Many US users are voicing concerns over the silent, forced transition from Kaspersky’s security products to UltraAV.
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New Octo2 Android Banking Trojan Emerges with Device Takeover Capabilities
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of an Android banking trojan called Octo that comes with improved capabilities to conduct device takeover (DTO) and perform fraudulent transactions.
The new version has been codenamed Octo2 by the malware author, Dutch security firm ThreatFabric said in a report shared with The Hacker News, adding campaigns distributing the malware have
The new version has been codenamed Octo2 by the malware author, Dutch security firm ThreatFabric said in a report shared with The Hacker News, adding campaigns distributing the malware have
New Octo Android malware version impersonates NordVPN, Google Chrome
A new version of the Octo Android malware, named “Octo2,” has been seen spreading across Europe under the guise of NordVPN, Google Chrome, and an app called Europe Enterprise. […]
Deloitte Says No Threat to Sensitive Data After Hacker Claims Server Breach
Deloitte says no sensitive data exposed after a notorious hacker leaked what he claimed to be internal communications.
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Telegram Agrees to Share User Data With Authorities for Criminal Investigations
In a major policy reversal, the popular messaging app Telegram has announced it will give users’ IP addresses and phone numbers to authorities in response to valid legal requests in an attempt to rein in criminal activity on the platform.
“We’ve made it clear that the IP addresses and phone numbers of those who violate our rules can be disclosed to relevant authorities in response to valid legal
“We’ve made it clear that the IP addresses and phone numbers of those who violate our rules can be disclosed to relevant authorities in response to valid legal
US proposes ban on connected vehicle tech from China, Russia
Today, the Biden administration announced new proposed measures to defend the United States’ national security from potential threats linked to connected vehicle technologies originating from China and Russia. […]
Telegram now shares users’ IP and phone number on legal requests
Telegram will now share users’ phone numbers and IP addresses with law enforcement if they are found to be violating the platform’s rules following a valid legal request. […]
New Mallox ransomware Linux variant based on leaked Kryptina code
An affiliate of the Mallox ransomware operation, also known as TargetCompany, was spotted using a slightly modified version of the Kryptina ransomware to attack Linux systems. […]
Kaspersky deletes itself, installs UltraAV antivirus without warning
Starting Thursday, Kaspersky deleted its anti-malware software from computers across the United States and replaced it with UltraAV’s antivirus solution without warning. […]
Mandiant Offers Clues to Spotting and Stopping North Korean Fake IT Workers
Mandiant shines the spotlight on the growing infiltration of US and Western companies by North Korean fake IT workers.
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