack Data Dump

by Catalin Cimpanu, October 10th, 2016
Turkey adds GitHub to the ban list, removes Google Drive
Data Breaches
StrongPity APT Targets Users of Encryption Software
Cyber Espionage
 

StrongPity APT Targets Users of Encryption Software

Group spread WinRAR & TrueCrypt versions laced with malware
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 10th, 2016
more on this topicChinese Group APT3 Targets Hong Kong Government Before Upcoming ElectionsSaudi Arabia Holds "Urgent" Talks Following Recent Cyber-Attacks
Chinese HTTPS Provider WoSign Fires CEO After Back-Dating Certificate Fiasco
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Chinese HTTPS Provider WoSign Fires CEO After Back-Dating Certificate Fiasco

WoSign CEO found guilty for WoSign and StartCom's recent practice of back-dating SHA-1 TLS certificates
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 10th, 2016
more on this topicApple Untrusts WoSign Certificates After Mozilla's Damning ReportMozilla Ready to Ban WoSign Certificates for One Year After Shady Behavior
2015 TV5Monde Hack Almost Destroyed TV Station's Infrastructure
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2015 TV5Monde Hack Almost Destroyed TV Station's Infrastructure

TV5Monde General Director reveals more details
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 10th, 2016
more on this topicUS Government Blames Russia for Recent Hacks, Fails to Provide Any EvidenceUS Government Arrests NSA Contractor Accused of Stealing Classified Data
Facebook DM Spam Campaign Targets French Users with Eko Malware
Security Blog
 

Facebook DM Spam Campaign Targets French Users with Eko Malware

Spam campaign active only in France, according to reports
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 10th, 2016
more on this topicBeware of New Steam Spam Leading to MalwareHacked WordPress Core File Leveraged for Hijacking a Site's Web Traffic
US Government Blames Russia for Recent Hacks, Fails to Provide Any Evidence
Cyber Espionage
 

US Government Blames Russia for Recent Hacks, Fails to Provide Any Evidence

Cyber now occupies a central role in world politics
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 9th, 2016
more on this topicRussia Offers to Stop WADA Hackers, but for a PriceGerman Politicians Targeted with Spyware over the Summer
Three Indian Call Centers Made over $75 Million from Scamming US Citizens

Three Indian Call Centers Made over $75 Million from Scamming US Citizens

by Catalin Cimpanu, October 9th, 2016
Police arrest 70 people, call 630 for further questioning
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Spotify Free Users Affected by Malvertising Campaign
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Spotify Free Users Affected by Malvertising Campaign

Malvertising makes its way into Spotify's client
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 9th, 2016
more on this topicNeutrino Exploit Kit Activity Slows Down to a TrickleTofsee Botnet Comes Back to Life with Massive Spam Floods
 
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