Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2024

Threat actors breached the UK-based mobile device management (MDM) firm Mobile Guardian and remotely wiped thousands of devices. Hackers breached the mobile device management (MDM) firm Mobile Guardian, the company detected unauthorized access to iOS and ChromeOS devices on August 4th. ” reported the MOE.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Interbank disclosed a data breach after a threat actor claimed the hack of the organization and leaked stolen data online. We want to reassure you that Interbank guarantees the security of your deposits and all your financial products.” Interbank , formally the Banco Internacional del Perú Service Holding S.A.A.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2025

“The emergence of the Crocodilus mobile banking Trojan marks a significant escalation in the sophistication and threat level posed by modern malware. ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking,malware) . ” ThreatFabric concludes.

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Banking Mobile Identity Theft Malware 70

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

million mobile and fixed subscribers. “” The telecommunications firm has filed a criminal complaint and informed France’s agencies National Commission for Information Technology and Civil Liberties (CNIL) and the National Agency for the Security of Information Systems (ANSSI). . Free S.A.S.

Cyber Attacks 128

Cyber Attacks Telecommunications Data breaches Banking 128

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2025

Threat actors are actively exploiting a remote code execution flaw in SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances since January 2025. Arctic Wolf researchers warn that threat actors actively exploit a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-20035 (CVSS score of 7.1), in SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) since at least January 2025.

Passwords 109

Passwords VPN Firewall Accountability 109

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

A joint international law enforcement operation led by Europol dismantled a major phishing scheme targeting mobile users. Europol supported European and Latin American law enforcement agencies in dismantling an international criminal network that unlocks stolen or lost mobile phones using a phishing platform.

Mobile 135

Mobile Phishing Computers and Electronics Marketing 135

Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2025

. “Preliminary findings indicate that the suspects developed malware called Mamont, which they distributed via Telegram channels under the guise of safe mobile applications and video files. Crooks typically disguise the malicious code as legitimate mobile apps or video files.

Banking 117

Banking Computers and Electronics Mobile Malware 117

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Data of 750 million Indian mobile subscribers was offered for sale on dark web hacker forums earlier in January. CloudSEK researchers warned that a database containing data of 750 million Indian mobile subscribers was offered for sale on dark web hacker forums earlier in January.

Mobile 142

Mobile Identity Theft Cybercrime Cyber Attacks 142

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2025

The hacking campaign targeted 90 users and was disrupted in December, WhatsApp immediately alerted targeted users of a possible compromise of their devices. The Meta-owned company linked the hacking campaign to Paragon , an Israeli commercial surveillance vendor acquired by AE Industrial Partners for $900 million in December 2024.

Spyware 118

Spyware Media Hacking Surveillance 118

Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2025

Zero-day prices have risen as the level of security of messaging apps and mobile devices becomes harder to hack. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking,zero-day)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2025

Cell C is the fourth-largest mobile network operator in South Africa, , after Vodacom, MTN, and Telkom. The company founded in 2001 offers prepaid and postpaid mobile plans, data bundles and internet services, fiber broadband, roaming and international calling, SIM-only plans and device deals.

Data breaches 130

Data breaches Unstructured Data Identity Theft Healthcare 130

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2025

” In September, security researchers from G DATA discovered more than two dozen Android mobile phones from different manufacturers already infected by pre-installed malware. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking,Chinese Android phone )

Malware 130

Malware Manufacturing Mobile Spyware 130

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Canada banned the Chinese messaging app WeChat and Kaspersky antivirus on government mobile devices due to privacy and security risks. The Government of Canada announced a ban on the use of the WeChat and Kaspersky applications on government-issued mobile devices due to privacy and security risks.

Mobile 140

Mobile Government Data collection Antivirus 140

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

SpyLoan activity has surged, with malicious apps and infected devices increasing over 75% from Q2 to Q3 2024, highlighting their growing mobile threat presence. ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, Google Play)

Social Engineering 132

Social Engineering Media Mobile Scams 132

Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2025

In March 2018, security researchers at Antivirus firmDr.Web discovered that 42 models of low-cost Android smartphones were shipped with the Android.Triada.231 The Triada Trojan was spotted for the first time in 2016 by researchers at Kaspersky Lab who considered it the most advanced mobile threat seen to the date of the discovery.

Malware 123

Malware Cryptocurrency Mobile Firmware 123

Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2025

.” In 2024, over 60% of zero-day exploits targeting enterprise tech hit security and networking tools, offering attackers efficient access to systems and networks. GTIG experts reported that in 2024, zero-day attacks targeting enterprise tech grew, while browser and mobile exploits dropped. ” continues the report.

Surveillance 111

Surveillance Mobile Software Hacking 111

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

More than 22,000 users of Blink Mobility should take the necessary steps to protect themselves against the risk of identity theft. Los Angeles-based electric car-sharing provider Blink Mobility left a misconfigured MongoDB database open to the public.

Mobile 137

Mobile Identity Theft Passwords Phishing 137

Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2025

The breach temporarily disrupted access to the airlines website, mobile application, and several internal operational systems, prompting swift response measures to mitigate its effects.” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking,South African Airways)

Cyber Attacks 113

Cyber Attacks Data breaches Telecommunications Mobile 113

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2025

Founded in 1994, it has grown to become Africa’s largest mobile network operator, serving over 290 million subscribers across 18 countries in Africa and the Middle East. The company is also expanding into areas like mobile money and digital entertainment, aiming to become Africas leading digital platform.

