WolfRAT Android Malware Targets WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger
Researchers link the malware to Wolf Research operators with “high confidence” after it was spotted in campaigns targeting Thai users.
Verizon’s 2020 DBIR
Verizon’s 2020 DBIR is out, you can download a copy or peruse their publication online. Kaspersky was a contributor once again, and we are happy to provide generalized incident data from our unique and objective research. We have contributed to this project and others like it for years now. This year’s ~120 page report analyses…
Bluetooth Bugs Allow Impersonation Attacks on Legions of Devices
A host of unpatched security bugs that allow BIAS attacks affects Bluetooth chips from Apple, Intel, Qualcomm, Samsung and others.
Adobe Patches Critical RCE Flaw in Character Animator App
A critical remote code execution flaw in Adobe Character Animator was fixed in an out-of-band Tuesday patch.
Clever Phishing Attack Bypasses MFA to Nab Microsoft Office 365 Credentials
The attack discovered by Cofense can steal sensitive user data stored on the cloud as well as find other victims to target.
Verizon Data Breach Report: DoS Skyrockets, Espionage Dips
Denial of Service (DoS), ransomware, and financially-motivated data breaches were the winners in this year’s Verizon DBIR.
Ransomware Gang Arrested for Spreading Locky to Hospitals
A group of four people calling themselves “Pentaguard” were arrested in house raids.
ProLock Ransomware Teams Up With QakBot Trojan to Infect Victims
ProLock is relatively new, but already the ransomware is making waves by using QakBot infections to access networks, gain persistence and avoid detection.
Edison Mail iOS Bug Exposes Emails to Strangers
A bug introduced in an iOS software update on the Edison Mail app allowed emails to be viewed by strangers.
Hoaxcalls Botnet Exploits Symantec Secure Web Gateways
The fast-moving botnet has added an exploit for an unpatched bug in an unsupported version of the security gateway.