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Gallium: Chinese Spy Network That Operated In 42 Countries Exposed By Google
Google prevented a Chinese-linked hacking group attempting to infiltrate telecom and government organisations across at least 42 countries, the tech giant claimed Wednesday.
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Google Blocked 266 Million Risky App Installs, Prevented 1.75 Million Policy-Violating Apps in 2025
Google on Thursday detailed its new enforcement measures to keep the Android ecosystem secure in 2025. In its annual security update, the Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted how it strengthened protections across Google Play, while blocking millions of harmful apps that could’ve spread malware, financial fraud, hidden subscriptions, and pr...
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Hackers Use ClickFix Scam to Target Crypto Executive via Fake Zoom Meetings
Google-owned Mandiant Cybersecurity Consulting firm has published a report detailing the modus operandi of the North Korea-based UNC1069 threat actors, who specifically target entities in the cryptocurrency and decentralised finance industry. The hackers take out ClickFix scams using social engineering tactics. A victim is first contacted via Teleg...
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Android Malware Detected Using Machine Learning to Automatically Detect and Click on Ads
Security researchers have reportedly identified a new Android malware that uses artificial intelligence to carry out hidden ad fraud. The malware is said to rely on machine learning to identify and click ads automatically, often through a hidden browser window. It spreads mainly through casual games on alternative app stores and third-party APK pla...
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Android Devices Vulnerable to New ‘Sturnus’ Malware That Attacks Bank Apps, Bypass E2E Encryption: Report
Android devices are vulnerable to a newly identified Android Banking Trojan, called Sturnus, according to a report. The malware was found by MTI Security researchers. It is said to be targeting Android users primarily in the Southern and Central European countries. It is designed to give remote access to attackers, replicate banking apps' login pag...
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Samsung Galaxy Smartphones Targeted By Spyware Landfall for Over a Year
Samsung Galaxy smartphones were reportedly exposed to a spyware campaign called Landfall for over a year. The malware spread through infected image files shared on social media, exploiting a zero-day flaw in Samsung’s image-processing library. Targeting Galaxy S22, S23, S24, Z Fold 4, and Z Flip 4 models, it allowed attackers to steal data. Samsu...
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Google Warns Users of AI-Driven Scams Targeting Job Seekers and Businesses
Google has warned of a sharp rise in AI-powered scams targeting job seekers and businesses. Fraudsters are using generative AI to create fake job listings, cloned company pages, and deceptive apps that appear genuine. Scams include fake recruiter profiles, review extortion, and counterfeit AI or VPN apps that steal data or money. Google advises use...
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Massive Data Breach Leaves 183 Million Email Credentials, Including Gmail Passwords, Exposed: Report
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a massive data breach involving tens of millions of leaked Gmail accounts. According to a report, the breach occurred in April of this year and was recently made public, with a record of over 183 million credentials in total. It not only includes email accounts, but also the passwords that are associated wi...
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‘Privacy Friendly’ Universe Browser Behaves Like Malware With Keylogging and Disabled Security Tools, Warn Researchers
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a potential threat linked to a "privacy friendly" browser. Dubbed the Universe Browser, it is said to route its connections through servers in China and quietly installs several programs that covertly run in the background. The cybersecurity firm discovered that it was linked to a network of illegal gaming ...
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Apple Introduces Memory Integrity Enforcement to Protect iPhone 17 Series from Sophisticated Malware Attacks
Apple introduced a new security feature alongside the iPhone 17 series launch, aimed at defending against advanced malware threats. Called Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE), the system uses a tagging method to verify memory access attempts. Apple noted that implementing MIE required major changes to memory allocation, the A19 chip, the operating s...
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Gallium: Chinese Spy Network That Operated In 42 Countries Exposed By Google
Google prevented a Chinese-linked hacking group attempting to infiltrate telecom and government organisations across at least 42 countries, the tech giant claimed Wednesday.
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Google Blocked 266 Million Risky App Installs, Prevented 1.75 Million Policy-Violating Apps in 2025
Google on Thursday detailed its new enforcement measures to keep the Android ecosystem secure in 2025. In its annual security update, the Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted how it strengthened protections across Google Play, while blocking millions of harmful apps that could’ve spread malware, financial fraud, hidden subscriptions, and pr...
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Hackers Use ClickFix Scam to Target Crypto Executive via Fake Zoom Meetings
Google-owned Mandiant Cybersecurity Consulting firm has published a report detailing the modus operandi of the North Korea-based UNC1069 threat actors, who specifically target entities in the cryptocurrency and decentralised finance industry. The hackers take out ClickFix scams using social engineering tactics. A victim is first contacted via Teleg...
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Android Malware Detected Using Machine Learning to Automatically Detect and Click on Ads
Security researchers have reportedly identified a new Android malware that uses artificial intelligence to carry out hidden ad fraud. The malware is said to rely on machine learning to identify and click ads automatically, often through a hidden browser window. It spreads mainly through casual games on alternative app stores and third-party APK pla...
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Android Devices Vulnerable to New ‘Sturnus’ Malware That Attacks Bank Apps, Bypass E2E Encryption: Report
Android devices are vulnerable to a newly identified Android Banking Trojan, called Sturnus, according to a report. The malware was found by MTI Security researchers. It is said to be targeting Android users primarily in the Southern and Central European countries. It is designed to give remote access to attackers, replicate banking apps' login pag...
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Samsung Galaxy Smartphones Targeted By Spyware Landfall for Over a Year
Samsung Galaxy smartphones were reportedly exposed to a spyware campaign called Landfall for over a year. The malware spread through infected image files shared on social media, exploiting a zero-day flaw in Samsung’s image-processing library. Targeting Galaxy S22, S23, S24, Z Fold 4, and Z Flip 4 models, it allowed attackers to steal data. Samsu...
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Google Warns Users of AI-Driven Scams Targeting Job Seekers and Businesses
Google has warned of a sharp rise in AI-powered scams targeting job seekers and businesses. Fraudsters are using generative AI to create fake job listings, cloned company pages, and deceptive apps that appear genuine. Scams include fake recruiter profiles, review extortion, and counterfeit AI or VPN apps that steal data or money. Google advises use...
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Massive Data Breach Leaves 183 Million Email Credentials, Including Gmail Passwords, Exposed: Report
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a massive data breach involving tens of millions of leaked Gmail accounts. According to a report, the breach occurred in April of this year and was recently made public, with a record of over 183 million credentials in total. It not only includes email accounts, but also the passwords that are associated wi...
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‘Privacy Friendly’ Universe Browser Behaves Like Malware With Keylogging and Disabled Security Tools, Warn Researchers
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a potential threat linked to a "privacy friendly" browser. Dubbed the Universe Browser, it is said to route its connections through servers in China and quietly installs several programs that covertly run in the background. The cybersecurity firm discovered that it was linked to a network of illegal gaming ...
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Apple Introduces Memory Integrity Enforcement to Protect iPhone 17 Series from Sophisticated Malware Attacks
Apple introduced a new security feature alongside the iPhone 17 series launch, aimed at defending against advanced malware threats. Called Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE), the system uses a tagging method to verify memory access attempts. Apple noted that implementing MIE required major changes to memory allocation, the A19 chip, the operating s...
