Mobile Security
Android Data Tracking: A Growing Privacy Concern
A recent study has revealed alarming statistics regarding data tracking on Android devices, raising serious privacy concerns among users. The study, conducted by developers...
Data Leaks
Senior Living Facility Data Breach Affects Thousands
Data Leaks
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Kisco Senior Living, a renowned senior living organization, recently faced a significant data breach affecting 26,000 individuals. The breach, described as a "data security...
Over 17 Billion Personal Accounts Leaked Worldwide Since 2014
Data Leaks
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Data breaches have become an increasingly prevalent threat globally, with a staggering 17 billion personal accounts compromised since 2014. This alarming figure represents a...
An endeavor aimed at overtaking the OpenJS Foundation has been unearthed by security analysts, exhibiting resemblances to a recent discovery concerning the open-source XZ...
Cybercrime
Founders of Samourai Wallet Arrested for Allegedly Laundering Over $100 Million
Cybercrime
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In a significant crackdown on cryptocurrency crimes, the founders of Samourai Wallet, a mobile app designed for cryptocurrency mixing, have been arrested and face serious charges. Keonne Rodriguez, CEO, and William Lonergan Hill, CTO, are accused of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business that reportedly facilitated more than $2 billion...
Scammers Exploit Google Ads to Impersonate Established Brands
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Google is grappling with an increasing problem of brand impersonation, where scammers cleverly bypass ad verifications to pose as reputable companies. Users have discovered ads that mimic legitimate brands like Facebook atop Google's search results, only to lead to fraudulent websites.
Upon entering "Facebook" into Google via Chrome, the first...
German Authorities Issue Arrest Warrants for Three Alleged Chinese Operatives
Cybercrime
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German authorities have declared the issuance of arrest warrants against three individuals suspected of engaging in espionage activities on behalf of China.
The identities of the accused individuals were not divulged by the Office of the Federal Prosecutor (also known as Generalbundesanwalt), although they include Herwig F., Ina F., and...
Targus Cyberattack Claimed by Ransomware Group
Cybercrime
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The Red Ransomware gang has taken credit for a recent cyberattack on Targus International, a prominent retailer of computer accessories. The attack, which occurred in early April, targeted Targus' file systems, prompting the company to shut down its systems to contain the breach.
Targus, known for its laptop and tablet...
Volkswagen Breach: Chinese Hackers Target Automaker’s Intellectual Property
Cybercrime
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Volkswagen Group, a leading automotive giant, has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyberattack orchestrated by Chinese hackers. According to reports from German media, the breach lasted for over five years, from 2010 to 2015, during which attackers infiltrated Volkswagen's systems and stole a significant amount of intellectual property.
The attackers,...