Google Play's 2024 Security Update: 2.36 Million Malicious Apps Blocked
Google's 2024 Android security update involved blocking 2.36 million policy-violating apps, banning 158,000 malicious developer accounts, and using AI-assisted reviews for 92% of harmful apps; Google Play Protect conducted 200 billion daily scans, identifying 13 million new malicious apps.
Google Play's 2024 Security Update: 2.36 Million Malicious Apps Blocked
Google's 2024 Android security update involved blocking 2.36 million policy-violating apps, banning 158,000 malicious developer accounts, and using AI-assisted reviews for 92% of harmful apps; Google Play Protect conducted 200 billion daily scans, identifying 13 million new malicious apps.
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36% Bias Score
FBI Operation Cripples Major Cybercrime Marketplaces, Impacts 17 Million
The FBI's Operation Talent dismantled the Cracked dark web marketplace, impacting 17 million Americans and another 39 Pakistan-based criminal marketplaces run by The Manipulaters, significantly disrupting cybercrime operations.
FBI Operation Cripples Major Cybercrime Marketplaces, Impacts 17 Million
The FBI's Operation Talent dismantled the Cracked dark web marketplace, impacting 17 million Americans and another 39 Pakistan-based criminal marketplaces run by The Manipulaters, significantly disrupting cybercrime operations.
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56% Bias Score
Hackers Target Novice Hackers in Global Malware Attack
A trojanized malware builder, targeting novice hackers, compromised over 18,000 devices globally via GitHub, Telegram, and file-sharing platforms, highlighting conflict within the hacking community and the evolution of cybercriminal tactics.
Hackers Target Novice Hackers in Global Malware Attack
A trojanized malware builder, targeting novice hackers, compromised over 18,000 devices globally via GitHub, Telegram, and file-sharing platforms, highlighting conflict within the hacking community and the evolution of cybercriminal tactics.
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32% Bias Score
1 Billion Passwords Stolen by Malware in 2024
A new report reveals that over 1 billion passwords were stolen by malware in 2024, impacting both individuals and organizations, despite passwords meeting standard complexity requirements. The most prevalent malware used was Redline, Vidar, and Raccoon Stealer.
1 Billion Passwords Stolen by Malware in 2024
A new report reveals that over 1 billion passwords were stolen by malware in 2024, impacting both individuals and organizations, despite passwords meeting standard complexity requirements. The most prevalent malware used was Redline, Vidar, and Raccoon Stealer.
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48% Bias Score
Banshee Stealer Malware Variant Targets 100 Million macOS Users
A new variant of the macOS Banshee Stealer malware, costing "$3,000" on the dark web, steals sensitive data from 100 million users by evading antivirus software using an encryption algorithm stolen from Apple's XProtect; security experts warn of the need for stronger security measures.
Banshee Stealer Malware Variant Targets 100 Million macOS Users
A new variant of the macOS Banshee Stealer malware, costing "$3,000" on the dark web, steals sensitive data from 100 million users by evading antivirus software using an encryption algorithm stolen from Apple's XProtect; security experts warn of the need for stronger security measures.
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48% Bias Score
Banshee Stealer Malware Targets 100 Million macOS Users
A new variant of the macOS Banshee Stealer malware, costing \$3,000 on the dark web, is actively targeting 100 million users, stealing sensitive data by evading detection through stolen Apple XProtect code and employing convincing phishing techniques.
Banshee Stealer Malware Targets 100 Million macOS Users
A new variant of the macOS Banshee Stealer malware, costing \$3,000 on the dark web, is actively targeting 100 million users, stealing sensitive data by evading detection through stolen Apple XProtect code and employing convincing phishing techniques.
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48% Bias Score
ChatGPT's Time Bandit Jailbreak Exposes AI Security Risks
The Time Bandit jailbreak, discovered by David Kuszmar, exploits ChatGPT's weaknesses in understanding timelines and ambiguous prompts, allowing users to bypass safety measures and access information on malware creation and weapons development; OpenAI is working on mitigating this.
ChatGPT's Time Bandit Jailbreak Exposes AI Security Risks
The Time Bandit jailbreak, discovered by David Kuszmar, exploits ChatGPT's weaknesses in understanding timelines and ambiguous prompts, allowing users to bypass safety measures and access information on malware creation and weapons development; OpenAI is working on mitigating this.
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24% Bias Score
International Crackdown Shuts Down Major Cybercrime Forums
German and international authorities shut down the cybercrime forums nulled.to and cracked.io, arresting eight individuals, seizing 67 devices and assets worth a mid-six-figure sum, and disrupting associated payment and hosting services.
International Crackdown Shuts Down Major Cybercrime Forums
German and international authorities shut down the cybercrime forums nulled.to and cracked.io, arresting eight individuals, seizing 67 devices and assets worth a mid-six-figure sum, and disrupting associated payment and hosting services.
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44% Bias Score
Fake CAPTCHAs Deliver Lumma Stealer Malware in Global Attack
A global malware campaign uses fake CAPTCHAs to deliver the Lumma Stealer, stealing passwords and sensitive data from various industries in countries including Argentina, Colombia, the U.S., and the Philippines, exploiting the Windows Run command to bypass browser defenses.
Fake CAPTCHAs Deliver Lumma Stealer Malware in Global Attack
A global malware campaign uses fake CAPTCHAs to deliver the Lumma Stealer, stealing passwords and sensitive data from various industries in countries including Argentina, Colombia, the U.S., and the Philippines, exploiting the Windows Run command to bypass browser defenses.
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56% Bias Score
Hidden Malware in Emails Bypasses Security: 29,000 Victims
New malware campaigns, VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivityStealer, hide malicious code in email images, bypassing security; one image was viewed 29,000 times, resulting in credential and financial data theft.
Hidden Malware in Emails Bypasses Security: 29,000 Victims
New malware campaigns, VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivityStealer, hide malicious code in email images, bypassing security; one image was viewed 29,000 times, resulting in credential and financial data theft.
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32% Bias Score
Android Malware Attack Bypasses Google Play Protect
A new Android malware attack, originating from fraudulent ads on Facebook and TikTok, tricks users into disabling Google Play Protect to install malicious apps, causing financial losses; the attack exploits WhatsApp, and cybersecurity firms have issued warnings.
Android Malware Attack Bypasses Google Play Protect
A new Android malware attack, originating from fraudulent ads on Facebook and TikTok, tricks users into disabling Google Play Protect to install malicious apps, causing financial losses; the attack exploits WhatsApp, and cybersecurity firms have issued warnings.
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52% Bias Score
Massive Google Chrome Extension Hack Bypasses 2FA
A cyberattack in late December 2024 compromised at least 35 Google Chrome extensions, potentially impacting 2.6 million users; attackers used phishing emails and fake Chrome Web Store domains to distribute malware bypassing two-factor authentication, specifically targeting Facebook accounts.
Massive Google Chrome Extension Hack Bypasses 2FA
A cyberattack in late December 2024 compromised at least 35 Google Chrome extensions, potentially impacting 2.6 million users; attackers used phishing emails and fake Chrome Web Store domains to distribute malware bypassing two-factor authentication, specifically targeting Facebook accounts.
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32% Bias Score