May 06, 2024NewsroomAndroid / Data Security Multiple security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in various applications and system components within Xiaomi devices running Android. “The vulnerabilities in Xiaomi led to access to arbitrary activities, receivers and services with system privileges, theft of arbitrary files with system privileges, [and] disclosure of phone, settings and Xiaomi account data,”…
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May 06, 2024NewsroomSpyware / Malware Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new information stealer targeting Apple macOS systems that’s designed to set up persistence on the infected hosts and act as a spyware. Dubbed Cuckoo by Kandji, the malware is a universal Mach-O binary that’s capable of running on both Intel- and Arm-based Macs. The exact…
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Indonesia and Microsoft announced a strategic partnership that will see the tech giant invest $1.7 billion in the country over the next four years. This is the largest investment Microsoft has ever made in Indonesia, and it reflects the company’s belief in the country’s potential as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI). “Indonesia is a…
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The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), SANS Institute, and other organizations are releasing new AI certifications in the areas of governance and cybersecurity or adding new AI modules to existing programs. These may help professionals find employment, but with the area being relatively new, experts warn certifications could be out of date almost immediately.…
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Screenshots for Malwarebytes Support Tool BleepingComputer Review: The Malwarebytes Support Tool allows you to troubleshoot, repair, and uninstall the company’s antimalware products and desktop applications. However, many users use the Malwarebytes Support Tool to perform a clean uninstall of all Malwarebytes products from Windows. This is especially helpful when you are having issues uninstalling the…
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Screenshots for BitDefender Uninstall Tool BleepingComputer Review: The Bitdefender Uninstall Tool allows you to remove Bitdefender products that do not uninstall properly from the Windows control panel. If you have a Bitdefender product that is failing to uninstall, you can use the Bitdefender Uninstall Tool to search for files and registry entries that are associated…
Read MoreBleepingComputer Review: FilesLockerDecrypter is a ransomware decryptor created by Michael Gillespie that decrypts files encrypted by the FilesLocker Ransomware. This decrypter works with version v1 and v2 of the ransomware. In order to use this decrypter, users must have a copy of the ransom note for the infected system as it contains the encrypted decryption key. This decryption…
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Finland’s Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) is warning about an ongoing Android malware campaign attempting to breach online bank accounts. The agency has highlighted multiple cases of SMS messages written in Finnish that instruct recipients to call a number. The scammer who answers the call instructs victims to install a McAfee app for protection. The…
Read MoreVideo Organizations that fall victim to a ransomware attack are often caught between a rock and a hard place, grappling with the dilemma of whether to pay up or not 03 May 2024 The Simone Veil hospital in Cannes, France – which fell victim to a disruptive ransomware attack two weeks ago – has announced…
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Image: Midjourney A Mullvad VPN user has discovered that Android devices leak DNS queries when switching VPN servers even though the “Always-on VPN” feature was enabled with the “Block connections without VPN” option. “Always-on VPN” is designed to start the VPN service when the device boots and keep it running while the device or profile is on. Enabling the…
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