A side-channel attack in Qualcomm technology, which is used by most modern Android devices, could allow an attacker to snatch private keys. Source link … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Critical Flaw Exposes Private Keys For Android Devices
Vulnerabilities
Facebook May Face $5 Billion FTC Fine for Data Misuse
The administrator of your personal data will be Threatpost, Inc., 500 Unicorn Park, Woburn, MA 01801. Detailed information on the processing of personal data can be found in the privacy policy. In addition, you will find them in the message confirming the subscription to the newsletter. Source link … [Read more...] about Facebook May Face $5 Billion FTC Fine for Data Misuse
Adware-Ridden Apps in Google Play Infect 30 Million Android Users
Google Play has removed up to 50 apps that once downloaded plagued systems with full-screen ads. Source link … [Read more...] about Adware-Ridden Apps in Google Play Infect 30 Million Android Users
Point Blank Gamers Targeted with Backdoor Malware
The malware hides in the legitimate game downloads, signed with a real certificate; connections to ShadowHammer have been found. Source link … [Read more...] about Point Blank Gamers Targeted with Backdoor Malware
Poll: Are You Creeped Out by Facial Recognition?
How concerned are you about the privacy implications of facial recognition? Weigh in with our poll. Source link … [Read more...] about Poll: Are You Creeped Out by Facial Recognition?
Latest Qbot Variant Evades Detection, Infects Thousands
Ever-changing Qbot trojan has been spotted in a fresh campaign with a new “context aware” delivery technique. Source link … [Read more...] about Latest Qbot Variant Evades Detection, Infects Thousands
Facial Recognition is Here: But Are We Ready?
As U.S. citizens realize that facial recognition is present in real-life applications, more questions are arising about consent, how data is shared - and what regulation exists. Source link … [Read more...] about Facial Recognition is Here: But Are We Ready?
Carbanak Source Code Unveils a Startlingly Complex Malware
The malware is behind billions in banking and credit-card losses. Source link … [Read more...] about Carbanak Source Code Unveils a Startlingly Complex Malware
Exploits for Social Warfare WordPress Plugin Reach Critical Mass
More and more attacks taking advantage of a XSS and RCE bug in the popular plugin have cropped up in the wild. Source link … [Read more...] about Exploits for Social Warfare WordPress Plugin Reach Critical Mass
FBI: BEC Scam Losses Almost Double To Reach $1.2 Billion
Overall, in 2018 the FBI received more than 351k reported scams with losses exceeding $2.7 billion. Source link … [Read more...] about FBI: BEC Scam Losses Almost Double To Reach $1.2 Billion