Windows EoP Bug Detailed by Google Project Zero
Microsoft decided to address this EoP bug, reaching out to Project Zero to let the researchers know that it had decided to work on the issue despite initially stating that it was “out of...
Tagged: Privacy
Kerberos Authentication Spoofing: Don’t Bypass the Spec
The authentication protocols used by security systems must be flawless. But there’s no such thing as a flawless system, and implementation errors can lead to hazardous security vulnerabilities. click here to read full Article...
How Number Recycling Threatens Your Privacy Online
The threat of number recycling arises when a user abandons their existing mobile phone number for another. Cybercriminals understand how useful recycled phone numbers can be. click here to read full Article Read More...
Does Abandoning Embassy in Kabul Pose Cybersecurity Risks?
It’s unlikely that the U.S. abandoning its embassy and other facilities in Afghanistan poses cyber risks, thanks to the emergency planning that was in place, some security experts say. click here to read full...
Deceptive Android Apps Lure Users into Expensive Subscription Services to Mine Cryptocurrency
Google removed eight deceptive mobile apps from the Play Store that masquerade as cryptocurrency cloud-mining applications but which really exist to lure users into expensive subscription services. click here to read full Article Read...
Blackbaud fails to get California privacy law claim dropped
A judge in South Carolina has struck out several claims in a class-action lawsuit alleging the firm didn’t do enough to prevent a 2020 ransomware attack, but allegations under CCPA will move forward. click...
The Overlooked Security Risks of The Cloud
Cloud marketplaces are rife with pre-built virtual machine (VM) images containing unpatched vulnerabilities, overly permissive firewall settings, and even malware and coin miners. click here to read full Article Read More on latest vulnerability...
Phishing Costs Nearly Quadrupled Over 6 Years
Research shows that the cost of phishing attacks has nearly quadrupled over the past six years: Large U.S. companies are now losing, on average, $14.8 million annually, or $1,500 per employee. click here to...
Solitude – a privacy analysis tool that enables anyone to conduct their own privacy investigations
Solitude is a privacy analysis tool that enables anyone to conduct their own privacy investigations. Whether a curious novice or a more advanced researcher, Solitude makes the process of evaluating user privacy within an...
A Simple Software Fix Could Limit Location Data Sharing
Security researchers Paul Schmitt and Barath Raghavan have created a scheme called Pretty Good Phone Privacy that can mask wireless users’ locations from carriers with a simple software upgrade. click here to read full...
New ‘Glowworm’ Attack Turns Power Light Flickers into Audio to Eavesdrop on Virtual Meetings
As an increasing amount of business is being conducted over platforms like Zoom, Teams, Skype, and others, the findings present an entirely new attack vector for such electronic communications. click here to read full...
Chaos Malware Walks Line Between Ransomware and Wiper
According to Trend Micro researcher Monte de Jesus, Chaos has been around since June, and has already cycled through four different versions, with the last one being released on August 5. click here to...
Golang Cryptomining Worm Offers 15% Speed Boost
A new variant of the Golang crypto-worm was recently spotted dropping Monero-mining malware on victim machines; in a switch-up of tactics, the payload binaries are capable of speeding up the mining process by 15...
Apple to Scan Every Device for Child Abuse Content — But Experts Fear for Privacy
Apple on Thursday said it’s introducing new child safety features in iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS as part of its efforts to limit the spread of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) in the U.S....
Google: Android apps must provide privacy information by April 2022
Google has announced today more details regarding their upcoming Google Play ‘Safety section’ feature that provides users information about the data collected and used by an Android app. click here to read full Article...
Google Explains New Safety and Privacy Guidelines for Android Apps
This week Google announced several upgrades to the rules that govern the Play Store which are intended to enhance the general user safety and privacy and give more control to ad privatization. The web...
