E.U. Authorities Crack Encryption of Massive Criminal and Murder Network
Four-year investigation shuts down EncroChat and busts 746 alleged criminals for planning murders, selling drugs and laundering money.
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Google buys AR smart-glasses company North
They’re not surveillance spectacles, says Google, just a piece in the jigsaw of “ambient computing”, where helpfulness is all around you.
EvilQuest: Inside A ‘New Class’ of Mac Malware
Mac expert Thomas Reed discusses how EvilQuest is ushering in a new class of Mac malware.
What’s New in PCI SPoC Security Standard Version 1.1?
Today, the PCI SSC published a minor revision to the PCI SPoC Security Standard. Version 1.1 of the standard aligns with the recently published PCI PTS POI v6.0, allowing SPoC solutions to work with PCI PTS SCRP devices that support…
iOS 14, macOS Big Sur, Safari to give us ‘No, thanks!’ option for ad tracking
At WWDC, Apple promised to double down on data protection in its upcoming iOS 14, macOS Big Sur, and Safari releases.
Just Updated: PTS POI Standard
Today, PCI SSC has PCI PIN Transaction Security (PTS) Point-of-Interaction (POI) Modular Security Requirements v6.0. Updates are designed to meet the accelerating changes of payment device technology, while providing protections aga…
Flaws in mobile Internet protocol GTP allow hackers to target 5G users
Security vulnerabilities in modern communication protocol GTP used by mobile network operators can be exploited by attackers to target 4G/5G users. Researchers at cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies Security have discovered several vulnerabilities in communication protocol GPRS Tunnelling Protocol (GTP), that is used by mobile network operators (MNOs). Threat actors could exploit these flaws to conduct several […]
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Egypt Records Highest Malware Attacks on Smartphones in the Middle East
The Middle East has witnessed a flurry of cyber attacks over the past few months, with Egypt being the most attacked country, a recent report reveals. This time of world health crisis because of the coronavirus pandemic has given hackers more spaces to…
Who Created The First Emoji & Why
Emojis are a fun way of being expressive and they can convey multiple messages. In recent years a lot of emojis have been added to the official list because these emojis have become important for representing people. Moreover, they also influenced how we interact with each other on many social media platforms. How did Emoji’s […]
How One Image Kills Your Smartphone
Yes, only one image can indeed crash your smartphone. An image is being shared on the internet that has killed/crashed many Android Devices. The image has adverse effects on different models of Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Nokia and Xiaomi. So far, it soft bricks many phones putting them into a boot loop and the only […]