Google will require Android apps to let you delete your account
Google has announced a new Google Play Store data deletion policy that will require Android developers to provide users with an online option to delete their accounts…
Category: Bleeping Computer
Biometric Authentication Isn’t Bulletproof —Here’s How to Secure It
Biometric authentication is often thought of as nearly impossible to steal or fake, a perfect addition to your cybersecurity arsenal. While it is tough for…
Microsoft Edge Workspaces now available in limited public preview
Microsoft announced today that the recently introduced Edge Workspaces feature, which allows users to share groups of tabs with friends and family, is now available…
Hackers can open Nexx garage doors remotely, and there’s no fix
Multiple vulnerabilities discovered Nexx smart devices can be exploited to control garage doors, disable home alarms, or smart plugs. There are five security issues disclosed publicly,…
Spain’s most dangerous and elusive hacker now in police custody
The police in Spain have arrested José Luis Huertas (aka “Alcaseca”, “Mango”, “chimichuri”), a 19-year-old regarded as the most dangerous hackers in the country. Huertas…
HP to patch critical bug in LaserJet printers within 90 days
HP announced in a security bulletin this week that it would take up to 90 days to patch a critical-severity vulnerability that impacts the firmware…
FBI seizes stolen credentials market Genesis in Operation Cookie Monster
The domains for Genesis Market, one of the most popular marketplaces for stolen credentials of all types, were seized by law enforcement earlier this week…
Rockstar fixes Red Dead Redemption 2 game broken by Windows update
Microsoft says Rockstar Games has addressed a known issue affecting its launcher, causing the Red Dead Redemption 2 (RRD2) game to no longer launch on…
ALPHV ransomware exploits Veritas Backup Exec bugs for initial access
An ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware affiliate was observed exploiting three vulnerabilities impacting the Veritas Backup product for initial access to the target network. The ALPHV ransomware operation emerged in…
New Rorschach ransomware is the fastest encryptor seen so far
Following a cyberattack on a U.S.-based company, malware researchers discovered what appears to be a new ransomware strain with “technically unique features,” which they named Rorschach. Among the…
IRS-authorized eFile.com tax return software caught serving JS malware
eFile.com, an IRS-authorized e-file software service provider used by many for filing their tax returns, has been caught serving JavaScript malware. Security researchers state the…
Cryptocurrency companies backdoored in 3CX supply chain attack
Some of the victims affected by the 3CX supply chain attack have also had their systems backdoored with Gopuram malware, with the threat actors specifically…