Anti-Vaxxer Hijacks QR Codes at COVID-19 Check-In Sites
The perp faces jail time, but the incident highlights the growing cyber-abuse of QR codes. Continue reading Anti-Vaxxer Hijacks QR Codes at COVID-19 Check-In Sites
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Nintendo Sues Video-Game Pirates
Nintendo is questing after its third successful lawsuit against circumvention-device sellers, this time against Team Xecuter. Continue reading Nintendo Sues Video-Game Pirates
Flubot Spyware Spreading Through Android Devices
The malware is spreading rapidly through ‘missed package delivery’ SMS texts, prompting urgent scam warnings from mobile carriers. Continue reading Flubot Spyware Spreading Through Android Devices
Oscar-Bait, Literally: Hackers Abuse Nominated Films for Phishing, Malware
Judas and the Black Messiah may be a favorite for Best Picture at the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday, but it’s a fave for cybercriminals too. Continue reading Oscar-Bait, Literally: Hackers Abuse Nominated Films for Phishing, Malware
REvil’s Big Apple Ransomware Gambit Looks to Pay Off
The notorious cybercrime gang could make out whether or not Apple pays the $50 million ransom by May 1 as demanded. Continue reading REvil’s Big Apple Ransomware Gambit Looks to Pay Off
iOS Kids Game Morphs into Underground Crypto Casino
A malicious ‘Jungle Run’ app tricked security protections to make it into the Apple App Store, scamming users out of money with a casino-like functionality. Continue reading iOS Kids Game Morphs into Underground Crypto Casino
Biden Races to Shore Up Power Grid Against Hacks
A 100-day race to boost cybersecurity will rely on incentives rather than regulation, the White House said. Continue reading Biden Races to Shore Up Power Grid Against Hacks
Ransomware Attack Creates Cheese Shortages in Netherlands
Not a Gouda situation: An attack on a logistics firm is suspected to be related to Microsoft Exchange server flaw. Continue reading Ransomware Attack Creates Cheese Shortages in Netherlands
COVID-Related Threats, PowerShell Attacks Lead Malware Surge
Researchers measured 648 new malware threats every minute during Q4 2020. Continue reading COVID-Related Threats, PowerShell Attacks Lead Malware Surge
1.3M Clubhouse Users’ Data Dumped in Hacker Forum for Free
Clubhouse denies it was ‘breached’ and says the data is out there for anyone to grab. Continue reading 1.3M Clubhouse Users’ Data Dumped in Hacker Forum for Free