Is Germany’s official COVID-19 contact tracing app more viral than the virus?

The COVID-19 pandemic forced several governments across the world to restrict civil liberties and movements. However, with new technologies such as contact tracing apps to aid in tracking and containing the spread of the virus, some governments are now… Continue reading Is Germany’s official COVID-19 contact tracing app more viral than the virus?

German COVID-19 Contact-Tracing Vulnerability Allowed RCE

Bug hunters at GitHub Security Labs help shore up German contact tracing app security, crediting open source collaboration. Continue reading German COVID-19 Contact-Tracing Vulnerability Allowed RCE

Emerging Ransomware Targets Photos, Videos on Android Devices

The CryCryptor malware strain is a brand-new family of threats, leveraging COVID-19 to spread. Continue reading Emerging Ransomware Targets Photos, Videos on Android Devices

News Wrap: Ransomware Extortion Tactics, Contact-Tracing App Security Worries

Threatpost editors discuss recent ransomware attacks and contact-tracing app privacy concerns. Continue reading News Wrap: Ransomware Extortion Tactics, Contact-Tracing App Security Worries