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FCC Tightens Telco Rules to Combat SIM-Swapping

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FCC Tightens Telco Rules to Combat SIM-Swapping 17/11/2023 at 19:18 By Ryan Naraine Under the new rules, wireless carriers are required to notify customers of any SIM transfer requests, a measure designed to thwart fraudulent attempts by cybercriminals. The post FCC Tightens Telco Rules to Combat SIM-Swapping appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an […]

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37 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android With November 2023 Security Updates

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37 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android With November 2023 Security Updates 07/11/2023 at 16:18 By Ionut Arghire The Android security updates released this week resolve 37 vulnerabilities, including a critical information disclosure bug. The post 37 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android With November 2023 Security Updates appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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iLeakage Attack Exploits Safari to Steal Sensitive Data From Macs, iPhones

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iLeakage Attack Exploits Safari to Steal Sensitive Data From Macs, iPhones 26/10/2023 at 19:32 By Eduard Kovacs New iLeakage side-channel speculative execution attack exploits Safari to steal sensitive information from Macs and iPhones. The post iLeakage Attack Exploits Safari to Steal Sensitive Data From Macs, iPhones appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Apple Ships Major iOS, macOS Security Updates

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Apple Ships Major iOS, macOS Security Updates 25/10/2023 at 23:01 By Ryan Naraine Apple patches dozens of serious security flaws in its macOS and iOS platforms, warning that hackers could launch code execution exploits. The post Apple Ships Major iOS, macOS Security Updates appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Google Play Protect Gets Real-Time Code Scanning

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Google Play Protect Gets Real-Time Code Scanning 19/10/2023 at 15:52 By Ionut Arghire Google improves Android devices’ proactive protections against malware with real-time scanning at code level. The post Google Play Protect Gets Real-Time Code Scanning appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to this

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Apple Releases iOS 16 Update to Patch Exploited Vulnerability

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Apple Releases iOS 16 Update to Patch Exploited Vulnerability 12/10/2023 at 16:31 By Eduard Kovacs Apple has released iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1 to patch CVE-2023-42824, a kernel vulnerability that has been exploited in attacks. The post Apple Releases iOS 16 Update to Patch Exploited Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Android Devices With Backdoored Firmware Found in US Schools

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Android Devices With Backdoored Firmware Found in US Schools 06/10/2023 at 18:03 By Ionut Arghire A global cybercriminal operation called BadBox has infected the firmware of more than 70,000 Android smartphones, CTV boxes, and tablets with the Triada malware. The post Android Devices With Backdoored Firmware Found in US Schools appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Apple Warns of Newly Exploited iOS 17 Kernel Zero-Day

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Apple Warns of Newly Exploited iOS 17 Kernel Zero-Day 04/10/2023 at 22:16 By Ryan Naraine Apple’s cat-and-mouse struggles with zero-day exploits on its flagship iOS platform is showing no signs of slowing down. The post Apple Warns of Newly Exploited iOS 17 Kernel Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Lyca Mobile Services Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack

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Lyca Mobile Services Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack 04/10/2023 at 16:16 By Eduard Kovacs International mobile network operator Lyca Mobile says a cyberattack has significantly disrupted its services in many countries. The post Lyca Mobile Services Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Qualcomm Patches 3 Zero-Days Reported by Google

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Qualcomm Patches 3 Zero-Days Reported by Google 04/10/2023 at 13:31 By Eduard Kovacs Qualcomm has patched more than two dozen vulnerabilities, including three zero-days that may have been exploited by spyware vendors. The post Qualcomm Patches 3 Zero-Days Reported by Google appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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Android’s October 2023 Security Updates Patch Two Exploited Vulnerabilities

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Android’s October 2023 Security Updates Patch Two Exploited Vulnerabilities 03/10/2023 at 12:46 By Ionut Arghire The October 2023 security update for Android patches two vulnerabilities exploited in attacks, both likely linked to spyware vendors. The post Android’s October 2023 Security Updates Patch Two Exploited Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Researchers Extract Sounds From Still Images on Smartphone Cameras

