What are the risks associated with mobile device apps? Applications (apps) on your smartphone or other mobile devices can be convenient tools to access the news, get directions, pick up a ride share, or play games. But these tools can also put your privacy at risk. When you download an app, it may ask for permission to access personal information—such as email contacts, calendar inputs,...
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A large-scale campaign has been distributing malware on Facebook for an unspecified number of years primarily targeting the country of Libya, according to Check Point researchers. The threat actors behind this campaign are utilizing the geopolitical and political pages themed around Libya that attempt to convince individuals to download malicious files. Researchers identified more than 30 Facebook pages distributing malicious links and some of the...
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FinSpy is spyware made by the German company Gamma Group. Through its UK-based subsidiary Gamma International Gamma Group sells FinSpy to government and law enforcement organizations all over the world. FinSpy is used to collect a variety of private user information on various platforms. Its implants for desktop devices were first described in 2011 by Wikileaks and mobile implants were discovered in 2012. Since then...
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An advanced, persistent attack targeting telecommunication providers, active since at least 2012, according to Cybereason researchers. The attack, dubbed Operation Soft Cell, was aiming to obtain all data stored in the active directory of a large telecommunications provider, compromising usernames and passwords within the organization, as well as billing information, call detail records, credentials, email servers, and personal identifiable information. The attack consisted of customized...
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Exploit kit researcher nao_sec has discovered “Sodinokibi” ransomware is now being distributed though malvertising that leads to the RIG exploit kit. Sodinokibi has been making news since the “GandCrab” family of ransomware has retired, but by distributing through hacking sites to replace legitimate software with ransomware, and by hacking into the backends of Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The new use of exploit kits shows Sodinokibi...
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