Tag: security
Hackers could trick users into downloading malware and opening malicious sites using a flaw in Android – here’s what you need to know
Hackers are using invisible Unicode to trick Android into opening dangerous links from notifications The link looks normal, but Android secretly opens something else without warning or consent Even trusted apps like WhatsApp and Instagram are vulnerable to this hidden notification exploit A security flaw in Android’s notification system could…
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Criminals could pick up your voice through a foot-thick concrete wall, thanks to AI and a flaw in popular laptop microphones – here’s what you need to know
AI can now reconstruct speech through concrete using just a laptop’s unshielded microphone wiring Laptop mic cables double as antennas, leaking audio through radio harmonics MEMS microphones emit signals that betray private conversations without any system compromise or malware A new form of eavesdropping uses artificial intelligence to recover speech…
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The TSA has issued an urgent warning about criminals using fake USB charging ports, free Wi-Fi honeypots to steal your identity ahead of summer holidays
TSA warns public USB ports can be loaded with malware that silently steals your data without detection “Juice jacking” attacks can capture text messages, contact lists, and even keystrokes from your device Free Wi-Fi may cost nothing, but it could be the gateway to losing your identity As millions of…
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Cybercriminals are targeting gamers with expired Discord invite links which redirect to malware servers – here’s how to stay safe
Cybercriminals are recycling expired Discord links to launch silent, devastating multi-stage malware attacks A fake Discord bot tricks users into running PowerShell commands disguised as CAPTCHA fixes Old community invite links now lead to malware servers stealing your data and digital assets Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting a lesser-known flaw in…
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Are we making hackers sound too cool? These security experts think so
Cybersecurity experts recommend we rethink the way we name attackers Names like Salt Typhoon and Fuzzy Bear are misleading, they argue Microsoft and CrowdStrike have agreed to align their naming conventions A co-written article from former heads of the UK and USA cybersecurity agencies, Jen Easterly (CISA) and Ciaran Martin…
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Forget Chrome and Edge – this challenger browser now offers greater protection from online scams
DuckDuckGo is offering enhanced, in-browser scam protections Online scams are on the rise, so it wants to keep users safe It says Scam Blocker doesn’t send tracking information to third-parties Online scams are on the rise, AI is enabling cybercriminals to send out more frequent scams that are more sophisticated…
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