Android malware FakeCall can intercept calls to the bank on infected devices and redirect the target to the criminals.
Month: October 2024
Patch now! New Chrome update for two critical vulnerabilities
Chrome issued a security update that patches two critical vulnerabilities. One of which was reported by Apple
Update your iPhone, Mac, Watch: Apple issues patches for several vulnerabilities
Apple has issued patches for several of its operating systems. The ones for iOS and iPadOS deserve your immediate attention.
Europol warns about counterfeit goods and the criminals behind them
There is a whole ecosystem behind the sales and distribution of counterfeit goods. Best to stay away from them.
A week in security (October 21 – October 27)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 21 to October 27 of 2024
100 million US citizens officially impacted by Change Healthcare data breach
Change Healtcare has confrimed that at least 100M US citizens personal data were impacted by their February data breach
Pinterest tracks users without consent, alleges complaint
Pinterest is facing a complaint because it failed to comply with GDPR rules about using personal data for personalized advertising.
After concerns of handing Facebook taxpayer info, four companies found to have improperly shared data
Tax preparation firms shared user information with Google and Meta without proper consent by using tracking pixels
LinkedIn bots and spear phishers target job seekers
The #opentowork hashtag may attract the wrong crowd as criminals target LinkedIn users to steal personal information, or scam them.
Upload a video selfie to get your Facebook or Instagram account back
Meta wants to introduce the option to upload a video selfie if you need to recover a lost Facebook or Instagram account.