Top Mobile Security Considerations for Business Travelers

By Owais Sultan
Mobile security is becoming increasingly important as we delve deeper into the era of the Internet of Things…
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QuaDream surveillance firm’s spyware targeted iPhones with zero-click exploit

At least five members of civil society worldwide have been targeted with spyware and exploits developed by surveillance firm QuaDream. Citizen Lab researchers reported that at least five civil society members were victims of spyware and exploits developed by the Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream. The victims include journalists, political opposition figures, and an NGO worker […]

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Android App Trojans Sold on Dark Web for $25-$20,000

By Deeba Ahmed
A Kaspersky study reveals security threats to the Google Play app store and how they have been exposing Android users to malware threats.
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FBI Advising People to Avoid Public Charging Stations

The FBI is warning people against using public phone-charging stations, worrying that the combination power-data port can be used to inject malware onto the devices:

Avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels, or shopping centers. Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices that access these ports. Carry your own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead.

How much of a risk is this, really? I am unconvinced, although I do carry a USB condom for charging stations I find suspicious…

Hackers Using Fake Google Chrome Error Screens To Inject Malware

Researchers detect a new malware campaign that uses a web page with fake Google Chrome error screens, and the campaign actively distributing malware since Feb 2023. With the help of social engineering techniques, threat actors trick victims into execut…

Cybercrime group exploits Windows zero-day in ransomware attacks

Microsoft has addressed a zero-day in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) actively exploited in ransomware attacks. Microsoft has addressed a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-28252, in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS), which is actively exploited in ransomware attacks. Microsoft fixed the issue with the release of Patch Tuesday security updates for […]

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QuaDream: Israeli Cyber Mercenary Behind iPhone Hacks

By Habiba Rashid
Citizens Lab and Microsoft have exposed an Israeli firm, QuaDream, selling spyware to governments around the world.
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