Tag: security
Thousands of iOS apps found to expose user data and leak Stripe keys
Security researchers from Cybernews found thousands of iOS apps with hardcoded secrets The secrets could be used in data leakage or wire fraud The majority of the secrets can be disregarded as low-sensitivity Researchers from the Cybernews team have found evidence to suggest that thousands of App Store applications have…
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Chinese hackers targeting Juniper Networks routers, so patch now
Researchers from Mandiant saw a new hacking campaign targeting Juniper Networks routers They attributed it to a Chinese actor, targeting telcos, defense, and tech firms Users are urged to upgrade and scan their devices Chinese hackers are targeting Juniper Networks routers with different modifications of a backdoor malware, in an…
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Google updates Chrome extension rules to ban affiliate link injection without user action or benefit
The Honey extension was recently accused of being a scam Google responded by updating its extension rules Some people believe the search engine giant took things too far Earlier this week, Google updated the Chrome extension rules for affiliates, basically telling its users that without tangible benefit, or user action,…
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Apple fixes dangerous zero-day used in attacks against iPhones and iPads
Apple released a new fix for iOS and iPadOS It solves a zero-day used in “extremely sophisticated” attacks This is the third zero-day addressed this year Apple has released a new patch for iOS and iPadOS addressing a vulnerability abused in “extremely sophisticated” attacks. In a security advisory published earlier…
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Sean Plankey selected as CISA director by President Trump
President Trump picks Sean Plankey as CISA director Plankey also served as part of Trump’s previous administration CISA faces potential turbulence under Trump President Trump has announced Sean Plankey as his pick for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director in Sean Plankey. Plankey’s nomination will be heard before…
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Fake jobs and phone calls: How Americans lost $12.5 bn to fraud in 2024
In 2024, Americans lost $12.5 billion to scams, up $2.5bn year-on-year Scams originating online outperformed more traditional methods The elderly are no longer the ones losing most money American citizens lost $12.5 billion to different kinds of fraud in 2024, a new report from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
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