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A new malware is targeting Android phones, stealing money from accounts and wiping phones clean by using on-device fraud techniques and other features.

Beware of this new Android malware that empties your bank account, clears your device completely

I don't know about you, but the amount of spam and possibly malicious SMS messages I receive these days is overwhelming. I have, on certain days, received anywhere from 20 to 50 such text messages on my Android phone. Although stopping this altogether is next to impossible, you can at least block and report any of those messages that do come in.

How to block spam messages on Android (and why you really should)

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cards are ubiquitously used to authenticate using a physical token. This technology is often embedded in employee ID cards, enabling physical card identification and a unique ID assigned to the card. A reading device, tied into the automatic controlled locking system, scans these cards to determine whether access should be granted. This access control technology is most often seen on exterior doors to your building (picture: left). This technology is also utilized in other areas, such as entering an employee’s parking lot (picture: bottom-right) or scanning your badge to enter restricted floors in an elevator (picture: top-right). If you wave an ID badge near a scanner and it beeps, it is likely an RFID ID badge.

How Hackers Steal Your RFID Cards

A new information-stealing malware targeting Apple macOS users has been exposed by cybersecurity researchers. Referred to as "Cthulhu Stealer", it first became available as a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) offering for $500 per month in late 2023. MaaS lets individuals with limited technical skills engage in cyberattacks. Notable examples of MaaS platforms include Blackshades, Zeus, Nymaim, and Emotet, which have been used to launch various types of attacks, such as banking Trojans, botnets, and ransomware.

A $500-a-month malware dubbed "Cthulhu Stealer" targets macOS users and steals sensitive data

Since July 12, four unnamed American Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have been hacked. They all used the same platform to manage and control their vast networking enterprise. By infiltrating this platform, hackers managed to steal customer credentials, which were otherwise encrypted. Black Lotus Labs first discovered and reported the vulnerability...

Your Internet Provider Might Have Got Hacked

Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

The US Sun

CYBERSECURITY experts have uncovered a mobile spyware application targeting Android smartphones. The malware hides itself on the home screen and operates stealthily in the background, managing to “steal” confidential data and monitor user activity. The rise of smartphones has also led to a rise in hackers, who, in turn, create apps designed to steal sensitive […]

Terrifying Android ‘spy app’ hides itself on your phone and records screen as experts reveal list of rules to stay safe

Snopes

"Take note of the following birth dates," Laura Loomer posted.

Fact Check: Harris' Mom Lied on Immigration Form So She's Ineligible To Be President?

When you create a new account online, you’ll have the option to sign up with Google, Facebook, or another service. As tempting as that is, you should probably avoid it and create an account based on your own email address or username instead. To explain why, let’s take a look at something called SSO.

Why You Shouldn't Sign In With Google or Facebook

Your Android phone comes with many features that improve the security of your data and device. These can help you find a lost phone, restrict access to specific apps, protect sensitive information, and more. Here are some key security features you should always keep enabled on your smartphone. 1 Set...

7 Android Security Features You Should Be Using

Until only a few years ago, the assumption was that 9-5 office-based work was the best thing for business. Now, thanks to the global remote-work experiment kickstarted by COVID, the majority of companies have moved the needle on remote working – including major tech corporations like Google. While Google’s...

Fully Remote Jobs at Google You Can Apply for in August 2024

New York Post

Sensitive personal data belonging to every American including their Social Security number, address, date of birth and phone number was stolen online by hackers who have put the information up for sale on the dark web, it was alleged in a lawsuit.

The class-action lawsuit was filed against Jerico Pictures Inc., a background check and fraud prevention company that does business as National Public Data. 

A cybercriminal group that calls itself USDoD uploaded a large database titled “National Public Data” to a dark web forum.



The database, which the group has offered for sale at $3.5 million, is said to contain the...

Hackers may have stolen your Social Security number: Here’s how to protect yourself

A massive lapse of security at National Public Data has resulted in the theft of a wide array of personal data — including social security numbers — for almost every American. You can't rewind time to prevent the theft, but there are ways to check if you've been exposed. National Public Data, a company specializing in background checks, confirmed a significantdata breach. Hackers infiltrated their database, stealing personal information like names, addresses, and SSNs. The 277GB database is now available for download on a notorious cybercriminal forum, making it a goldmine for identity thieves.

How to check if your social security number has been stolen in a giant data theft

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. Kevin Spacey is allegedly “refusing to leave” his lavish Baltimore condo after it was foreclosed on due to his "many millions" in legal bills. It was later sold at auction in July. The...

Kevin Spacey is allegedly ‘refusing to leave’ his $5.6M Baltimore home after it was foreclosed on due to his ‘many millions’ of dollars in legal bills

T-Mobile has been in the news lately but for all the bad reasons. Last month, there were reports about some T-Mobile stores selling used phones as new. Also, several consumers of the telco filed lawsuits over price hikes on some plans in the same month. Most recently, a report suggested that the company was forcing customers to buy accessories. Now, a rep fired from T-Mobile’s authorized retailer has reported some scammers-type activities.

A Fired T-Mobile rep blew the whistle on illegal activities

Unfortunately, cybersecurity breaches that let thousands of people’s personal information leak online are all too common. As a result, it’s all too easy to shrug off the data leak notifications you get in the mail. But don’t ignore the news about this latest massive hack. Last week,...

Take This 1 Step ASAP If Your Social Security Number Is Part Of A National Data Leak

USA TODAY

Billion of records may have been affected by the recent data breach. Here's how to check if it includes your information.

Don't get tricked: How to check if your Social Security number was part of data breach

A couple weeks ago, I got an unnerving message from my bank. My Social Security number had been compromised in an alleged data breach. I hung on to the word “alleged” as I tried to figure out if it was real. Now I know: It’s real. As...

The massive Social Security number breach is actually a good thing

From New York to Hawaii, people can spot security robots equipped with a suite of sensors patrolling the perimeters of some residential communities and apartment buildings.

Security robots are starting to join the ranks of human guards. Here’s what we know

Polk County, FL

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Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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How VPNs protect you from governments, thieves, and your boss

Governments, ISPs, and even your employer can watch every online move you make. Here's how the best VPN apps can keep your online life safe. Many...

How VPNs protect you from governments, thieves, and your boss

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