A WhatsApp zero-day has allowed an “advanced cyber actor” to successfully install spyware on victims’ phones with no more than a phone call.
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White label SOS panic buttons can be hacked via SMS
A Chinese white-label panic alarm used by elderly and vulnerable people can be remotely controlled by sending it simple SMS commands.
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Windows 10 brings password-free access another step closer
Microsoft has put another nail in the password’s coffin by winning a certification that will make it easier to log into Windows machines.
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Feds hook ELECTRICFISH, new Windows malware from North Korea
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have identified a new strain of malware from North Korea, representing the latest in a long line of cyber attacks from the country
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Plead malware distributed via MitM attacks at router level, misusing ASUS WebStorage
ESET researchers have discovered that the attackers have been distributing the Plead malware via compromised routers and man-in-the-middle attacks against the legitimate ASUS WebStorage software
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WhatsApp urges users to upgrade after discovering spyware vulnerability
The spyware, developed by Israeli cyber intelligence company, used infected phone calls to take over the functions of operating systems
WhatsApp is encouraging users to update to the latest version of the app after discovering a vulnerability that allowed spyware to be injected into a user’s phone through the app’s phone call function.
The spyware was developed by the Israeli cyber intelligence company NSO Group, according to the Financial Times, which first reported the vulnerability.
Related: WhatsApp ‘deleting 2m accounts a month’ to stop fake news
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WhatsApp urges users to upgrade after discovering spyware vulnerability
The spyware, developed by Israeli cyber intelligence company, used infected phone calls to take over the functions of operating systems
WhatsApp is encouraging users to update to the latest version of the app after discovering a vulnerability that allowed spyware to be injected into a user’s phone through the app’s phone call function.
The spyware was developed by the Israeli cyber intelligence company NSO Group, according to the Financial Times, which first reported the vulnerability.
Related: WhatsApp ‘deleting 2m accounts a month’ to stop fake news
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Korean APT Adds Rare Bluetooth Device-Harvester Tool
ScarCruft has evolved into a skilled and resourceful threat group, new research shows.
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Thrangrycat Claws Cisco Customer Security
A linked pair of vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to take over many different types of Cisco networking components.
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LockerGoga, MegaCortex Ransomware Share Unlikely Traits
New form of ransomware MegaCortex shares commonalities with LockerGoga, enterprise malware recently seen in major cyberattacks.
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