Data breaches 108

Data breaches Telecommunications Financial Services Mobile 108

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2022

According to the Daily Mail, Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss ‘s personal phone was hacked by Russian spies. The personal mobile phone of British Prime Minister Liz Truss was hacked by cyber spies suspected of working for the Kremlin, the Daily Mail reported. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Liz Truss).

Hacking 144

Hacking Mobile Government Cyber threats 144

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Cryptocurrency 111

Cryptocurrency Hacking Phishing Cyber Attacks 111

Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2023

A security researcher demonstrated how to discover a target’s IP address by sending a link over the Skype mobile app. The security researcher Yossi discovered that is possible to discover a target’s IP address by sending a link over the Skype mobile app. The problem only impacts the Skype mobile app.

Mobile 138

Mobile Media VPN Risk 138

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2024

IntelBroker targeted many major organizations in past attacks, including AMD , AT&T, Bank of America, Microsoft, Europol , SAP, T-Mobile, Verizon, and others. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, data breach)

Cybercrime 134

Cybercrime Data breaches Technology Banking 134

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2023

IMEI is a unique number assigned to each mobile device and is used to identify a device on a mobile network. If that happens, it can cause disruptions to the mobile service of the device. The leak also increases the risk of malware attacks, as exposed information about phone models could be exploited by threat actors.

Mobile 138

Mobile Phishing Manufacturing Risk 138

Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2024

Cybercriminals use progressive web applications (PWA) to impersonate banking apps and steal credentials from mobile users. ESET researchers detailed a phishing campaign against mobile users that uses Progressive Web Applications (PWAs).

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Phishing Mobile Banking Social Engineering 135

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

BT Group operates in 180 countries, the company leads in UK fixed-line, broadband, mobile, TV, and IT services. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware) The attack did not impact live BT Conferencing services.

Ransomware 128

Ransomware Telecommunications Healthcare Insurance 128

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Ukrainian telecommunications company provides communication services and data transmission based on a broad range of fixed and mobile technologies, including 4G (LTE) in Ukraine. The Kyivstar mobile network serves about 26 million mobile customers and more than 1 million broadband fixed internet customers in the country.

Cyber Attacks 135

Cyber Attacks Mobile Internet Internet 135

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Law enforcement warns that securely stored iPhones awaiting forensic examination are mysteriously rebooting, making them much harder to unlock, per a document obtained by 404 Media. 404 Media obtained the document from a mobile forensics source and verified it with another source. Apple has not yet commented on the issue.

Media 122

Media Mobile Passwords Hacking 122

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

T-Mobile detected recent infiltration attempts but confirmed no unauthorized system access occurred, and no sensitive data was compromised. This is not the case at T-Mobile.” Connectivity to a compromised provider was interrupted, and T-Mobile notified industry and government leaders.

Telecommunications 114

Telecommunications Government Mobile Cyber threats 114

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Law enforcement warned that securely stored iPhones awaiting forensic examination are mysteriously rebooting, making them much harder to unlock, per a document obtained by 404 Media. 404 Media obtained the document from a mobile forensics source and verified it with another source.

Media 130

Media Wireless Mobile Encryption 130

Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2025

Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking, spyware) added Donncha Cearbhaill.

Hacking 70

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2024

Researchers form mobile security firm iVerify reported that the issue stems from a pre-installed Android app called “Showcase.apk,” which runs with excessive system privileges, allowing it to remotely execute code and install remote package. ” reads the report. Google is also notifying other Android OEMs.

Hacking 144

Hacking Firmware Mobile Penetration Testing 144

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Experts found multiple flaws in three Android Keyboard apps that can be exploited by remote attackers to compromise a mobile phone. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Android Keyboard). The post Android Keyboard Apps with 2 Million downloads can remotely hack your device appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Hacking Authentication Mobile Passwords 145

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Zoom Offensive Security reported both vulnerabilities, the vulnerabilities impact Zoom Workplace App, Rooms Client, Rooms Controller, Video SDK, and Meeting SDK prior to version 6.2.0 across desktop and mobile platforms, and Workplace VDI Client for Windows before version 6.1.12 (except 6.0.14).

Authentication 117

Authentication Mobile Hacking Information Security 117

Security Affairs

JANUARY 20, 2025

The DoNot APT group has been observed misusing the OneSignal platform, which typically provides tools for sending push notifications, in-app messages, emails, and SMS widely used in mobile and web applications. ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking,malware)

Malware 117

Malware Cyber Attacks Mobile Phishing 117

Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2024

literally Chinese Telecom Company) is the largest integrated telecom service provider in Taiwan, and the incumbent local exchange carrier of PSTN, Mobile, and broadband services in the country. Threat actors stole sensitive information from the company, including military and government documents, revealed Taiwan’s Defense Ministry.

Hacking 109

Hacking Government Cyber threats Cyber Attacks 109

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A new data leak that appears to have come from one of China’s top private cybersecurity firms provides a rare glimpse into the commercial side of China’s many state-sponsored hacking groups. In 2021, the Sichuan provincial government named i-SOON as one of “the top 30 information security companies.”

Government 332

Government Hacking Cyber threats Mobile 332