FBI: Beware of cybercriminal SIM swap schemes
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a cybersecurity alert for Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) swap schemes used by cybercriminals to steal millions from US victims.
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Windows Mobile Device Management 0-day vulnerability could lead to local privilege escalation
A security researcher has discovered a zero-day vulnerability CVE-2021-24084 in Windows Mobile Device Management that could allow information disclosure and local privilege escalation (LPE).
Apple iOS 12.5.4 security update fixes two vulnerabilities exploited in the wild
Apple has released a security update for iOS 12.5.4 to fix two vulnerabilities (CVE-2021-30761 and CVE-2021-30762) exploited in the wild.
FluBot: Beware of this Android password-stealing malware
Security experts from UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warned of a new malware strain FlyBot, an Andoid password-stealing malware.
APKPure Android store app infected with malware
APKPure Android app store and mobile app has been infected with malicious software that downloads trojans to Android devices.
Android app SHAREit vulnerabilities could leak sensitive data and lead to remote code execution
Cybersecurity experts have discovered a popular Android app riddled with vulnerabilities has been download one billion times. An attacker can exploit the permissions on SHAREit mobile app to leak sensitive data and remotely execute malicious code.
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.
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.
Walgreens discloses mobile app data breach
Walgreens has disclosed that a flaw in the personal secure messaging feature of its mobile app allowed unauthorized access to personal data stored in a Walgreens database. The company also said the issue did not impact financial data and affected a small number of customers.
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.