URI spoofing flaw could phish WhatsApp, Signal, Instagram, and iMessage users

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:40:38 +0000

A URI spoofing flaw affecting popular messaging apps, which include Signal, Instagram, and iMessage, could direct users to potentially malicious destinations.

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Update now! Google launches Chrome version 100 and fixes 28 vulnerabilities

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:13:19 +0000

Google has launched version 100 of Chrome which patches 28 vulnerabilities and introduces some new features with security and privacy implications.

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“A little gift for you” SMS spam appears to come from your own phone number

Credit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:55:25 +0000

The message reads “Free Msg: Your bill is paid for March. Thanks, here’s a little gift for you”, but it appears to come from your own number.

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New spear phishing campaign targets Russian dissidents

Credit to Author: Threat Intelligence Team| Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:02:48 +0000

We’ve identified a new campaign using a combination of exploits, malicious macros and other lures that is targeted at Russian individuals who may have violated restrictions imposed by the Russian government.

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Attacks on Ukraine communications are a major part of the war

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:11:34 +0000

Along with the physical war in Ukraine there are accompanying cyberattacks, and communication lines are among the primary targets.

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Looking over your shoulder: when small mistakes have big consequences

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:21:57 +0000

We take a look at how people up to no good in the digital realm often make small mistakes which bring major consequences.

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Satellites are critical infrastructure and need to be cybersecured

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:27:03 +0000

Satellites have become a main link in communications, and given some recent events it has become clear why we consider them to be critical infrastructure.

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