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Researchers Extract Sounds From Still Images on Smartphone Cameras 29/09/2023 at 19:16 By Ionut Arghire A group of academic researchers devised a technique to extract sounds from still images captured using smartphone cameras with rolling shutter and movable lens structures. The post Researchers Extract Sounds From Still Images on Smartphone Cameras appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Russian Zero-Day Acquisition Firm Offers $20 Million for Android, iOS Exploits

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Russian Zero-Day Acquisition Firm Offers $20 Million for Android, iOS Exploits 28/09/2023 at 15:32 By Ionut Arghire Russian zero-day acquisition firm Operation Zero is now offering $20 million for full Android and iOS exploit chains. The post Russian Zero-Day Acquisition Firm Offers $20 Million for Android, iOS Exploits appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Xenomorph Android Banking Trojan Targeting Users in US, Canada

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Xenomorph Android Banking Trojan Targeting Users in US, Canada 26/09/2023 at 14:46 By Ionut Arghire The Xenomorph Android banking trojan can now mimic financial institutions in the US and Canada and is also targeting crypto wallets. The post Xenomorph Android Banking Trojan Targeting Users in US, Canada appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Predator Spyware Delivered to iOS, Android Devices via Zero-Days, MitM Attacks

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Predator Spyware Delivered to iOS, Android Devices via Zero-Days, MitM Attacks 25/09/2023 at 13:32 By Eduard Kovacs Predator spyware delivered to iPhones and Android devices using iOS and Chrome zero-day vulnerabilities and MitM attacks. The post Predator Spyware Delivered to iOS, Android Devices via Zero-Days, MitM Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Apple Patches 3 Zero-Days Likely Exploited by Spyware Vendor to Hack iPhones

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Apple Patches 3 Zero-Days Likely Exploited by Spyware Vendor to Hack iPhones 22/09/2023 at 13:31 By Eduard Kovacs Apple has patched 3 zero-day vulnerabilities that have likely been exploited by a spyware vendor to hack iPhones. The post Apple Patches 3 Zero-Days Likely Exploited by Spyware Vendor to Hack iPhones appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Pakistani APT Uses YouTube-Mimicking RAT to Spy on Android Devices

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Pakistani APT Uses YouTube-Mimicking RAT to Spy on Android Devices 19/09/2023 at 15:47 By Ionut Arghire New versions of Pakistan-linked APT Transparent Tribe’s CapraRAT Android trojan mimic the appearance of YouTube. The post Pakistani APT Uses YouTube-Mimicking RAT to Spy on Android Devices appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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CISA Says Owl Labs Vulnerabilities Requiring Close Physical Range Exploited in Attacks

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CISA Says Owl Labs Vulnerabilities Requiring Close Physical Range Exploited in Attacks 19/09/2023 at 13:32 By Eduard Kovacs CISA says Owl Labs video conferencing device vulnerabilities that require the attacker to be in close range exploited in attacks The post CISA Says Owl Labs Vulnerabilities Requiring Close Physical Range Exploited in Attacks appeared first on

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China Says No Law Banning iPhone Use in Govt Agencies

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China Says No Law Banning iPhone Use in Govt Agencies 13/09/2023 at 16:47 By AFP China said it was following media reports about suspected security issues with iPhones but insisted there was no ban on its officials using the devices The post China Says No Law Banning iPhone Use in Govt Agencies appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Apple Patches Actively Exploited iOS, macOS Zero-Days

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Apple Patches Actively Exploited iOS, macOS Zero-Days 07/09/2023 at 23:31 By Ryan Naraine Apple pushes out an urgent point-update to its flagship iOS and macOS platforms to fix a pair of security defects being exploited in the wild. The post Apple Patches Actively Exploited iOS, macOS Zero-Days appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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