WAPDropper mobile malware threat
Cyber security experts are warning users to beware of a WAPDropper, a new mobile malware threat that could sign you up for premium-rate phone services and could shock you the next time you get your bill.
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FBI: Beware of banking trojans and fake mobile banking apps
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a new warning that cyber actors are using banking trojans and fake mobile banking apps to steal your banking information. In the new public service announcement (PSA), the FBI highlights the rapid increase (50%) in mobile banking usage since the beginning of …
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Apple releases patch for “unc0ver” jailbreak zero-day vulnerability
Apple has released a patch for a previously disclosed “Unc0ver” jailbreak 0-day vulnerability. The security updates and patch address iOS 13.5.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.5 Supplemental Update, watchOS 6.2.6, tvOS 13.4.6 and other products.
Google releases Chrome security update (80.0.3987.162)
Google has released Chrome 80.0.3987.162 for Windows, Mac and Linux, as well as a new version of Chrome for Android.
Google releases Chrome security update (80.0.3987.149)
Google has released Chrome 80.0.3987.149 for Windows, Mac and Linux, as well as a new version of Chrome for Android. The update addresses 13 security fixes to include 9 High severity vulnerabilities.
Hidden mobile app malware threats
Security experts are warning of a rapidly growing threat where cybercriminals are targeting mobile phones to manipulate and quickly profit from them. To make matters worse, their malicious activities are becoming harder to uncover.
Twitter fixes vulnerability in Twitter for Android app
Twitter has fixed a vulnerability in Twitter for Android that could allow a hacker to view private account information or take control of your account.
Apple security updates for iOS 13.3, macOS Catalina 10.15.2 and other products
Apple has released security updates for iOS 13.3 and macOS Catalina 10.15.2, as well as other products to include Safari, watchOS, tvOS, iTunes, iCloud and Xcode.
StrandHogg Android vulnerability under active attack by dozens of malicious apps
Security researchers have discovered a dangerous Android vulnerability dubbed “StrandHogg” under active attack by dozens of malicious apps. To add, 500 of the most popular apps may also be vulnerable to the StrandHogg vulnerability.
T-Mobile data breach impacts prepaid service customers
T-Mobile disclosed a data breach that impacts a small number of customers of its prepaid service.