There’s Yet Another WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exposing over One Million Websites
by WordPress sites using the WPS Hide Login plugin, which currently number over one million, are at risk of being compromised by hackers…
Tag: privacy
Dangerous New Smishing Scheme Drains Victims’ Bank Accounts with just One Phone Call
by A new smishing campaign uses remote access Trojan malware to take over victims’ devices and drain their bank accounts with a single phone call…
Another Malware Campaign Hid Dangerous Banking Trojans in Legitimate-Looking Apps, Infecting over 300,000 Devices
by Mobile apps ostensibly offering mundane functions actually deployed banking Trojans onto over 300,000 victims’ devices to steal money…
Microsoft’s Passwordless Plans for Windows will Fail, Security Researcher Warn
by Microsoft plans to replace passwords in Windows with other means of authentication, but security experts worn this approach will not work…
Cyber-Criminals Abusing Christmas Package Delivery Anxiety to Steal Personal Information
Phishing is always a problem, but now, there are cyber-criminals exploiting holiday package deliveries to steal online shoppers’ information…
Twitter Now Bans Sharing ‘Private’ Photos and Videos without the Subject’s Consent
Twitter will not permit private images and videos to be published without the subject’s permission, except for public figures (mostly)…
Multi-Platform Spyware Tracks Victims over both Windows and Android
A recently discovered multi-platform spyware campaign called Chinotto is targeting Android devices and Windows PCs, specifically aimed at certain groups… Cybersecurity experts are warning the …
New Scams Aggressively Targeting Netflix and Other Streaming Service Customers
Streaming services are so very popular they present irresistible opportunities for cyber-criminals, by ripping off unsuspecting consumers…
Super-Expensive ‘Joker’ Rip Off Malware Infects another 7 Popular Apps, so Delete them Right Now
The malicious Joker Trojan secretly signs victims up for expensive services by infiltrating their devices and stealing credentials…
PC Gamers Beware! There’s a New Phishing Scam Hitting Discord Right Now
Discord is being leveraged by cyber-criminals to propagate a new phishing scam against PC gamers to steal their Steam login credentials…
Apple’s Software Guru again Warns Against Sideloading Apps
Apple’s top people are again arguing against the ability of iOS owners being able to sideload apps, but ignore a very stark security reality…
WordPress Site Administrators, Delete this Plugin Immediately because Hackers can Seize Control
WordPress social media sharing plugin NextScripts automatically posts new content but contains a serious security flaw hackers can exploit…
Google Bans 151 Dangerous Android Apps for Stealing through a Scam Campaign so Delete them Immediately
Google has removed 151 dangerous Android apps from the Google Play Store for ripping off consumers for as much as $40 per month…
Unsurprisingly, Third-Party Health Apps can be Hacked and Ransomware is at Least a Billion-Dollar Market
Security experts warn the public that third-party health apps are susceptible to outside compromise, as ransomware becomes a billion-dollar industry…
Apple Claims iOS is Safer than Android because it Doesn’t Allow Sideloading Apps
Apple continues its fight against the European Commission’s proposed Digital Markets Act, stating sideloaded apps present consumer dangers…
Cybercriminals are Targeting Victims with Dangerous Malware through Fake COVID Vaccine Information
Hackers have put a new spin on an old malware deployment trick by fooling people into clicking dangerous links, disguised as important COVID info…