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We all know about the scams and dangers often lurking in Google Play Store. Now it turns out that Apple App Store is not that different, either. According to a new analysis conducted by Washington Post, fraud is widespread across…
Siloscape is the name of the first known malware targeting entirely Windows Server containers with the intention to infect Kubernetes clusters in cloud environments. The malware was discovered by Palo Alto Unit 42’s security researcher Daniel Prizmant: In March 2021,…
To the attention of TikTok users and fans: the popular video-sharing service recently revised its U.S. privacy policy, allowing it to automatically collect biometric data from the content of its users. TikTok’s Latest Privacy Policy Change on Biometric Data Collection…
What Is Epsilon Red Ransomware?
A digital wallet to store payment details and passwords for the European Union bloc should be available in the near future, according to a report by the Financial Times. The application will enable members in all 27 countries to store…
Amazon will be launching a new feature for its hardware devices, such as Echo speakers, Ring Video Doorbells, Ring Floodlight Cams, and Ring Spotlight Cams. Amazon Sidewalk Feature for Echo and Ring Devices The new feature, which will be available…
A critical vulnerability in HEP SIM could enable attackers to carry out remote code execution attacks, without the need of user interaction. The vulnerability has been assigned the CVE-2020-7200 number, and was originally disclosed in December 2020. Fortunately, the critical…
Security researchers from RiskIQ recently released a detailed analysis of the MobileInter skimmer, which is “a modified and expanded take on Inter skimmer code,” entirely focused on mobile users. “With nearly three out of every four dollars spent online done…
The Linux ecosystem is endangered by a new type of a backdoor with rootkit capabilities. The new malware is also capable of stealing information from the system, such as user credentials and device details, and executing arbitrary commands. Facefish: New…
What Is ExporeAnalog.gqa ExploreAnalog Will Damage Your Computer is an adware and a potentially unwanted application that most likely sneaked into your macOS without your knowledge. In fact, Explore Analog is part of a series of threats directed at Mac…
Where’s Windows 10 Headed? What comes after Windows 10? Microsoft’s CEO Satya Madella recently teased about “the next generation of Windows” in a statement: Soon we will share one of the most significant updates to Windows of the past decade…
AnyDesk is a useful remote desktop access tool that has been installed by more than 300 million users. Unfortunately, hackers found a way to trojanize the application in a recent malvertising campaign. Legitimate AnyDesk App Tarteged by Malvertisers Cybersecurity researchers…
What Is Retina Defense? Do you suddenly have a browser extension called Retina Defense “attached” to your browser without your approval or consent? If you don’t recall downloading the extension yourself, it may have sneaked into your system inside a…
There’s a new vulnerability affecting the Apple Silicon M1 chip. Called M1RACLES, the vulnerability has been assigned the CVE-2021-30747 identifier. A newly discovered flaw in the design of the Apple Silicon M1 chip could enable any two applications running under…
What Is Wholeactualjournal.com? Wholeactualjournal.com is a suspicious website designed to trick you into subscribing to its push notifications. It is categorized as a browser redirect. If you agree to receive push notifications from it, the website could trigger annoying pop-ups…
What Is Trojan.MacOS.Banker.lNqw? Trojan.MacOS.Banker.lNqw is a detection belonging to a family of trojans targeting Apple users and macOS. The trojan is specifically targeting banking and financial credentials. A probable attack scenario where your banking credentials could be at risk would…
CVE-2021-21985 is a critical vulnerability in VMware vCenter that needs to be patched immediately. The vulnerability has been rated with a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10, and it could enable a malicious actor to execute arbitrary code on…
A team of security researchers identified a new type of attack that endangers Bluetooth devices. The vulnerabilities are located in Bluetooth Core and Mesh Profile Specifications, and could help attackers conceal their endeavours as legitimate devices to perform man-in-the-middle attacks.…
What Is Searchswift.co? Searchswift.co is a suspicious search engine, developed by a company called Eightpoint Technologies Ltd. Judging by its behavior, the domain can be categorized as a browser hijacker, browser redirect, and bogus search engine. The very first thing…
What Is Foodtab.club? Do you suddenly have a browser extension called Foodtab attached to your default browser? Foodtab.club is a website, promoting a browser extension that promises to enhance your search experience. Developed by “a team of enthusiastic web developers…
