Apple Kills MacOS Feature Allowing Apps to Bypass Firewalls
Security researchers lambasted the controversial macOS Big Sur feature for exposing users’ sensitive data.
Source: Threat Post – Mobile Security – Apple
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AuthorLindsey O Donnell
Telegram Bots at Heart of Classiscam Scam-as-a-Service
The cybercriminal service has scammed victims out of $6.5 million and continues to spread on Telegram.
Source: Threat Post – Web Security
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Adobe Fixes 7 Critical Flaws, Blocks Flash Player Content
Adobe issued patches for seven critical arbitrary-code-execution flaws plaguing Windows and MacOS users.
Source: Threat Post – Web Security – Adobe Fixes
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Europol Reveals Dismantling of ‘Largest’ Underground Marketplace
Europol announced a wide-ranging investigation that led to the arrest of the alleged DarkMarket operator and the seizure of the marketplace’s infrastructure, including
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Post-Backlash, WhatsApp Spells Out Privacy Policy Updates
WhatsApp aimed to clear the air about its updated privacy policy after reports of mandatory data sharing with Facebook drove users to Signal
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Google Warns of Critical Android Remote Code Execution Bug
Google’s Android security update addressed 43 bugs overall affecting Android handsets, including Samsung phones.
Source: Threat Post – Mobile Security – Google
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Ticketmaster Coughs Up $10 Million Fine After Hacking Rival Business
Several Ticketmaster executives conspired a hack against a rival concert presales firm, in attempt to ‘choke off’ its business.
Source: Threat Post
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Cyber Monday is Every Monday: Securing the ‘New Normal’
From eCommerce threats, to attacks at the smart edge, Fortinet researchers discuss the top evolving threats of 2020, heading into the new year.
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Rana Android Malware Updates Allow WhatsApp, Telegram IM Snooping
The developers behind the Android malware have a new variant that spies on instant messages in WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype and more.
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Healthcare in Crisis: Diagnosing Cybersecurity Shortcomings in Unprecedented Times
In the early fog of the COVID-19 pandemic, cybersecurity took a back seat to keeping patients alive. Lost in the chaos was IT
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