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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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‘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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FBI Warns Of Malware Risks In Free Online File Converters: Key Information You Need
The FBI warns about cybercriminals using free file conversion tools to install malware, putting users at risk of data theft and ransomware attacks.
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Former CIA Programmer Convicted for 2017 Leak of ‘Vault 7’ US Hacking Tools to Wikileaks
Former CIA coder Joshua Schulte was found guilty of the 2017 leak of ‘Vault 7’ hacking tools to WikiLeaks, by a New York federal court on Wednesday. Schulte, who worked for the CIA’s elite hacking unit, sent the agency’s most valuable hacking tools to the anti-secrecy group in 2017, including 8,761 documents, plus a collection of malware, v...
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Kaspersky Decodes Yanluowang Ransomware, Offers Free Decryptor to Recover Files
Kaspersky spotted the flaw in the encryption code of Yanluowang malware, which will help victims recover affected files without the attackers' key.
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Malicious Cyber Tools to Sabotage Energy and Other Critical Industries Have Been Discovered: US Agencies
Several malicious cyber tools that can damage energy sector and other critical industries have been discovered by multiple US government agencies. There is evidence that Russia maybe behind the creation of these tools.
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Google Cloud Develops Cryptojacking Solution to Detect Mining Malware on Virtual Machines
Google Cloud has developed a new threat-detecting solution to curb hack attacks on crypto miners. The tool, named Virtual Machine Threat Detection, will work to identify and stop crypto mining malware attack facilitated by virtual machines.
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Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Reply On Plea Against Mobile Phone Spyware
The Delhi High Court today sought the Centre's stand on a petition highlighting the invasion of privacy of mobile phone users by spyware tools that monitor and record information.
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Google Play Removes 25 Apps Caught Stealing Facebook Credentials From Users: Evina
Google has removed 25 apps from its Google Play store that were caught stealing Facebook credentials. According to the French cyber-security firm, Evina, these malicious apps collectively had over 25 lakh downloads.
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Coronavirus Special Hacking Services Detected on Dark Net: Check Point
Special offers by different hackers promoting their "goods" - usually malicious malware or exploit tools - are being sold over the dark net under special offers with 'COVID19' or "coronavirus" as discount codes, targeting wannabe cyber-attackers.
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Dtrack Malware Detected in Financial Institutions in India: Kaspersky
Dtrack can be used as Remote Admin Tool (RAT), giving threat actors complete control over infected devices, Kaspersky said.
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US, UK Government Websites Infected With Crypto-Mining Malware: Report
The tainted version of Browsealoud caused inserted software for mining the digital currency Monero to run on computers that visited infected sites.
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Why GoDaddy Feels It's Critical SMBs Get Serious About Security
Gadgets 360 caught up with the MD of GoDaddy India to talk about security trends among small and medium businesses going online for the first time in India.
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Industroyer Malware Can Shut Down Electricity Distribution Systems
Slovakia-based ESET said the malware is the most powerful threat to appear since Stuxnet, the hacking tool used to sabotage Iran's nuclear program.
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'International Attack': 'Ransomware' Cripples Computers Worldwide
Hackers unleashed an attack that disabled computers in dozens of nations Friday using a software flaw that once was part of the National Security Agency's surveillance tool kit.
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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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‘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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FBI Warns Of Malware Risks In Free Online File Converters: Key Information You Need
The FBI warns about cybercriminals using free file conversion tools to install malware, putting users at risk of data theft and ransomware attacks.
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Former CIA Programmer Convicted for 2017 Leak of ‘Vault 7’ US Hacking Tools to Wikileaks
Former CIA coder Joshua Schulte was found guilty of the 2017 leak of ‘Vault 7’ hacking tools to WikiLeaks, by a New York federal court on Wednesday. Schulte, who worked for the CIA’s elite hacking unit, sent the agency’s most valuable hacking tools to the anti-secrecy group in 2017, including 8,761 documents, plus a collection of malware, v...
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Kaspersky Decodes Yanluowang Ransomware, Offers Free Decryptor to Recover Files
Kaspersky spotted the flaw in the encryption code of Yanluowang malware, which will help victims recover affected files without the attackers' key.
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Malicious Cyber Tools to Sabotage Energy and Other Critical Industries Have Been Discovered: US Agencies
Several malicious cyber tools that can damage energy sector and other critical industries have been discovered by multiple US government agencies. There is evidence that Russia maybe behind the creation of these tools.
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Google Cloud Develops Cryptojacking Solution to Detect Mining Malware on Virtual Machines
Google Cloud has developed a new threat-detecting solution to curb hack attacks on crypto miners. The tool, named Virtual Machine Threat Detection, will work to identify and stop crypto mining malware attack facilitated by virtual machines.
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Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Reply On Plea Against Mobile Phone Spyware
The Delhi High Court today sought the Centre's stand on a petition highlighting the invasion of privacy of mobile phone users by spyware tools that monitor and record information.
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Google Play Removes 25 Apps Caught Stealing Facebook Credentials From Users: Evina
Google has removed 25 apps from its Google Play store that were caught stealing Facebook credentials. According to the French cyber-security firm, Evina, these malicious apps collectively had over 25 lakh downloads.
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Coronavirus Special Hacking Services Detected on Dark Net: Check Point
Special offers by different hackers promoting their "goods" - usually malicious malware or exploit tools - are being sold over the dark net under special offers with 'COVID19' or "coronavirus" as discount codes, targeting wannabe cyber-attackers.
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Dtrack Malware Detected in Financial Institutions in India: Kaspersky
Dtrack can be used as Remote Admin Tool (RAT), giving threat actors complete control over infected devices, Kaspersky said.
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US, UK Government Websites Infected With Crypto-Mining Malware: Report
The tainted version of Browsealoud caused inserted software for mining the digital currency Monero to run on computers that visited infected sites.
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Why GoDaddy Feels It's Critical SMBs Get Serious About Security
Gadgets 360 caught up with the MD of GoDaddy India to talk about security trends among small and medium businesses going online for the first time in India.
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Industroyer Malware Can Shut Down Electricity Distribution Systems
Slovakia-based ESET said the malware is the most powerful threat to appear since Stuxnet, the hacking tool used to sabotage Iran's nuclear program.
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'International Attack': 'Ransomware' Cripples Computers Worldwide
Hackers unleashed an attack that disabled computers in dozens of nations Friday using a software flaw that once was part of the National Security Agency's surveillance tool kit.
