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Iranian Cyber Threats Loom as DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory

SecureWorld News

JUNE 24, 2025

That warning has prompted discussion across the cybersecurity community, including from former CISA Director Jen Easterly , who emphasized vigilance and resilience in the face of global instability in this LinkedIn post: Destructive malware and mobile surveillance: Iran's capabilities Iran's cyber arsenal includes more than basic espionage.

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Zscaler Report: Mobile, IoT, and OT Cyber Threats Surge in 2024

Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Zscaler ThreatLabz report reveals a 2024 surge in mobile, IoT, and OT cyberattacks, highlighting key trends and the need for zero trust security.

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MY TAKE: RSAC 2025 – Conversing with vendors hanging out in the Marriott Marquis mezzanine

The Last Watchdog

MAY 1, 2025

Approov: Securing cloud-mobile APIs Ted Miracco, CEO of Approov, painted a vivid picture of modern mobile risk: Your mobile app is under attack the moment it talks to the cloud especially over public Wi-Fi. But without automation, he added, threat teams are drowning. Approovs solution?

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World Backup Day: A Clarion Call for Cyber Resilience

SecureWorld News

MARCH 31, 2025

But in the face of modern cyber threats, including ransomware that specifically seeks out and deletes backups, that mindset can be catastrophic. According to Ken Dunham, Director of Cyber Threat at Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU): "Ransomware continues to rage, using tactics to discover and delete backups to force a payout.

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Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The government agencies released a guide that advises telecom and critical infrastructure defenders on best practices to strengthen network security against PRC-linked and other cyber threats. The agencies recommend robust measures to protect enterprise networks against cyber threats. This is not the case at T-Mobile.”

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Get a Google Pixel 9a and Pixel Buds A-Series on T-Mobile - here's how it works

Zero Day

JUNE 11, 2025

Close Home Tech Smartphones Get a Google Pixel 9a and Pixel Buds A-Series on T-Mobile - here's how it works T-Mobile will give you a Google Pixel 9a and free Pixel Buds A-Series when you start a new line or have an eligible trade-in. With this T-Mobile offer, you can get a new phone just in time for your vacation.

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March Madness Meets Cyber Mayhem: How Cybercriminals Are Playing Offense this Season

SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

Mobile madness: the sneaky side of cyber scams With fans constantly checking scores, streaming games, and logging into betting apps, mobile devices are a major attack surface. Enterprises must take a mobile-first approach to security, ensuring threats are detected in real-time before they impact users or corporate networks."

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This $120 Android tablet proves you don't need to spend hundreds for a mobile entertainment device

Zero Day

JULY 4, 2025

Close Home Tech Computing Tablets This $120 Android tablet proves you don't need to spend hundreds for a mobile entertainment device This Widevine L1-certified tablet is a stellar Android option that gets the job done for me. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form.

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U.S. Lawmakers Push to Ban DeepSeek from Government Devices

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The move comes amid growing concerns that DeepSeek's generative AI capabilities pose a national security risk due to its direct links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China Mobile, a Chinese government-owned entity already banned by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for security concerns.

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This $100 Android tablet replaced my iPad Pro for mobile entertainment - here's how

Zero Day

JULY 6, 2025

Close Home Tech Computing Tablets This $100 Android tablet replaced my iPad Pro for mobile entertainment - here's how This Widevine L1-certified tablet is a solid Android pick that handles everyday tasks with ease. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article.

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Krispy Kreme Cyber Attack a Wake-Up Call for the Food Industry

SecureWorld News

MARCH 17, 2025

Early findings suggest that the attackers exploited vulnerabilities in the company's rapidly deployed digital platforms, such as its mobile ordering app and cloud-based point-of-sale systems. All those mobile apps, cloud-based POS systems, and online ordering platforms need suitably integrated cybersecurity measures.

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SMBs Know They’re At Risk, but Most Aren’t Embracing AI

Security Boulevard

MAY 8, 2025

A survey by CrowdStrike finds the gap between SMB awareness of cyber threats and efforts by them to protect themselves is widening, with not enough of them spending the money needed on AI and other tools to defend against ransomware and other attacks.

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Why SMS two-factor authentication codes aren't safe and what to use instead

Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

"The company and its founder have worked with government spy agencies and surveillance industry contractors to surveil mobile phones and track user location," Bloomberg reported. This past April, UK phone regulator Ofcom banned global title leasing for UK carriers , citing the threat to mobile phone users.

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You should probably delete any sensitive screenshots you have in your phone right now. Here's why

Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

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Microsoft Authenticator will soon ditch passwords for passkeys - here's what to do

Zero Day

JUNE 30, 2025

The main drawback of passkeys is that they can be difficult to sync across multiple devices, especially between a PC and a mobile device. Plus, since I use my password manager on all my devices -- PCs, mobile phones, and tablets -- I can access the same passkeys everywhere.

