Google Play Reportedly Bans Dozens of Spyware Apps
Google is also rolling out updates aimed at boosting their app store's security, and they can't come fast enough.
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8.2 Million Cash App Users Notified About Security Breach
A former Cash App employee has been blamed for the security lapse which may have compromised user data.
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WhatsApp Phishing Scam Bypasses Spam Filters and Steals Info
The phishing campaign - which comes from a Russian email address - has hit tens of thousands of emails accounts.
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Microsoft Account Holders Targeted by Calendar App Scam
Calendly, which integrates with Zoom, has become the latest platform to be utilized by scammers and fraudsters.
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Kaspersky is a Threat to National Security, FCC Warns
The cybersecurity firm - headquartered in Moscow - has long faced questions about its ties to the Russian government.
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EU Lawmakers Agree on Landmark Rules to Reduce Big Tech Dominance
Overreach from tech corporations has been a hot-button topic for years. This new regulation attempts to fix it.
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Almost 50M US Residents Lost Health Data in Breaches Last Year
Hacks are behind almost 75% of all breaches, up from just 35% in 2016. Can your organization still stay safe?
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100K Google Play Users Downloaded This Password-Stealing Malware
The app uses a trojan called 'FaceStealer' in order to display a Facebook login screen that steals your data.
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New Phishing Kit Makes It Easy to Fake Chrome Browser Windows
There's a relatively new phishing attack to know about, and for once, checking the URL won't save you. Here's what will.
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Hackers Have Compromised HubSpot to Target Cryptocurrency Firms
On March 18, a bad actor accessed a HubSpot employee account, exporting data from nearly 30 portals.
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One Pandemic-Response Reporting Service Stopped 76K Online Scams
An automated system can identify email scams — but only if members of the public spot them first. Here's how it works.
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75% of Cyberattacks Start With an Email, Report Says
According to findings from the IT security firm Trend Micro, cloud-based email servers are being targeted the most.
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Critical US Companies Legally Required To Report Cyberattacks
As part of a sweeping effort to bolster US cybersecurity, it's now mandatory for some companies to report cyberattacks.
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Germany Advises Companies to Ditch Kaspersky Antivirus Software
The BSI warns organizations against using Kaspersky's antivirus software, fearing the company may have ties to the Kremlin.
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Android Malware ‘Escobar’ is After Google Authenticator Codes
The malicious code appears to be an improved version of one responsible for widespread bank security issues last year.
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Find Out How Fast Hackers Could Crack Your Password
If your password is short and all numbers, it might be time to reconsider how you plan to protect yourself online.
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VPN Usage in Russia and Ukraine Has Skyrocketed
Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the stringent internet laws, citizens of both countries are using VPNs a lot.
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More Tech Companies Are Responding to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
More and more tech companies around the world continue to assist Ukrainian citizens while shutting down service in Russia.
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Chinese Hackers Have Reportedly Infiltrated Six US State Agencies
The hackers took advantage of a substantial vulnerability that experts have been warning people about for months.
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Microsoft Has Closed Azure Bug That Exposed Customer Data
Microsoft stated that no malicious actors took advantage of the substantial vulnerability to access customer data.
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Hackers Have Reportedly Stolen Galaxy Source Code from Samsung
Samsung stated that the security breach did not compromise any personal data and shouldn't affect businesses or customers.
