apple Apple Removes Controversial Firewall Bypass in macOS Big Sur Update Apple addresses major security concerns by removing a hidden exemption list in the macOS Big Sur 11.2 beta that allowed native apps to bypass user firewalls.
love bug Love Bug Creator Finally Admits Guilt Two Decades After Global Cyberattack Twenty years after unleashing the devastating Love Bug computer worm, Filipino creator Onel de Guzman publicly admits his guilt and expresses regret. The 2000 attack infected 45 million machines and caused billions in damages worldwide.
microsoft Microsoft Warns Users to Abandon Unsupported Windows Versions Microsoft reminds users that unsupported Windows versions no longer receive critical security updates, leaving PCs vulnerable to malware. The company strongly recommends upgrading to Windows 11 or purchasing a new compatible device.
lockbit New LockBit Ransomware Uses Self-Spreading Automation to Rapidly Encrypt Networks A relatively new ransomware strain named LockBit relies on highly automated, self-spreading features to ravage corporate networks in just hours instead of weeks. The malware exploits weak administrative passwords and missing multi-factor authentication to quickly lock down victim data.
android New EventBot Malware Targets Android Banking and Crypto Apps A sophisticated new Android malware named EventBot steals passwords and two-factor codes from over 200 banking and cryptocurrency apps. The threat exploits accessibility features to quietly siphon funds and remains actively under development.
google Google Removes Over 500 Malicious Chrome Extensions Exposing Millions Google removes more than 500 data-stealing Chrome extensions from its Web Store after a security researcher uncovers a massive ad fraud network.
google Google Purges Over 500 Malicious Chrome Extensions from Web Store Google removes more than 500 Chrome extensions after security researchers discover they secretly redirect users to malicious ads. Millions of users are likely impacted by the hidden malware.
google Google Purges 500 Malicious Chrome Extensions After Security Research Google removes 500 deceptive Chrome extensions from its Web Store that bombard users with unwanted ads and malicious redirects. The malicious add-ons affect over 1.7 million users before researchers alert the tech giant.
google chrome Google Chrome Targets Insecure Downloads on Secure Pages Google Chrome implements a phased approach to block non-HTTPS file downloads initiated on secure web pages to protect user privacy and security.
cybersecurity Forensic Report Links Saudi Crown Prince Account to Jeff Bezos WhatsApp Hack A new Guardian report reveals that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos had large amounts of data stolen from his phone via a malicious WhatsApp message sent from an account used by Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.
google Google Forms App Defense Alliance to Combat Malicious Android Software Google partners with ESET, Lookout, and Zimperium to create the App Defense Alliance, an effort to better detect and block harmful apps before they reach users.
whatsapp WhatsApp Sues Israeli Spyware Maker NSO Over Mass Phone Hacking WhatsApp files a federal lawsuit against NSO Group for allegedly developing malware that hacked 1,400 devices by exploiting an audio-calling vulnerability. The attack targets journalists and human rights defenders by infecting phones even when users do not answer the calls.
android Dozens of Android Apps Secretly Serve Adware to Millions of Users Security researchers discover 42 Android apps on the Google Play store that infect millions of devices with adware. The malicious apps hide their icons, mimic legitimate software, and actively avoid detection by Google's security systems.
apple Google Uncovers Massive Multi-Year iPhone Hacking Campaign Google researchers reveal that a series of hacked websites secretly infected thousands of iPhones over two years with highly invasive malware. The attack extracts sensitive data like passwords and messages, though Apple has since patched the vulnerabilities.
facebook Facebook Sues Developers Over Malicious Ad Click Fraud Scheme Facebook takes legal action against two app developers for using malware to generate fake ad clicks and steal advertising revenue. The tech giant refunds affected advertisers while Google bans the offending apps from its Play Store.