Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2021

WhatsApp recently addressed two security vulnerabilities in its app for Android that could have been exploited by remote attackers to execute malicious code on a target device and potentially eavesdrop on communications. The communication with upstream servers and the E2E encryption implementation are two notable ones.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Facebook announced it will allow WhatsApp users to encrypt their message history backups in the cloud. Facebook will continue to work to protect the privacy of WhatsApp users and announced that it will allow users to encrypt their message history backups in the cloud. ” reads the announcement published by WhatsApp.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2020

Crooks sometimes damage their mobile devices to destroy evidence, NIST tests forensic methods for getting data from damaged mobile phones. Criminals sometimes damage their mobile phones in an attempt to destroy evidence. The study addresses methods that work with Android phones. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Hackology

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Are you tired of messaging apps that compromise your privacy and security? Look no further than Utopia P2P Messenger Mobile App! Utopia includes a personal AI assistant called ChatGPT, available 24/7 for answering questions and providing information. It’s the ultimate solution for all your messaging needs.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

Security is also necessary if your retrieval system (such as a website or mobile app) has a paywall or is restricted to only a subset of people, such as customers or resellers. What about public information? percent of CMS users worry about the security of their CMS—while 46.4 What can you do about it?

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2024

The company designs and develops digital imaging products for use in mobile phones, laptops, netbooks and webcams, security and surveillance cameras, entertainment, automotive and medical imaging systems. OmniVision Technologies Inc. In 2023, the imaging sensors manufacturer was the victim of a Cactus ransomware attack.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

However, we found that the same link could also download a different script when we requested it from mobile devices like Android or iOS phones.” “The downloaded script for mobile devices is a credit card skimmer which can steal the information entered on the hotel booking page and send it to a remote server.”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Public Wi-Fi users are prime targets for MITM attacks because the information they send is often not encrypted, meaning it’s easy for hackers to access your data. Look for the “https” in the website’s URL—it means there’s some level of encryption.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2023

McAfee Mobile Research Team discovered a new Android backdoor dubbed Xamalicious that can take full control of the device and perform fraudulent actions. The authors also implemented different obfuscation techniques and custom encryption to avoid detection.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 17, 2021

Brent Waters, a rock star computer scientist at the University of Texas, enthusiastically accepted a distinguished scientist post to continue his award-winning studies on a couple of breakthrough areas of cryptography: attribute-based encryption and functional encryption. More about these paradigm shifters below.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2024

The sophisticated mobile spyware has resurfaced after several months of inactivity, the new version of LightSpy, dubbed “F_Warehouse”, supports a modular framework with extensive spying capabilities. “The Loader initiates the process by loading both the encrypted and subsequently decrypted LightSpy kernel.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Encrypted messaging app Signal denied claims of an alleged zero-day flaw in its platform after a responsible investigation. The popular encrypted messaging app Signal denied claims of an alleged zero-day vulnerability in its platform. “PSA: we have seen the vague viral reports alleging a Signal 0-day vulnerability.

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Security Affairs

JULY 16, 2021

Experts reported an uptick in malicious Android apps on the official Google Play store laced with the Joker mobile trojan. “Recently, the Zimperium zLabs mobile threat research team has noticed a large uptick in Joker variants on Android marketplaces, with over 1000 new samples since our last coverage in September of 2020.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 23, 2024

In early January, independent security research and consulting team SRLabs discovered a vulnerability in Black Basta ransomware’s encryption algorithm and exploited it to create a free decryptor. Depending on the file size, the ransomware encrypts the initial 5000 bytes. continues the researchers.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

According to the experts, ERMAC is operated by threat actors behind the BlackRock mobile malware. ERMAC differs from Cerberus in the usage of different obfuscation techniques and Blowfish encryption algorithm. The new banking trojan can target over three hundred banking and mobile apps. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2023

Cisco has fixed a high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-20178 (CVSS Score 7.8), found in Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client) that can be exploited by low-privileged, authenticated, local attacker to escalate privileges to the SYSTEM account.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

WebAuthn Public Key Cryptography allows a merchant or customer to send a 'secret' encrypted message using a public key and only the owner of that public key can decrypt it with their private key. Using concepts from Public Key Cryptography WebAuthn was born to verify identity securely. So, we began with the use of passwords.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

The documents revealed that encrypted messages can be intercepted from iPhone devices when they are in “partial AFU (after first unlock)” mode. ” Some forensics security firms. In December, the Israeli security firm Cellebrite claimed that it can decrypt messages from the Signal highly secure messaging app.

