Cyber

Commercial spyware vendor exploits used by Kremlin-backed hackers, Google says

Findings undercut pledges of NSO Group and Intellexa their wares won't be abused. Critics of spyware and exploit sellers have long warned that the advanced hacking sold by commercial surveillance...

Unpatchable 0-day in surveillance cam is being exploited to install Mirai

Vulnerability is easy to exploit and allows attackers to remotely execute commands. Malicious hackers are...

Microsoft to host security summit after CrowdStrike disaster

Redmond wants to improve the resilience of Windows to buggy software. Microsoft is stepping up...

Android malware steals payment card data using previously unseen technique

Attacker then emulates the card and makes withdrawals or payments from victim's account. Newly discovered...

Hackers exploit VMware vulnerability that gives them hypervisor admin

Create new group called "ESX Admins" and ESXi automatically gives it admin rights. Microsoft is...

China APT Cracks Cisco Firmware in Attacks Against the US and Japan

Sophisticated hackers are rewriting router firmware in real time and hiding their footprints, leaving defenders with hardly a fighting chance. Source: MTP via Alamy Stock...

Microsoft Adds Passkeys to Windows 11

It's the latest step in the gradual shift away from traditional passwords. Source: Ascannio via Adobe StockPDF In a major update to its Windows 11 operating...

‘All Of Sony Systems’ Allegedly Hacked By New Ransomware Group

According to a September 25 article from Australian cybersecurity publication Cyber Security Connect, the PlayStation maker was cracked open by Ransomed.vc, a new outfit of...

Two LAPSUS$ Hackers Convicted in London Court for High-Profile Tech Firm Hacks

Two U.K. teenagers have been convicted by a jury in London for being part of the notorious LAPSUS$ (aka Slippy Spider) transnational gang and...

Cybercriminals Combine Phishing and EV Certificates to Deliver Ransomware Payloads

The threat actors behind RedLine and Vidar information stealers have been observed pivoting to ransomware through phishing campaigns that spread initial payloads signed with...

BEST FREE NEWS APPS FOR ANDROID AND IOS

Smartphones have become essential components of people’s lives, and with the ever-growing need for daily news updates, free news apps have become essential in...

Passkey support in WhatsApp goes live on the beta channel

Given the rise of phishing and scamming attempts, passwords are no longer enough to keep us safe online. This is why Google, Apple, and...

YouTube’s new splash screen animation is rolling out to more users

Opening YouTube on mobile normally just shows the logo and then the home screen when you use the app. While the TV version of the...

Google Photos may soon adopt the Android 14 share sheet

Android 14 is a little behind schedule for its stable rollout, but apps have been optimizing their components and user experience to align with the OS...

1Password embraces passkey support on mobile

Cross-platform passkey login and storage is nearing Passwords protect your online accounts from misuse and cyber crime, but advanced phishing scams, ransomware, and other cyberattacks...

Signal is now safeguarding against future computers that can surpass encryption

The PQXDH specification is designed as an added layer of protection Many people have caught onto the benefits of end-to-end encryption for instant messaging. As it...

The Google Play Store could soon let you manually archive unused apps

Every smartphone user can relate to the seemingly age-old struggle of managing storage space, especially when we encounter the infamous "storage almost full" notification....
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