Zscaler identifies 90+ malicious apps on Google Play that were downloaded over 5.5 million times. Many pose as PDF or QR code readers and install data-stealing malware once you update them. More than 90 different Android apps available on Google Play have been found to contain malware, according to cloud...

Be Careful: These Android Apps Are Installing Malware, Stealing Your Data

The US Sun

THE National Security Agency has shared tips for staying safe on your phone – and they apply to iPhone and Android users across the globe. The NSA’s Mobile Device Best Practices report includes many tips and tricks to protect against cyberattacks, but one in particular stands out. The agency recommends powering your phone off and […]

Every Android and iPhone user warned to turn cell off once a week to stop eerie attack as NSA warns ‘threats increasing’

BRITS and Americans have been warned of a vicious banking attack targeting Android users. Dubbed “Medusa”, the campaign allows cyber thieves to raid accounts using sneaky tactics without the phone’s owner realising. Medusa has been around for sometime but experts have detected a new variant of it. First uncovered in July 2020, the malware – […]

Android owners warned of ‘Medusa’ attack that raids bank accounts targeting UK and US users – look out for 3 danger apps

The Hill

Have an Android device? It might be time for a wellness check.

These seemingly harmless apps found to have malware that will steal your bank info

Tom's Guide

Hackers are now using fake error messages to trick unsuspecting users into running malicious PowerShell scripts that install malware on their PCs.

Chrome security alert — clicking this error will open the malware floodgates on your PC

Do you have an old desktop or laptop PC collecting dust? You can transform the old system into a Windows server, opening new doors for adding new functionality to the home or office. We've already looked at ways to transform an old PC into a network-attached storage (NAS) enclosure and use an old laptop for a Ubuntu server. In this guide, we'll look at how to set up a Windows server on older hardware, saving the old desktop or laptop PC from ending up in household waste.

Here's how you can quickly turn an old laptop or desktop PC into a powerful Windows server

The Independent

The US National Security Agency has issued advice to smartphone owners to prevent their devices from being hacked and their personal details and money stolen.The government agency’s Mobile Device Best Practices report is aimed at the billions of people around the world who use either an Android or an iOS smartphone, who are all exposed to a variety of cyber risks like spear-phishing attacks and zero-click exploits.Smartphone users can protect themselves against many of these hacks by simply turning their phones off and on again, according to the NSA’s guidance.“Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope...

Spy agency issues urgent warning to billions of smartphone users to avoid being spied on

DC News Now

A popular iPhone model has been added to the list of doomed devices that have been deemed obsolete.

Apple declares beloved older iPhone obsolete – what that means

Phishing scam exploits a bug to mimic Microsoft corporate emails, warns expert Vsevolod Kokorin. Emails appear to come from @microsoft.com, making them look credible and tricking users into clicking links. Microsoft initially couldn't reproduce the bug but has since acknowledged the issue and reopened the report. A security expert has...

Microsoft email users warned of new, convincing phishing email scam

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In brief: Just how bad is the problem of malicious extensions on the Chrome Web Store? That depends on who you believe. Google, for its part, says less than 1% of all installs include malware. But a group of university researchers claim 280 million people installed a malware-infected Chrome extension during a three-year period.

Researchers say 280 million people have installed malware-infected Chrome extensions in the last 3 years

Microsoft just taught us another lesson on why it’s sometimes a good idea not to get every update as soon as it’s made available. The latest non-security Windows preview update proved to have such dire consequences that Microsoft had to pull it, making it so that more people wouldn’t download it anymore. This happened after reports came flooding in of various users being stuck in boot loops and experiencing problems with starting up their PCs.

Microsoft just recalled the latest Windows 11 update

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

The Medusa Android Malware was first identified in 2020 after targeting Turkish financial institutions. The malware became globally known during its major campaigns that affected North America and Europe in 2022. Recent news has now detected that a Medusa variant is now being used again by multiple threat actors. Their...

Medusa Android Malware: How It Works and How to Protect Your Device

Daily Mail

Tech enthusiasts have issued a warning to all iPhone users, urging them not to download Apple's latest iOS update after finding a trove of bugs that can crash smartphones and apps.

Urgent warning to all iPhone users not to download iOS 18 beta or risk crippling consequences

Security researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability that affects D-Link DIR-859 Wi-Fi routers. This vulnerability, which is currently being exploited by hackers, can expose user credentials and provide remote access to a user's local network. D-Link won't patch the problem and suggests that customers buy a new router. The vulnerability,...

Hackers Are Targeting This Router, and D-Link Won't Patch It

Researchers discovered a new Android malware, “Snowblind”, running active campaigns since early 2024. This malware exhibits advanced capabilities to bypass security systems on the target devices and steal data. Snowblind Android Malware Bypasses Security To Steal Data. Security firm Promon shared details about a recently spotted in their...

New Snowblind Android Malware Emerges As A Potent Datastealer

A nasty banking trojan is taking aim at Android users in the United States and half a dozen other countries. It goes by two names, Medusa and TangleBot, but whatever you want to call it, the cause for concern is that it's a more nimble version that's tougher to detect than the one that wreaked havoc before seemingly going dark a year ago. Its discovery comes on the heels of a RAT-based malware strain call Rafel targeting Android users.

Sinister Medusa Banking Trojan Targeting Android Is Back And More Stealthy

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

An unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) flaw in OpenSSH’s server in glibc-based Linux systems was discovered, a flaw that if exploited, could lead to a full system compromise with no user interaction whatsoever. In a July 1 blog post, the Qualys Threat Research Unit, said the flaw — CVE-2024-6387...

14 million OpenSSH servers exposed to the internet via regression flaw

Axios

NewsBreak

New security bug threatens to be as widespread as Heartbleed

A newly discovered open-source vulnerability could be as widespread as Heartbleed or Log4j, researchers warned Monday. Why it matters: Many companies are short-staffed during the Fourth...

New security bug threatens to be as widespread as Heartbleed

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