Cybersecurity researchers today disclosed several security issues in popular online dating platform OkCupid that could potentially let attackers remotely spy on users' private information or perform malicious actions on behalf of the targeted accounts.According to a report shared with The Hacker News, researchers from Check Point found that the flaws in OkCupid's Android and … [Read more...] about OkCupid Dating App Flaws Could’ve Let Hackers Read Your Private Messages
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Any Chingari App (Indian TikTok Clone) Account Can Be Hacked Easily
Following vulnerability disclosure in the Mitron app, another viral TikTok clone in India has now been found vulnerable to a critical but easy-to-exploit authentication bypass vulnerability, allowing anyone to hijack any user account and tamper with their information, content, and even upload unauthorized videos.The Indian video sharing app, called Chingari, is available for … [Read more...] about Any Chingari App (Indian TikTok Clone) Account Can Be Hacked Easily
7-Year-Old Critical RCE Flaw Found in Popular iTerm2 macOS Terminal App
A 7-year-old critical remote code execution vulnerability has been discovered in iTerm2 macOS terminal emulator app—one of the most popular open source replacements for Mac's built-in terminal app.Tracked as CVE-2019-9535, the vulnerability in iTerm2 was discovered as part of an independent security audit funded by the Mozilla Open Source Support Program (MOSS) and conducted by … [Read more...] about 7-Year-Old Critical RCE Flaw Found in Popular iTerm2 macOS Terminal App
New Dragos App Provides Deeper Visibility
Traditionally, information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) environments have been separate, with their networking and security requirements managed by two different teams within the organization. However, the lines between IT and OT have become increasingly blurred as systems become more interconnected — a reality that enhances business processes but can … [Read more...] about New Dragos App Provides Deeper Visibility
New Threat Grid App for IBM QRadar SIEM
Download the app for faster, more effective threat detection and response Two years ago, Cisco and IBM Security announced a strategic alliance to address the growing threat of cybercrime. This collaboration builds on each organization’s strengths and complementary offerings to provide integrated solutions, managed services and shared threat intelligence to drive more effective … [Read more...] about New Threat Grid App for IBM QRadar SIEM
CamScanner is a malicious Android app with more than 100 million downloads in Google Play
Kaspersky researchers recently found malware in an app called CamScanner, a phone-based PDF creator that includes OCR (optical character recognition) and has more than 100 million downloads in Google Play. Various resources call the app by slightly different names such as CamScanner — Phone PDF Creator and CamScanner-Scanner to scan PDFs. Official app stores such as Google … [Read more...] about CamScanner is a malicious Android app with more than 100 million downloads in Google Play
WARNING — Malware Found in CamScanner Android App With 100+ Million Users
Beware! Attackers can remotely hijack your Android device and steal data stored on it, if you are using free version of CamScanner, a highly-popular Phone PDF creator app with more than 100 million downloads on Google Play Store.So, to be safe, just uninstall the CamScanner app from your Android device now, as Google has already removed the app from its official Play … [Read more...] about WARNING — Malware Found in CamScanner Android App With 100+ Million Users
Bluetana App Quickly Detects Hidden Bluetooth Card Skimmers at Gas Pumps
In recent years, gas stations have become one of the favorite targets for thieves who are stealing customers' credit and debit card information by installing a Bluetooth-enabled payment card skimmers at gas stations across the nation.The media has also reported several recent crimes surrounding credit card skimmers, including:Gas pump skimmer found at a 7-Eleven in Pinellas … [Read more...] about Bluetana App Quickly Detects Hidden Bluetooth Card Skimmers at Gas Pumps
Facebook Sues Two Android App Developers for Click Injection Fraud
Facebook has filed a lawsuit against two shady Android app developers accused of making illegal money by hijacking users' smartphones to fraudulently click on Facebook ads.According to Facebook, Hong Kong-based 'LionMobi' and Singapore-based 'JediMobi' app developers were distributing malicious Android apps via the official Google Play Store that exploit a technique known as … [Read more...] about Facebook Sues Two Android App Developers for Click Injection Fraud
China’s Border Guards Secretly Installing Spyware App on Tourists’ Phones
Chinese authorities are secretly installing surveillance apps on smartphones of foreigners at border crossings in the Xinjiang region who are entering from neighboring Kyrgyzstan, an international investigation revealed.Xinjiang (XUAR) is an autonomous territory and home to many Muslim ethnic minority groups where China is known to be conducting massive surveillance operations, … [Read more...] about China’s Border Guards Secretly Installing Spyware App on Tourists’ Phones