Firefox Flaw Allowed Hackers to Remotely Open Malicious Sites on Android Phones
A vulnerability identified in Firefox for Android could have been exploited to remotely open arbitrary websites on a targeted user’s phone without the need...
Tagged: Malicious
Criminals sending malicious emails claiming to be from the rector of Moscow State University – E Hacking News
A malicious program that steals passwords was sent out in mid-September by scammers in letters claiming to be from the rector of Moscow State...
Government Backed ‘MDBR’ Service Blocks Connections to Malicious Domains
A new Malicious Domain Blocking and Reporting (MDBR) service will help organizations improve security by preventing IT systems from connecting to malicious domains. Launched...
Malicious npm package caught trying to steal sensitive Discord and browser files
The npm security team has removed a malicious JavaScript library from the npm portal that was designed to steal sensitive files from an infected...
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Malicious Behavior Found in Advertising SDK Used by 1,200 iOS Apps
Researchers at developer security company Snyk claim to have identified malicious behavior in an advertising SDK that is present in more than 1,200 iOS...
Amazon Alexa Bugs Allowed Hackers to Install Malicious Skills Remotely
Attention! If you use Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa in you smart speakers, just opening an innocent-looking web-link could let attackers install hacking skills on...
Malicious Actor Controlled 23% of Tor Exit Nodes
A malicious actor was at one point in control of roughly 23% of the entire Tor network’s exit capacity, a security researcher has discovered....
Magecart group uses homoglyph attacks to fool you into visiting malicious websites
A new credit card skimming campaign making use of homoglyph techniques has been connected to an existing Magecart threat group. Homoglyph attacks may sound...
Tens of Malicious Chrome Extensions Used in Global Surveillance Campaign
Malicious Chrome extensions employed in a massive global surveillance campaign have been downloaded by millions before removal, Awake Security reveals. The campaign, which impacted...
Australia Under ‘Malicious’ Cyberattacks From State Actor
Australia’s prime minister said Friday his country was under a broad cyberattack from a “state-based actor” targeting government, public services and businesses, with suspicions...