Google launches bug bounty program for its Android applications
Google has launched the Mobile Vulnerability Rewards Program (Mobile VRP), a new bug bounty program that will pay security researchers for flaws found in the…
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Malicious Windows kernel drivers used in BlackCat ransomware attacks
The ALPHV ransomware group (aka BlackCat) was observed employing signed malicious Windows kernel drivers to evade detection by security software during attacks. The driver seen…
Microsoft 365 hit by new outage causing connectivity issues
Microsoft is investigating service issues preventing users from accessing their Microsoft 365 accounts and blocking access to installed apps. The company confirmed the issue in…
Pentagon explosion hoax goes viral after verified Twitter accounts push
Highly realistic AI-generated images depicting an explosion near the Pentagon that went viral on Twitter caused the stock market to dip briefly earlier today. Tweets…
Crypto phishing service Inferno Drainer defrauds thousands of victims
A cryptocurrency phishing and scam service called ‘Inferno Drainer’ has reportedly stolen over $5.9 million worth of crypto from 4,888 victims. According to a report…
CISA orders govt agencies to patch iPhone bugs exploited in attacks
Today, the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ordered federal agencies to address three recently patched zero-day flaws affecting iPhones, Macs, and iPads known to…
An AI-based Chrome Extension Against Phishing, Malware, and Ransomware
The Anti-Phishing Council has reported an increase in phishing reports and URLs, particularly targeting financial institutions. Despite using evasive techniques, phishing continues to result in…
EU slaps Meta with $1.3 billion fine for moving data to US servers
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced a $1.3 billion fine on Facebook after claiming that the company violated Article 46(1) of the GDPR…
Microsoft Edge is getting ‘Edge for Gamers’ mode
Microsoft is doubling its efforts to court the gaming community with a new feature, “Edge for Gamers” mode, which promises to elevate the user experience…
Android phones are vulnerable to fingerprint brute-force attacks
Researchers at Tencent Labs and Zhejiang University have presented a new attack called ‘BrutePrint,’ which brute-forces fingerprints on modern smartphones to bypass user authentication and…
Google will delete accounts inactive for more than 2 years
Google has updated its policy for personal accounts across its services to allow a maximum period of inactivity of two years. After that time has…
PyPI temporarily pauses new users, projects amid high volume of malware
PyPI, the official third-party registry of open source Python packages has temporarily suspended new users from signing up, and new projects from being uploaded to…