Real-Time Code-Level Scanning is Now Available for Android Malware Thanks to Google Play Protect
An update to Google’s Play Protect has been released, and the company has revealed that it will now offer real-time scanning at the code level. This will allow Google to combat newly discovered harmful apps before users download and install them on Android devices. “Google Play Protect…
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Lazarus Group Is Going After Defense Experts Using Bogus Interviews Conducted Through Trojanized VNC Apps.
As part of a long-running campaign known as Operation Dream Job, the Lazarus Group which has ties to North Korea and is also known as Hidden Cobra or TEMP. Hermit has been seen employing trojanized versions of Virtual Network Computing (VNC) software as lures to target individuals working in the…
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Be Cautious of SpyNote, an Android Trojan That Records Both Audio and Phone Calls
The Android banking trojan known as SpyNote has been deconstructed, revealing its multifaceted information-gathering capabilities. According to F-Secure, the attack chains that deploy this spyware mainly propagate through SMS phishing operations. These chains are intricately designed to mislead…
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Pro-Russian Hackers Exploiting New WinRAR Vulnerability in Phishing Campaign
In a targeted phishing campaign designed to extract sensitive credentials from compromised computers, pro-Russian hacking groups have leveraged a recently identified security flaw in the WinRAR archiving software, granting them unauthorized access to systems. “The attack involves the use of…
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Cisco Issues Urgent Patch to Address Critical Flaw in Emergency Responder Systems
Cisco has swiftly taken action to mitigate a significant security vulnerability impacting Emergency Responder systems. This flaw has the potential to be exploited by remote, unauthenticated attackers, allowing unauthorized access to vulnerable systems through hard-coded credentials. Cisco’s…
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BMC Firmware in Supermicro Reveals Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities
Recently, it was uncovered that Supermicro’s BMC firmware harbours numerous critical vulnerabilities. Security researchers have identified multiple flaws within the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) firmware used in Supermicro baseboard management controllers (BMCs). These…
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Microsoft Releases Patches for 103 Flaws in October 2023, Including 2 Active Exploits
Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday updates for October 2023 have been released, targeting a total of 103 vulnerabilities in its software. Notably, two of these vulnerabilities have already been actively exploited in the wild. [FREE E-BOOK] The Definite Blueprint for Cybersecurity in…
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PEACHPIT: Ad Fraud Botnet on a Massive Scale – Millions of Hacked Android and iOS Devices
PEACHPIT, an ad fraud botnet, harnessed an army of hundreds of thousands of Android and iOS devices to generate illegal earnings for the scheme’s threat actors. This botnet is a component of a more extensive China-based operation called BADBOX, which includes the sale of off-brand mobile and…
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Apple Releases Security Updates for Actively Exploited iOS Bug
On Wednesday, Apple swiftly released crucial security updates to address a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in iOS and iPadOS. The company confirmed that this vulnerability was already under active exploitation in real-world scenarios. This kernel vulnerability, designated as CVE-2023-42824,…
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Update Your Android Device Immediately! Google Addresses Two Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities.
In its latest round of security upgrades for October, Google has taken action to address a total of 53 vulnerabilities, with two of them currently under active exploitation by cyber threats. Google’s security alert suggests that these two vulnerabilities are being targeted in a focused and…
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