Android is a well-designed operating system that gets better and more secure with each new version. However, there are several features that may put your smartphone or tablet at serious risk of infection. Today, we take a look at the three that are the most dangerous of all — and how to minimize the risks when using them. Accessibility Accessibility is an extremely powerful set … [Read more...] about Three most dangerous Android features
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Beware of scammers! Dangerous apps in the App Store
Apple’s App Store is considered a reliable platform for downloading apps. So much so, in fact, that users often assume there’s no danger at all: what could possibly be wrong with an app that’s been moderated by Apple? App Store verification is indeed effective, and news about malicious or phishing apps on the platform is uncommon. All the same, malware creators do occasionally … [Read more...] about Beware of scammers! Dangerous apps in the App Store
Dangerous mods in Cities: Skylines
On February 13, 2022, EuroGamer published a post reporting the spread of malicious code among users of the Cities: Skylines game. Two days later, the article was updated: nobody was adversely affected, but one of the game mod creators tried to sneak a backdoor into the official store. We looked into this interesting case of a potentially serious attack on gamers. About Cities: … [Read more...] about Dangerous mods in Cities: Skylines
Update iOS! There is a dangerous vulnerability in WebKit (CVE-2022-22620)
Apple has released an urgent update for iOS and iPadOS that fixes the CVE-2022-22620 vulnerability. They recommend updating devices as soon as possible, as the company have reason to believe that the vulnerability is already being actively exploited by unknown actors. Why vulnerability CVE-2022-22620 is dangerous As usual, Apple experts do not disclose the details of the … [Read more...] about Update iOS! There is a dangerous vulnerability in WebKit (CVE-2022-22620)
Dangerous vulnerability discovered in Dark Souls III videogame
The gaming community is discussing a recent vulnerability in the Dark Souls III videogame. This RCE vulnerability allows attackers to remotely execute arbitrary code on a victim’s computer. Apparently, the vulnerability also affects earlier games in the Dark Soul series: because of this the developers have taken the unusual step of temporarily deactivating PvP servers across … [Read more...] about Dangerous vulnerability discovered in Dark Souls III videogame
Feature phones can be dangerous, too
A recent review of five entry-level mobile phones retailing for about $10–$20 examined their security in detail. Commonly referred to as “feature phones” or “granny phones” — and often procured for elderly relatives either unwilling or unable to get used to smartphones — such phones can also be “just in case” spares. Some people also believe they are safer than Android-powered … [Read more...] about Feature phones can be dangerous, too
Three dangerous vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
Google has released an emergency update for the Chrome browser that addresses three vulnerabilities: CVE-2021-37974, CVE-2021-37975, and CVE-2021-37976. Google experts consider one of the vulnerabilities as critical and the other two as highly dangerous. What’s worse: according to Google cybercriminals have already exploited two of these three vulnerabilities. Therefore, Google … [Read more...] about Three dangerous vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
Top 5 most dangerous ransomware in 2021
Over the past five years, ransomware has evolved from being a threat to individual computers to posing a serious danger to corporate networks. Cybercriminals have stopped simply trying to infect as many computers as possible and are now targeting big victims instead. Attacks on commercial organizations and government agencies require careful planning but can potentially lead to … [Read more...] about Top 5 most dangerous ransomware in 2021
European Authorities Disrupt Emotet — World’s Most Dangerous Malware
Law enforcement agencies from as many as eight countries dismantled the infrastructure of Emotet, a notorious email-based Windows malware behind several botnet-driven spam campaigns and ransomware attacks over the past decade. The coordinated takedown of the botnet on Tuesday — dubbed "Operation Ladybird" — is the result of a joint effort between authorities in the Netherlands, … [Read more...] about European Authorities Disrupt Emotet — World’s Most Dangerous Malware
4 Dangerous Brazilian Banking Trojans Now Trying to Rob Users Worldwide
Cybersecurity researchers on Tuesday detailed as many as four different families of Brazilian banking trojans that have targeted financial institutions in Brazil, Latin America, and Europe.Collectively called the "Tetrade" by Kaspersky researchers, the malware families — comprising Guildma, Javali, Melcoz, and Grandoreiro — have evolved their capabilities to function as a … [Read more...] about 4 Dangerous Brazilian Banking Trojans Now Trying to Rob Users Worldwide