Tag: security
Google forced to step up phishing defenses following ‘most sophisticated attack’ it has ever seen
A new phishing scam has targeted a Google programmer The attack was worryingly convincing, and has made Google tighten defenses in response Not sure how to spot a phishing scam? Follow our tips A new ultra-realistic phishing scam reported by a Google programmer could make a lot of us a…
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Watch out, malicious PDF files are being used again in phishing attacks
Zimperium research finds SMishing campaign leveraging carefully crafted PDF files The campaign is impersonating the USPS The goal of the campaign is to steal login credentials Corporate email accounts may be under the watchful eye of different security solutions, but mobile devices aren’t enjoying the same level of protection, experts…
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Google wants to give IT admins more control over what Chrome extensions you use at work
Google’s Chrome Web Store for Enterprise has been made available It’s free to use for Chrome Enterprise Core and Premium users Two new features are coming later in 2025 Google’s Chrome Web Store for Enterprises has officially launched, meaning company IT admins are about to have much more control over…
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Apple security alert – zero-day patched, so update your devices now
Apple warns users about use-after-free vulnerability being exploited in the wild It affects most products, including iPhones, watches, TVs, and more A patch is already available, so update now Apple has released a patch for its first zero-day of 2025, fixing CVE-2025-24085, a use-after-free flaw affecting the CoreMedia component. CoreMedia…
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Microsoft Teams is finally introducing a spam and phishing alert – here’s what you need to know
Microsoft Teams is finally introducing a phishing alert function The feature will be generally available in mid-February 2025 Hackers have been abusing external comms to hit organizations with malware and ransowmare Microsoft Teams has long been a favorite target for hackers looking to infiltrate organizations by impersonating brands or network…
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Could Oracle be about to take over TikTok? Trump reportedly backs plans for shock deal
NPR claim to have intel on a new plan for Oracle to be part-buyers in TikTok The President is denying any knowledge, but Congressional staffers are less tight-lipped At press time, TikTok is still unavailable on Google and Apple’s app stores due to imminent ban Oracle could be next in…
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