Cyber threats

Zyxel fixes major vulnerability in home NAS devicesUsers are advised to update their systems immediately to avoid potential cyber-attacksZyxel, a company renowned for the production of network connected storage devices (NAS) for home use, has solved a significant security problem. The vulnerability, named CVE-2023-27988, was a high-severity security risk involving authenticated command injection. This security issue was seen in the device...

SpinOk spyware found in over 100 android apps with 421 million downloadsMalicious software, identified by Doctor Web, steals data and interacts with users through bogus games and prizes, endangering privacyThe antivirus company, Doctor Web, has detected spy software in more than 100 Android applications. These applications have amassed over 421 million downloads on Google Play. The malicious entity, dubbed 'SpinOk' by Doctor Web, comes in the form of a marketing SDK.SpinOk hidden features and user interaction...

Virtual assistants: from protagonists to pop-ups on the stage of artificial intelligenceA worrying stasis as modern artificial intelligence advances by leaps and boundsIn recent years, the roar of tech giants like Google and Amazon has resounded in every corner of the planet, thanks to well-known personalities: Google Assistant and Alexa. These virtual assistants have invaded our homes, promising to revolutionize their daily lives with a simple voice command. But the...

Cyber security emergency: checkmate in the Dallas courtBrazos county responds to vyberattacks: from dramatic consequences to building a dtrong defense lineCyber attacks undermine the security of vital data, which can cause dramatic consequences. A case in point occurred recently in the United States, when the Dallas Municipal Courthouse became the target of such an attack. The result was catastrophic: the building was closed for nearly a month. This incident...

Generative AI abuse: a growing threat to online securityActiveFence report reveals how generative AI is being used for child abuse material production, disinformation propagation and extremismMalevolent actors are abusing Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to commit child sexual abuse (CSAM), disinformation, fraud and extremism, says ActiveFence. According to Noam Schwartz, CEO and founder of ActiveFence, "The explosion of generative AI has far-reaching implications for all corners of...

DogeRAT: the new open source danger for AndroidWarning to users: sophisticated malware sneaks through supposedly safe applications, with India as the main targetIn a sophisticated malware campaign, DogeRAT, a new open source Remote Access Trojan (RAT), is primarily targeting Android users in India. This malware is distributed through social media and messenger platforms, masquerading as legitimate applications such as Opera Mini, OpenAI ChatGOT and premium versions...

Spain's plan to curb encryption sparks controversy: an in-depth look at global cybersecurity issuesFrom Meta's record GDPR fine to allegations against NSO Group's Pegasus spywareIn a document recently exposed, it was unveiled that Spanish officials are looking to impose restrictions on end-to-end encryption across the European Union. This came to light as part of a wider European investigation concerning proposals to scrutinize private messages for material related to child...

Innovative phishing approach exploits browser-based file archivingThe latest cybercrime method mirrors genuine file archiving software within web browsers, capitalizing on new top-level domains and raising cybersecurity concernsAn innovative phishing approach named "browser-based file archiving" offers a way to impersonate file archiving software, like WinRAR, in a web browser, occurring when a victim lands on a .ZIP website.Revealed by security researcher mr.d0x, the tactic involves making use of a .zip website to present...

Cyber attacks halved in one yearMedical device alert: let's not let our guard downCyber attacks in Italy are declining in early 2023. However, the risk associated with medical devices is increasing. Exprivia brings it back.The IT consulting firm has seen a 50% drop in cyberattacks over the previous year. But despite this positive data, experts warn that we must not let our guard down.In...

IT security: growing attacks and new protection plansCyberattacks up 7% globally and new plans to protect against ransomwareThe rise of cyberattacks on a global scale is a worrying phenomenon, with ransomware continuing to be the main threat to the public. That's the conclusion that emerged from the latest report published by Check Point Research, a company specializing in information security. According to analysts, during...