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Baidu Android apps removed from Play Store because caught collecting user details

Security Affairs

The code found in both apps allowed to gather device data, including model, MAC address, carrier information, and IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity) number. The data collection code was found in the Baidu Push SDK, used to show real-time notifications inside both apps.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 223 – News of the week

Security Affairs

Israel surveillance firm NSO group can mine data from major social media. Poland and Lithuania fear that data collected via FaceApp could be misused. Former NSA contractor sentenced to 9 years for stealing classified data. The Problem With the Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act.

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CIA covert operations likely behind attacks against APT34 and FSB

Security Affairs

” President Trump extended the powers granted to the CIA, which was involved in is offensive cyber operations along with surveillance and data collection activities.

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