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New Leak Shows Business Side of China’s APT Menace

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

But Will Thomas , a cyber threat intelligence researcher at Equinix, found an Internet address in the leaked data that corresponds to a domain flagged in a 2019 Citizen Lab report about one-click mobile phone exploits that were being used to target groups in Tibet.

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The Role and Benefits of AI in Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

APRIL 13, 2025

Cyber threats evolve daily, often outpacing traditional security measures. On defense, AI analyzes network traffic, detects anomalies, and responds to threats in real time. Unlike traditional signature-based systems, AI excels at identifying new and unknown cyber threats, making security stronger and more adaptive.

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Canada’s second-largest airline WestJet is containing a cyberattack

Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2025

WestJet is investigating a cybersecurity incident impacting some of its internal systems and mobile app, which has blocked access for several users. Cyber threats targeting Canada’s critical infrastructure are increasing. The airline did not share technical details about the attack.

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Here's why network infrastructure is vital to maximizing your company's AI adoption

Zero Day

JUNE 14, 2025

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News alert: Wultra secures €3M funding to help financial firms mitigate coming quantum threats

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 15, 2025

This investment allows us to develop next-generation solutions and deepen our presence in key banking markets that recognize the urgency of post-quantum threats. He played a key role in building Inmite, a mobile app development firm acquired by Avast in 2014. while offering cutting-edge protection against evolving cyber threats.

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Trust nothing, verify everything: Why the UK public sector must embrace Zero Trust

IT Security Guru

JULY 8, 2025

Not by visible enemies, but by a wave of cyber threats. In 2024, the National Cyber Security Centre reported a 16% increase in serious attacks impacting national security. The rise of cloud computing, mobile devices, and hybrid work has removed the perimeter altogether. The UK’s public sector is under siege.

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Facebook's new passkey support could let you ditch your password once and for all

Zero Day

JUNE 19, 2025

On Wednesday, Facebook announced that it will soon support passkeys on mobile devices. Written by Lance Whitney, Contributor June 19, 2025 at 12:30 a.m. PT NurPhoto / Contributor/Getty For all of us who hate passwords, passkeys represent a simpler and safer way of authenticating online accounts.

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86 million AT&T customer records reportedly up for sale on the dark web

Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

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Apple quietly makes running Linux containers easier on Macs

Zero Day

JUNE 13, 2025

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How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it makes such a big difference)

Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

Close Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Mobile OS Android How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it makes such a big difference) You might be surprised by how much quicker and more responsive your device feels. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article.

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How Website Localization Strengthens Cybersecurity in Global Markets

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

officials began seriously discussing the creation of a military Cyber Force dedicated to thwarting cyberattacks. However, the answer to cyber threats is proactivity. By adapting your incident response strategies to the unique cyber landscape of each region, you can minimize security risks for your business and your customers.

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Cloudflare blocks largest DDoS attack - here's how to protect yourself

Zero Day

JUNE 27, 2025

" Earlier, Radware's 2025 Global Threat Analysis Report stated there has been a "550% rise in web DDoS attacks" globally, with "nearly 400% year-over-year growth in DDoS attack volume." Also: Navigating AI-powered cyber threats in 2025: 4 expert security tips for businesses What can you do about it?

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Your Android phone just got a big upgrade for free - these Pixel models included

Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

Enhanced protection Designed for people whose accounts contain particularly valuable files or sensitive information -- journalists, activists, executives, and people involved in elections -- Advanced Protection is Google's strongest mobile device protection program.

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Android malware campaigns use.NET MAUI to evade detection

Security Affairs

MARCH 25, 2025

These threats disguise themselves as legitimate services to steal sensitive information from users.NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) is a cross-platform framework by Microsoft for building native mobile and desktop applications using C#. The report includes Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)for these threats.

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Your Brother printer might have a critical security flaw - how to check and what to do next

Zero Day

JULY 3, 2025

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I tested an industrial-grade thermal camera without the pro price tag - and was highly impressed

Zero Day

JULY 8, 2025

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AT&T customer? You might get a cut of $177 million data breach settlement

Zero Day

JUNE 24, 2025

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How global threat actors are weaponizing AI now, according to OpenAI

Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

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Ring's new generative AI feature is here to answer your 'who's there?' or 'what was that?' questions

Zero Day

JUNE 25, 2025

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I upgraded my Pixel 9 Pro to Android 16 - here's what I love (and what's still missing)

Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

PT Jack Wallen/ZDNET Android 16 looked to be one of the most impressive upgrades to the mobile operating system in recent times. Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing Writer June 20, 2025 at 10:25 a.m. Google teased some seriously cool features that would elevate Android to the next level.

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Who is Hero?

Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2025

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New ‘Lucid’ Phishing Platform Abuses iMessage, Android RCS to Slip Past Defenses

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 28, 2025

Automated mobile farms that deploy phishing messages at scale. A global cyber threat Research from cybersecurity firm Prodaft indicates that Lucid has targeted victims in 88 countries, impersonating 169 organizations including national postal services, courier companies, retailers, and government agencies.

