Unkillable Android XHelper Malware Reinstall Itself Again After Factory Reset
The Android XHelper malware was first identified in October 2019, it is known for its persistent capabilities. Once it gets installed to the
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Privacy & Digital-Rights Experts Worry Contact-Tracing Apps Lack Limits
Mobile-phone-based tracking of people can help fight pandemics, but privacy and security researchers stress that it needs to be done right.
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Cybercriminals Hide Malware & Phishing Sites Under SSL Certificates
More than half of the top 1 million websites use HTTPS, researchers report, but not all encrypted traffic is safe.
Source: Dark
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xHelper: The Russian Nesting Doll of Android Malware
Ultimately delivering the Triada payload, xHelper goes to great lengths to become virtually indestructible once installed on a smartphone.
Source: Threat Post
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71% of Security Pros See Threats Jump Since COVID-19 Outbreak
Phishing is the top threat, followed by websites offering false information about the pandemic, malware, and ransomware attacks.
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Official Government COVID-19 Mobile Apps Hide a Raft of Threats
Android apps launched for citizens in Iran, Colombia and Italy offer cyberattackers new attack vectors.
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9 Security Podcasts Worth Tuning In To
Recommendations for podcasts discussing news, trends, guidance, and stories across the cybersecurity industry.
Source: Dark Reading – Threat Intelligence – 9 Security
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80% of Exchange Servers Still Unpatched to Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft recently patched a remote code execution vulnerability with Microsoft Exchange Server that allows an attacker to use an Exchange user account to
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Facebook Secretly Tried to Buy Pegasus Spyware From NSO Group to Monitor Apple Users Activities & Access Data
NSO Group CEO Shalev Hulio Claim that Facebook tried to buy a Pegasus Spyware to monitor better their users especially access to the
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Misconfigured Containers Again Targeted by Cryptominer Malware
An attack group is searching for insecure containers exposing the Docker API and then installing a program that attempts to mine cryptocurrency. It’s
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