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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Password thieves do not attack at random: the three types of most targeted users and how to protect yourself

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting individuals who may seem ordinary, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity awareness in the digital age.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

There Can Be an Unpleasant Surprise in Your Phone Calendar โ€“ Hereโ€™s How to Prevent It

Cybercriminals are increasingly using calendar applications on computers and mobile phones to execute phishing attacks, warns security firm Malwarebytes.

Feb 22 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Are you watching online porn? If you follow these guidelines, the game is lost

The article warns about a campaign using fake porn sites to spread malware.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

How Google Stopped Over 25 Crore Risky App Installations

Google has reported on its efforts to secure the Android ecosystem by blocking millions of risky apps that could pose security threats to users.

Feb 21 โ€ข 02:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Lethally invasive virus discovered in new smartphones; it accesses all your information without you knowing

A newly discovered malware, Keenadu, is alarming users as it secretly installs itself on thousands of devices, compromising their security.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

A high-risk vulnerability in 'Google Chrome' browser has been disclosed

A significant vulnerability in the Google Chrome browser, which could allow attackers to execute malicious code on user devices, has been reported by Latvia's IT security agency, Cert.lv.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Hacker attack on UW. Digitalization Minister on 'malware'

A hacker attack has been identified on the IT infrastructure of the University of Warsaw, according to Poland's Deputy Prime Minister.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

From Trench Coats to Malware: Espionage in the U.S. Stronger than in the Cold War

Foreign espionage in the United States has intensified today more than during the Cold War, with significant legal actions against foreign spies in the past year.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Fake ad blocker breaks PCs in new malware extension scam

A newly discovered malicious browser extension called NexShield pretends to be a privacy-friendly ad blocker but deliberately crashes computers to trick users into executing harmful commands.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Cybersecurity company warns: Exceptional spyware spreading on phones - Provides nearly all information about the victim

A cybersecurity company warns about the spreading of Zerodayrat spyware, designed to extract extensive data from both Android and iPhone users.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app

Cybersecurity researchers are warning that hackers are spreading dangerous Android malware disguised as a fake antivirus app through Hugging Face, a platform for sharing AI tools.

Feb 14 โ€ข 19:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A danger hidden in web browsers โ€“ Warning from Traficom

Traficom's cybersecurity center in Finland warns about the security risks posed by browser extensions, which can compromise user data and lead to malicious activities.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Are you using any of these Apple devices? Update immediately!

Apple has discovered vulnerabilities in its operating systems that could allow attackers to access locked devices, view sensitive user information, and install malware.

Feb 13 โ€ข 20:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Google warns: over a billion Android devices are facing security risks

Google has reported that more than one billion Android devices are at risk due to a lack of critical security updates.

Feb 13 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Warning for Android and iPhone users: Smartphones are being hacked in seconds

A new mobile spyware called ZeroDayRAT poses serious threats to both Android and iPhone users by allowing hackers to remotely control their devices.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Be Careful of Fake Broadcasts That Steal Personal Data During the Olympic Games

Telecom company SIA 'Tele2' warns internet users to be cautious of fake video broadcasts during the Winter Olympic Games, which may hide cybercriminals aiming to steal personal data.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

If your phone does this, stop immediately โ€“ 'A real danger sign'

QR code scanning in restaurants and public places may expose users to significant security risks such as phishing scams and malware.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Warning from Ukraine: Russian hackers struck Microsoft Office โ€“ Emergency update released

Ukrainian authorities warn that Russian hacker groups are exploiting a newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft Office, leading to a significant security threat.

Feb 9 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Naver, Kakao, and Carrot Ban Use of AI 'Open Clo' for PC Manipulation

Korean IT companies have banned the use of the AI agent Open Clo due to security concerns.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

With a simple PDF, cybercriminals can access your computer: what to watch out for

Cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities through deceptive PDFs, allowing remote access to victims' computers.

Feb 7 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Google's warning, 40% of phones around the world face danger

Google has issued a significant warning indicating that nearly half of Android smartphone users worldwide are at risk of malware and spyware due to outdated Android operating system versions.

Feb 6 โ€ข 03:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Hackers Sneak Virus into AI System

Cybersecurity experts warn that hackers are misleading users into downloading a package with Chat GPT that contains a hidden virus capable of crippling their computers.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Revelation of Chinese network hijacking 9 million Android phones

Google has dismantled IPIDEA, a Chinese-operated network that was secretly utilizing over 9 million Android phones for cybercrime activities.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
Crime & Justice

China-linked hackers used Venezuela-themed phishing to target US agencies: report

A Chinese-linked hacker group utilized Venezuela-themed phishing emails to launch a malware campaign against US government-related targets, as noted by the Swiss cybersecurity firm Acronis.

Jan 15 โ€ข 20:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Life & Tech

Important warning for all iPhone users: Do this urgently, otherwise you risk a hacking attack.

Apple is urging iPhone users who have not yet updated to iOS 26 or newer to do so immediately, as critical security patches have been added to protect against malware attacks.

Jan 15 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Malicious Mac extensions steal crypto wallets and passwords

Security researchers have identified new malicious Mac extensions that can steal cryptocurrency wallet data, passwords, and Keychain credentials, exploiting users' sense of security.

Jan 14 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Why your Android TV box may secretly be a part of a botnet

Security researchers warn that some Android TV boxes marketed as affordable media streamers may actually contain malware that links them to botnets.

Jan 12 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

The ferry, the malware, and the shadow of Moscow: what really happened on the 'Fantastic'

On December 12, an Italian ferry named 'Fantastic' was embroiled in an international intrigue due to a French intelligence operation that delayed passenger boarding for over 10 hours while it traveled between France and North Africa.

Jan 11 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Fake error popups are spreading malware fast

A new cybercrime tool utilizing fake error popups is rapidly increasing malware distribution by misleading users into thinking their devices are compromised.

Jan 7 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Browser extension malware infected 8.8M users in DarkSpectre attack

Researchers uncovered a massive malware operation named DarkSpectre that infected 8.8 million users through compromised browser extensions.

Jan 6 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Malicious Chrome extensions caught stealing sensitive data

Researchers discovered that two Chrome extensions masquerading as proxy tools have been stealing sensitive user data for years.

Jan 5 โ€ข 18:00 UTC

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