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Your Android phone just got a major feature upgrade for free - including these Pixel models

Zero Day

JUNE 13, 2025

Enhanced protection Designed for people whose accounts contain particularly valuable files or sensitive information -- journalists, activists, executives, and people involved in elections -- Advanced Protection is Google's strongest mobile device protection program. Here's what's new.

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How passkeys work: Do your favorite sites even support passkeys?

Zero Day

JULY 9, 2025

The basic journey is the same on mobile, but there are some differences that I won't cover. Also: The best password managers: Expert tested You can use Shopify to experiment with any of the three primary passkey workflows without setting up an e-commerce storefront.

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6 Breach and Attack Simulation Use Cases That Enhance Your Cyber Resilience

NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 22, 2024

To better understand why this is a booming market, it is important to recognize breach and attack simulation use cases , and how tools like NetSPI Breach and Attack Simulation can help enhance security posture, promote continuous threat exposure management (CTEM), and support executives with cybersecurity strategy and planning.

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FDA Playbook Engineers Safety Into Medical Device Manufacturing

SecureWorld News

JUNE 25, 2025

"The FDA's playbook is a clear signal that governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) practices must evolve beyond checkbox HIPAA compliance," said Hemanth Tadepalli , Cybersecurity and Compliance Engineer at May Mobility. From disrupted hospital operations to patient safety risks, the FDA links cyber threats directly to care delivery.

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The controversial case of the threat actor EncryptHub

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2025

.” EncryptHub often spoke to ChatGPT as a partner, even confessing key cyber exploits and seeking career advice. In one exchange, he detailed hacking feats (VPN cracking, 0-day CVEs, RCEs) all done via mobile and RDP. Though conflicted between white and black hat paths, he ultimately leaned toward cybercrime.

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Forget Google and Microsoft: OpenAI may be building the ultimate work suite of apps and services

Zero Day

JUNE 27, 2025

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Forget Ray-Bans: The $499 Meta Oakley smart glasses are better in almost every way

Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

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Iranian Cyber Threats Loom as DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory

Zscaler Report: Mobile, IoT, and OT Cyber Threats Surge in 2024

Trending Sources

MY TAKE: RSAC 2025 – Conversing with vendors hanging out in the Marriott Marquis mezzanine

World Backup Day: A Clarion Call for Cyber Resilience

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks

Get a Google Pixel 9a and Pixel Buds A-Series on T-Mobile - here's how it works

March Madness Meets Cyber Mayhem: How Cybercriminals Are Playing Offense this Season

This $120 Android tablet proves you don't need to spend hundreds for a mobile entertainment device

U.S. Lawmakers Push to Ban DeepSeek from Government Devices

This $100 Android tablet replaced my iPad Pro for mobile entertainment - here's how

Krispy Kreme Cyber Attack a Wake-Up Call for the Food Industry

SMBs Know They’re At Risk, but Most Aren’t Embracing AI

Why SMS two-factor authentication codes aren't safe and what to use instead

You should probably delete any sensitive screenshots you have in your phone right now. Here's why

Microsoft Authenticator will soon ditch passwords for passkeys - here's what to do

New Leak Shows Business Side of China’s APT Menace

The Role and Benefits of AI in Cybersecurity

Canada’s second-largest airline WestJet is containing a cyberattack

Here's why network infrastructure is vital to maximizing your company's AI adoption

News alert: Wultra secures €3M funding to help financial firms mitigate coming quantum threats

Trust nothing, verify everything: Why the UK public sector must embrace Zero Trust

Facebook's new passkey support could let you ditch your password once and for all

86 million AT&T customer records reportedly up for sale on the dark web

Apple quietly makes running Linux containers easier on Macs

How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it makes such a big difference)

How Website Localization Strengthens Cybersecurity in Global Markets

Cloudflare blocks largest DDoS attack - here's how to protect yourself

Your Android phone just got a big upgrade for free - these Pixel models included

Android malware campaigns use.NET MAUI to evade detection

Your Brother printer might have a critical security flaw - how to check and what to do next

I tested an industrial-grade thermal camera without the pro price tag - and was highly impressed

AT&T customer? You might get a cut of $177 million data breach settlement

How global threat actors are weaponizing AI now, according to OpenAI

Ring's new generative AI feature is here to answer your 'who's there?' or 'what was that?' questions

I upgraded my Pixel 9 Pro to Android 16 - here's what I love (and what's still missing)

Who is Hero?

New ‘Lucid’ Phishing Platform Abuses iMessage, Android RCS to Slip Past Defenses

Your Android phone just got a major feature upgrade for free - including these Pixel models

How passkeys work: Do your favorite sites even support passkeys?

6 Breach and Attack Simulation Use Cases That Enhance Your Cyber Resilience

FDA Playbook Engineers Safety Into Medical Device Manufacturing

The controversial case of the threat actor EncryptHub

Forget Google and Microsoft: OpenAI may be building the ultimate work suite of apps and services

Forget Ray-Bans: The $499 Meta Oakley smart glasses are better in almost every way

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