Cybersecurity Chaos: Leaks, Hacks, and Bounties Galore!
SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup covers everything from a NullPoint Stealer source code leak to a 4chan hack blamed on financial woes. Highlights include WordPress security threats, a bug bounty-winning iPhone vulnerability, and a hacker extradition saga. Dive into this week’s cybersecurity stories that are too important to miss!
Hot Take:
Oh, cybersecurity, you’re like a soap opera that never ends! From hackers with a love for outdated software to malware masquerading as anti-malware, it’s just another week in the digital Wild West where even your WordPress site might be plotting against you. Grab your popcorn, because this week’s stories are a rollercoaster of code, chaos, and a dash of comedy!
Key Points:
– NullPoint Stealer’s source code is now a viral sensation, and unfortunately, it’s not the TikTok kind.
– 4chan’s outdated software led to a hack, proving “old is not always gold” in tech.
– WordPress users are under fire with phishing scams posing as security updates.
– A researcher pocketed $17,500 for finding an iPhone bug that could turn your device into a shiny paperweight.
– The FBI is on a scavenger hunt for Salt Typhoon hackers, and your clues might earn you a cool $10 million.