Robocallers posing as FCC fraud prevention team call FCC staff
The FCC has proposed a $4,492,500 fine against VoIP service provider Telnyx for allegedly allowing customers to make robocalls posing as fictitious FCC “Fraud Prevention…
Month: February 2025
242,000 Times Downloaded Malicious Apps from Android and iOS Stealing Crypto Recovery Keys
In a shocking revelation, researchers have uncovered a widespread malware campaign targeting both Android and iOS users. Dubbed “SparkCat,” this malicious operation involves apps embedded…
Ex-Google engineer faces new US charges he stole AI secrets – Software
US prosecutors have unveiled an expanded 14-count indictment accusing former Google software engineer Linwei Ding of stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets to benefit two Chinese…
BADBOX Botnet Infected Over 190,000 Android Devices Including LED TVs
A newly discovered botnet named BADBOX has been found to have infected over 190,000 Android devices, including high-end models like Yandex 4K QLED TVs. This…
ANU hunts new tech lead following CIO promotion – Training & Development
The Australian National University is seeking a new leader for its technology function following the promotion of former chief information officer Jonathan Churchill. The Canberra-based…
Ransomware payments fell by 35% in 2024, totalling $813,550,000
Payments to ransomware actors decreased 35% year-over-year in 2024, totaling $813.55 million, down from $1.25 billion recorded in 2023. Additionally, only about 30% of victims…
Apple’s macOS Kernel Vulnerability Let Attackers Escalate Privileges
A critical vulnerability in Apple’s macOS kernel (XNU), tracked as CVE-2025-24118, has been disclosed, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges, corrupt memory, and even execute…
SA gov follows feds in blocking DeepSeek – Security – Software
The South Australian government has moved to block access to DeepSeek over its network and directed public servants to stop using and remove it from…
AMD fixes bug that lets hackers load malicious microcode patches
AMD has released mitigation and firmware updates to address a high-severity vulnerability that can be exploited to load malicious CPU microcode on unpatched devices. The security…
Michael Trites Joins Aembit as Senior Vice President of Global Sales
Aembit, the non-human identity and access management (IAM) company, today announced that Michael Trites has joined the company as senior vice president of global sales.…
Workday to cut 1750 jobs – Software
Workday will cut around 1750 jobs, or 8.5 percent of its current workforce, as the human capital management firm invests heavily in artificial intelligence to…
CISA orders agencies to patch Linux kernel bug exploited in attacks
CISA has ordered federal agencies to secure their systems within three weeks against a high-severity Linux kernel flaw actively exploited in attacks. Tracked as CVE-2024-53104,…