A combined 1.4 users downloaded the extensions before they were removed from the Web Store
New Strains of Ransomware cause Number of Attacks to Spike
The number of ransomware cases jumped 47%, thanks to new strains infecting their targets
Google Discovers Iranian Hacking Tool that Steals Data from Email Accounts
The tool, which steals user data, also deletes a warning email from Google notifying the user of a suspicious login.
Expert creates Raspberry Pi-powered Tool that can Track whether you’re being followed
The tool scans for devices within a certain time limit, and alerts you when devices are spotted multiple times
New Malware is being developed to Bypass Android Security Features
The new vulnerability is used to find ways to work around Google Play security protections
Robotexts are Gaining Popularity with Scammers
Estimates show that consumers received over 12 billion robotexts in June alone
The “Disturbing Trend” in Software Patches – and how it’s being addressed
ZDI released new guidelines in hopes to initiate improvements needed to handle important software flaws
How Organizations can secure their IoT Devices
Here are steps IT teams can take to secure the IoT devices in their network
These are the most Impersonated Apps used in Malware Attacks
Hackers are impersonating famous apps in hopes they’ll conduct a successful social engineering attack
Recent Social Media Attack Exposes User Data on the Dark Web
The compromised database exposed the accounts of 5.4 million Twitter users
Malware-Infested Apps Removed from Google Play Store
The malware has infected apps that total over 3 million installs through the store
New Malware Discovered can turn a Simple Google Search into Possible Ransomware
A specific Google search prompts an ad to be displayed at the top of the results page that could really mean trouble for even the most careful user
BlackCat Ransomware may become much more dangerous
BlackCat Ransomware added a new tool to its arsenal that will cause it to become much more dangerous
Log4j labeled an “Endemic Vulnerability” that could persist for Years to Come
According to a report released the Cyber Safety Review Board, “significant risk remains” with Log4j
New Apple Feature aims to protect High-risk Users from Spyware Attacks
Apple acknowledges that the feature is “extreme” and only applies to a small percentage of their users
Cyber Command asks Private Sector to Share Intelligence to Aid in Digital Defenses
Using “hunt forward” operations, Cyber Command has been able to gather “unique insights into adversary malware”
U.S. Healthcare Organizations are being targeted by North Korean Ransomware
In a joint statement, cybersecurity and intelligence agencies warn that the ransomware has been targeting U.S. healthcare entities since May 2021.
Alleged Hack of Chinese Police Database leaves 1 Billion Exposed
If the leak is confirmed, it would be one of the largest data breaches in history
New Mozilla Firefox Privacy Feature Stops URLs from tracking you
The setting removes parts of a URL that is used to track you around the web
Content Creators Targeted with Malware that gathers YouTube Channel Information
Some of the information gathered by the malware includes name of channel, number of subscribers and more