Charger Mobile Ransomware Removed from Google Play
Security researchers have identified a new and evasive mobile ransomware strain called Charger on the Google Play app store. Continue reading Charger Mobile Ransomware Removed from Google Play
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Charger Mobile Ransomware Removed from Google Play
Security researchers have identified a new and evasive mobile ransomware strain called Charger on the Google Play app store. Continue reading Charger Mobile Ransomware Removed from Google Play
AG Nominee Backs Law Enforcement’s Ability to ‘Overcome’ Encryption
President Trump’s attorney general pick Jeff Sessions says law enforcement should be able to “overcome” encryption in criminal investigations. Continue reading AG Nominee Backs Law Enforcement’s Ability to ‘Overcome’ Encryption
Apps Carrying HummingBad Variant Booted From Google Play
Google has removed 20 apps from Google Play that were spreading a variant of the HummingBad Android malware called Hummingwhale. Continue reading Apps Carrying HummingBad Variant Booted From Google Play
Heartbleed Persists on 200,000 Servers, Devices
Almost 200,000 servers are still vulnerable to Heartbleed, the OpenSSL vulnerability patched nearly three years ago. Continue reading Heartbleed Persists on 200,000 Servers, Devices
Mozilla’s First Internet Health Report Tackles Security, Privacy
Mozilla released its first Internet Health Report, examining the dangers of over-sharing eroding privacy, and the security of connected devices. Continue reading Mozilla’s First Internet Health Report Tackles Security, Privacy
Hadoop, CouchDB Next Targets in Wave of Database Attacks
Insecure Hadoop and CouchDB installations are the latest attack targets of cybercriminals who are hijacking and deleting stolen data. Continue reading Hadoop, CouchDB Next Targets in Wave of Database Attacks
Necurs Botnet Limps Back into Action After Lull
Researchers say the Necurs spam botnet is limping back into action with two new campaigns that could be the telltale signs of a future full-scale attack. Continue reading Necurs Botnet Limps Back into Action After Lull
Facebook, Researcher at Odds Over Messenger Issue
Facebook dismisses a researcher who says multimedia content sent via Facebook Messenger can be intercepted by a third party under certain conditions. Continue reading Facebook, Researcher at Odds Over Messenger Issue
Docker Patches Container Escape Vulnerability
Docker has patched a privilege escalation vulnerability that could lead to container escapes, allowing a hacker to affect operations of a host from inside a container. Continue reading Docker Patches Container Escape Vulnerability