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

10 tips to keep your identity safe online Here are some practical tips to help you keep your identity safe online: Get the latest anti-virus software Investing in reliable anti-virus software is like putting a protective shield around your devices, such as your PCs, Macs, mobile devices, Chromebooks, and tablets.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 6, 2021

Ten to fifteen years ago, a company having FPC (full packet capture) was an indicator of the seriousness of the company's information security efforts. The workforce was already starting to go mobile before COVID, and the pandemic forced a large swath of workers home. The connection was made over TLS 1.2.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 23, 2020

“Signal keeps its database encrypted using SqlScipher, so reading it requires a key. Highly encrypted messaging apps such as Signal and Telegram are widely adopted by those people that want to protect their privacy, unfortunately, it is widely adopted by ill-intentioned to protect their communications. ” Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The data included: User IP Country Email addresses Encrypted passwords User crypto wallet addresses Dates of birth First and last names Mobile numbers The researchers believe that there’s more than enough information for a persistent attacker to develop a spear-phishing campaign, which would likely aim to drain the user’s crypto funds.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 25, 2018

Digital transformation inherently drives organizations into a data driven world – and each technology used for digital transformation (cloud, big data, IoT, blockchain, mobile payments and more) requires its own unique approach to protecting data. Mobile payments – 91%. The failure to adopt modern data security methods.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

FinSpy can spy on most popular desktop and mobile operating systems, including Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux. The mobile version of the surveillance software in the first stage of the infection leverages the exploits to get root access. ” reads the Amnesty’s report.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In this attack, a black-box device, such as a mobile device or a Raspberry, is physically connected to the ATM and is used by the attackers to send commands to the machine. ATM vendors have implemented a built-in protection against black-box in modern systems, typically using end-to-end encryption between an ATM computer and the dispenser.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Based on those results, you might consider changing your password and use a more secure one. The messages you send are encrypted on the client side so the content is visible only by you and the recipient intended to read it. There is already a beta version of the Chrome extension and iOS mobile app. Encrypted Emails.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2021

FortiGuard Labs researchers who reported the attacks noticed that the variant of ransomware employed in the attacks not only encrypts certain files but also destroys others. This variant not only encrypts certain files but also destroys others, rendering them unrecoverable.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

I recently had the chance to discuss iO with Dr. Tatsuaki Okamoto, director of NTT Research’s Cryptography and Information Security (CIS) Lab , and Dr. Amit Sahai, professor of computer science at UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and director of UCLA Center for Encrypted Functionalities (CEF).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Better to use mobile data as 4G and 5G are considered as most secure networks. Use a CSP with several security levels – Using a cloud storage platform having several security levels like encryption and 2FA makes complete sense. Hope it helps! .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2021

Telegram is a legitimate service and enterprise AV engines and security solutions trust its traffic. The service is stable and allows attackers to remain anonymous as only a mobile number is required for the registration process. Telegram also allows attackers to use their mobile devices to access infected systems.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2024

Security researcher HaxRob discovered a previously undetected Linux backdoor dubbed GTPDOOR, which is specifically crafted to carry out stealth cyber operations within mobile carrier networks. GTPDOOR also supports authentication and encryption mechanisms.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Clop ransomware claims the hack of 130 orgs using GoAnywhere MFT flaw CISA adds Fortra MFT, TerraMaster NAS, Intel driver Flaws, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog Ransomware attack hit the City of Oakland DPRK fund malicious cyber activities with ransomware attacks on critical Infrastructure New TA886 group targets companies with custom (..)

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

. “The INA Group is under cyber-attack, which began around 10 pm on February 14, 2020, causing problems in the operation of certain IT systems, which can occasionally affect normal operation, such as issuing mobile phone vouchers, electronic vignettes, paying utility bills.” “Market supply is secure.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2021

. “To reset a Microsoft account’s password, we need to enter our email address or phone number in their forgot password page , after that we will be asked to select the email or mobile number that can be used to receive security code.” It was encrypted and then sent for validation.” ” the expert wrote.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

By doing so, you can better protect sensitive data and improve security. Sensitive data may be stored on different media, including discs, tapes, mobile devices, or websites. Encrypting data on corporate devices can prevent hackers from accessing sensitive information. Make sure to involve each department in the process.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2022

This week a Hensholdt spokesperson confirmed the security breach to BleepingComputer explaining that a small number of mobile devices in its UK subsidiary has been affected.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

At the end of April, researchers from FireEye’s Mandiant revealed that a sophisticated cybercrime gang tracked as UNC2447 has exploited a zero-day issue ( CVE-2021-20016 ) in SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) devices, fixed earlier this year, before the vendor addressed it.

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