Category: Cyber Security
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Google has revealed new details about Android Advanced Protection for Chrome, highlighting robust security improvements for high-risk users.The update enhances mobile defenses against sophisticated spyware and online attacks. With Android 16, Google introduced device-level Advanced Protection for those most likely to be targeted.This includes journalists, activists, politicians, and other high-risk groups. What is Android Advanced…
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The United States has announced new North Korean IT worker sanctions aimed at disrupting cybercrime funding state operations.The move targets Song Kum Hyok, a hacker linked to North Korea’s notorious Andariel group. The Andariel hacking group is part of North Korea’s larger Lazarus umbrella, known for global cyberattacks and financial crimes. Who is Song Kum…
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A newly discovered ServiceNow vulnerability allows attackers to extract sensitive data from restricted tables without full access.The flaw, called Count(er) Strike, was uncovered by Varonis Threat Labs earlier this year. ServiceNow is a leading cloud platform used by businesses worldwide to manage digital workflows and enterprise operations.It is trusted by government agencies, healthcare providers, banks,…
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TikTok is facing fresh criticism over a new wave of TikTok extremism.Extremist groups are using the platform’s remix features to spread hate speech disguised as harmless pop music. Researchers have uncovered how Nazi lyrics and far-right messages are slipping into viral content unnoticed.Millions of users may unknowingly amplify this hidden hate. Extremism Hiding in Catchy…
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A massive browser hijack malware campaign has compromised millions of Chrome and Edge users.Popular extensions—some trusted for years—were secretly updated to spy on users and redirect them to malicious websites. Researchers from Koi Security warn that at least 2.3 million people have already been affected.The scale of this silent attack marks one of the biggest…
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A new security failure has exposed millions of people to identity theft and online scams.The LiveCareer data leak involves over 5.1 million unprotected files, mostly resumes, left open on the internet. Cybernews researchers discovered the unprotected Microsoft Azure storage container earlier this year.The exposed data puts millions of job seekers worldwide at serious risk. What…
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A silent shift is taking place on Android devices worldwide.Google’s Gemini AI is gaining access to popular apps like WhatsApp, Messages, and Phone—often without users’ clear consent.This move has ignited fresh concerns around Gemini AI and WhatsApp privacy, with digital rights advocates sounding the alarm. As AI features become more deeply embedded in mobile systems,…
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A group of security researchers has uncovered a new Android attack technique called the Android TapTrap attack that can trick users into granting sensitive permissions or performing harmful actions without their knowledge. Unlike traditional tapjacking methods, the Android TapTrap attack works by abusing the way Android handles activity animations, making dangerous system screens nearly invisible.…
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Users of the popular iOS app FlirtAI – Get Rizz & Dates may have unknowingly had their private chat screenshots exposed online. The app, designed to help users craft clever replies in dating apps and conversations, leaked over 160,000 screenshots after leaving a Google Cloud Storage bucket unprotected. The exposure raises serious concerns about privacy,…
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Plugging an electric vehicle (EV) into a public charger may seem harmless. However, new research reveals that this simple action could expose drivers to sophisticated cyberattacks. Hackers can exploit the data link between the vehicle and charger to steal information, manipulate charging sessions, or even shut down entire charging networks. As the number of EVs…