Tag: security
A dangerous Telegram zero-day could have left users open to attack via video
Cybersecurity researchers from ESET have warned of a recently-discovered vulnerability in the Android version of the popular instant messaging application Telegram. The vulnerability allowed threat actors to deploy malware on the vulnerable devices, and apparently – it was being actively exploited for weeks. A threat actor called Ancryno took to…
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VPN access at risk in Venezuela ahead of elections – here’s how to get around it
While people in Venezuela are getting ready to head to the polls on Sunday, July 28, 2024, access to the best VPN services appears to be at risk. Some Proton VPN users, one of the most popular VPNs in the country according to the provider, have already experienced difficulties using…
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Google says it won’t stop third-party browser cookies in Chrome after all
In a surprising turn of events, Google has announced it will no longer end support for third-party cookies in its Chrome browser. The decision marks a reversal in its drawn-out and frankly delayed plans, which first came about in 2020. The company had initially committed to phasing out third-party cookies…
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Largest US trial court forced to shut down following ransomware attack
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the largest in the United States, has suffered a ransomware attack which forced it to close down its entire operation for a day. A statement posted on the court’s website stated all 36 courthouse locations, as well as external systems like the MyJuryDuty…
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Over 750 million records exposed by ERP firm data breach — find out if you’re safe
A major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) firm from Mexico kept an unprotected database containing sensitive information on hundreds of thousands of users online for anyone to view. A report from cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, who discovered the archive and reported his findings to Website Planet, noted the database, available to…
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This dangerous new Linux malware is going after VMware systems with multiple extortion attempts
Cybersecurity researchers from Trend Micro recently found a Linux variant of the dreaded Play ransomware strain targeting VMWare ESXi environments. In a technical breakdown, Trend Micro’s Threat Hunting team said this was the first time Play was seen targeting ESXi environments, and it could be that the criminals are broadening…
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