Security and spyware news

Researchers uncover vulnerabilities in Chrome extensions. A surprising proof-of-concept that was revealed by a team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin - Madison has shocked the digital world. More

The infrastructure has been seized, and malware removed from infected Windows devices. More

Growing global concerns over data-scraping. Twelve global privacy watchdogs, including well-known organizations like the U.K.'s ICO, Canada's OPC, and Hong Kong's OPCPD, have released a united statement in an unprecedented step that delivers a loud and clear message to social media giants. More

A safety measure to combat malicious browser extensions. Although the digital world is a haven for ease and creativity, it is not exempt from the hidden risks that go along with it. More

Deceptive TripAdvisor complaints conceal malicious Knight ransomware. More

MoustachedBouncer was previously unknown to the public. MoustachedBouncer is a newly revealed cyberespionage group that has been active since 2014, specializing in espionage against foreign embassies in Belarus. More

Online security with Fortect Browsing Protection. Fortect is a relatively new but fast-growing cybersecurity player. More

SpyNote's threat landscape and mechanism. SpyNote, an Android banking trojan, also known as SpyMax, has escalated into a cybersecurity nightmare by persistently targeting various European customers across different banks, most aggressively during June and July 2023. More

A rare Zero-Day vulnerability exploited in Ivanti's EPMM software. More

APT41 broadens its attack landscape to mobile devices. China's notorious state-backed APT41 hacking group, with a history of targeting various global industries, is evolving its cyberattack methodology to include mobile platforms. More

Google Bard's potential for malicious use. The rapid advancement of generative AI has transformed the field of artificial intelligence, allowing machines to generate content that is nearly identical to human creations. More

The cybersecurity breach. A recent cyber-security incident has sent shockwaves across the digital world. More

Charming Kitten's new approach and targeting. Security researchers have discovered a new campaign by the infamous Charming Kitten APT group, also known as APT42 or Phosphorus. More

Ransomware attack at Nagoya Port. In a severe disruption to Japan's trade and commerce sectors, the Port of Nagoya, Japan's largest and busiest port, was targeted in a ransomware attack, halting its operations for over two days. More

The rise of proxyjacking attacks. The cybersecurity landscape has recently seen the emergence of a new and concerning threat known as proxyjacking attacks. More