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Stay safe online - 2023-05-31

Iranian hacker group Agrius launches Moneybird ransomware attacks on Israeli entities
The emergence of Moneybird ransomware.
The Iranian hacker group known as Agrius, also referred to as Pink Sandstorm and formerly Americium, has developed a new ransomware strain dubbed Moneybird. More
News Viruses and parasites
2023-05-25

Android phone fingerprint scanners found prone to brute-force attacks
Overcoming safeguards and exploiting vulnerabilities.
Researchers from Tencent Labs and Zhejiang University have revealed a new 'BrutePrint' attack that exploits vulnerabilities in modern smartphone fingerprint scanners. More

Vulnerability in KeePass allows theft of Master Password
CVE-2023-3278 vulnerability.
KeePass, the popular open-source password manager, is grappling with a security flaw that can potentially expose the master password to attackers, compromising the entire password database. More

Companies with cyber insurance are more likely to suffer from ransomware attacks
Rise in ransomware attacks and the role of cyber insurance.
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"PlugwalkJoe" admits guilt in notorious Twitter Bitcoin scam
Joseph James O'Connor, the UK man behind hacks, was extradited to the US from Spain.
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2023-05-11

Google launches entry-level cybersecurity certificate program
Google launches new cybersecurity certificate program to address the skills gap.
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2023-05-08

Fleckpe Android Trojan infects over 620,000 users
11 apps found on Google Play were infected with Fleckpe Trojan.
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2023-05-05

Google targets CryptBot malware network to safeguard Chrome users
Google launches legal battle against CryptBot malware distributors.
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BumbleBee malware used by ransomware gangs pushed by Google ads
BumbleBee malware uses Google Ads to target enterprises.
The world of cybersecurity is constantly changing, with new threats appearing all the time. More
News Viruses and parasites
2023-04-24

Google releases patch for yet another zero-day exploit
Google continues to release security updates to fix zero-day vulnerabilities found in its Chrome web browser.
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News Web browsers and vulnerabilities
2023-04-20

60 Google Play apps infiltrated by malware affecting 100 million devices
Malware infiltrates Google Play via legitimate apps.
A new Android malware known as "Goldoson" has infiltrated Google Play via 60 legitimate apps with a total of 100 million downloads. More
News Viruses and parasites
2023-04-17

Kodi forum database hack exposes data of 400,000 users
Hackers exploited inactive staff member's credentials.
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Google introduces data deletion policy for Android apps on Google Play
Users will be able to delete their accounts and data collected about them online.
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2023-04-06

U.S. companies threatened by fake data leaks
The Phantom Incident Extortion scam.
Since at least March 16, a group of cybercriminals known as the Midnight Group has been targeting US companies, threatening to sell or publish stolen data unless they are paid. More
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2023-04-03

IcedID malware transitioning to ransomware payloads
New variants are being delivered by at least three different threat actors.
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News Viruses and parasites
2023-03-30