The latest Android updates fix vulnerabilities in Runtime, Framework, System, and third-party components of the mobile OS.
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Scattered Spider: Understanding Help Desk Scams and How to Defend Your Organization
In the wake of high-profile attacks on UK retailers Marks & Spencer and Co-op, Scattered Spider has been all over the media, with coverage spilling over into the mainstream news due to the severity of the disruption caused — currently looking like hundreds of millions in lost profits for M&S alone.
This coverage is extremely valuable for the cybersecurity community as it raises
This coverage is extremely valuable for the cybersecurity community as it raises
Australia Enforces Ransomware Payment Reporting
Covered organizations in Australia are now required to report ransomware and other cyber extortion payments within three days.
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Google patches new Chrome zero-day bug exploited in attacks
Google has released an emergency security update to fix the third Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks since the start of the year. […]
Android Trojan Crocodilus Now Active in 8 Countries, Targeting Banks and Crypto Wallets
A growing number of malicious campaigns have leveraged a recently discovered Android banking trojan called Crocodilus to target users in Europe and South America.
The malware, according to a new report published by ThreatFabric, has also adopted improved obfuscation techniques to hinder analysis and detection, and includes the ability to create new contacts in the victim’s contacts list.
“Recent
The malware, according to a new report published by ThreatFabric, has also adopted improved obfuscation techniques to hinder analysis and detection, and includes the ability to create new contacts in the victim’s contacts list.
“Recent
Android malware Crocodilus adds fake contacts to spoof trusted callers
The latest version of the ‘Crocodilus’ Android malware has introduced a new mechanism that adds a fake contact on the infected device’s contact list to deceive victims. […]
Google Researchers Find New Chrome Zero-Day
Reported by the Google Threat Analysis Group, the vulnerability might have been exploited by commercial spyware.
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Microsoft, CrowdStrike Lead Effort to Map Threat Actor Names
Microsoft and CrowdStrike are running a project that aims to align threat actor names, and Google and Palo Alto Networks will also contribute.
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Google Chrome to Distrust Two Certificate Authorities Over Compliance and Conduct Issues
Google has revealed that it will no longer trust digital certificates issued by Chunghwa Telecom and Netlock citing “patterns of concerning behavior observed over the past year.”
The changes are expected to be introduced in Chrome 139, which is scheduled for public release in early August 2025. The current major version is 137.
The update will affect all Transport Layer Security (TLS)
The changes are expected to be introduced in Chrome 139, which is scheduled for public release in early August 2025. The current major version is 137.
The update will affect all Transport Layer Security (TLS)
Microsoft and CrowdStrike Launch Shared Threat Actor Glossary to Cut Attribution Confusion
Microsoft and CrowdStrike have announced that they are teaming up to align their individual threat actor taxonomies by publishing a new joint threat actor mapping.
“By mapping where our knowledge of these actors align, we will provide security professionals with the ability to connect insights faster and make decisions with greater confidence,” Vasu Jakkal, corporate vice president at Microsoft
“By mapping where our knowledge of these actors align, we will provide security professionals with the ability to connect insights faster and make decisions with greater confidence,” Vasu Jakkal, corporate vice president at Microsoft