FTC Slams Children’s App Developer for COPPA Violations
Children’s app developer HyperBeard must pay $150,000 after the FTC claimed it violated privacy laws.
Electrolux, Others Conned Out of Big Money by BEC Scammer
Kenenty Hwan Kim has pleaded guilty to swindling the appliance giant and other companies in a set of elaborate schemes.
News Wrap: Fake Minneapolis Police Breach, Zoom End-To-End Encryption Debate
Threatpost editors discuss debunked reports of a Minneapolis police department breach and Zoom announcing only paying users would get end-to-end encryption.
WhatsApp Phone Numbers Pop Up in Google Search Results — But is it a Bug?
A researcher found that phone numbers tied to WhatsApp accounts are indexed publicly on Google Search creating what he claims is a “privacy issue” for users.
Tycoon Ransomware Banks on Unusual Image File Tactic
To fly under the radar, the newly discovered ransomware is compiled into a Java image file format that’s rarely used by developers.
Trump, Biden Campaign Staffers Targeted By APT Phishing Emails
Google TAG researchers warn that APTs are targeting campaign staffers for both Donald Trump and Joe Biden with phishing emails.
Understanding the Payload-Less Email Attacks Evading Your Security Team
Business email compromise (BEC) attacks represent a small percentage of email attacks, but disproportionately represent the greatest financial risk.
Zoom Restricts End-to-End Encryption to Paid Users
The end-to-end encryption feature will not be offered to free users, Zoom’s CEO said, in case Zoom needed to comply with federal and local law enforcement.
U.S. Nuclear Contractor Hit with Maze Ransomware, Data Leaked
Westech International provides maintenance for the Minuteman III nuclear-missile program and runs programs for multiple branches of the military.
Google Faces Privacy Lawsuit Over Tracking Users in Incognito Mode
A $5 billion class-action lawsuit filed in a California federal court alleges that Google’s Chrome incognito mode collects browser data without people’s knowledge or consent.