Asus ROG Phone 7 is all set to go official in India on April 13. Ahead of the official debut, the upcoming ROG series smartphone is said to have received certification from Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). While the listing does not hint at any key specifications of the phone, it does indicate
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Apr 08, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber War / Cyber Threat The Iranian nation-state group known as MuddyWater has been observed carrying out destructive attacks on hybrid environments under the guise of a ransomware operation. That’s according to new findings from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team, which discovered the threat actor targeting both on-premises and cloud infrastructures in
Vivo X90 series has been recently tipped to launch in India by April end. The smartphones in the Vivo X90 lineup — which include the Vivo X90 and the Vivo X90 Pro— have already launched in China last year in November. While the company is yet to share anything about the detailed specifications of the phones,
Apr 07, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber Threat / Online Security In yet another sign that Telegram is increasingly becoming a thriving hub for cybercrime, researchers have found that threat actors are using the messaging platform to peddle phishing kits and help set up phishing campaigns. “To promote their ‘goods,’ phishers create Telegram channels through which they educate
Motorola is reportedly planning to expand its foldable smartphone series with Moto Razr+ 2023. There have been various reports on the expected name of the smartphone. It was previously reported that Motorola will launch this new foldable smartphone with the Razr+ moniker instead of the Razr brand name. Now, the smartphone has also been listed
Apr 07, 2023Ravie Lakshmanan Microsoft said it teamed up with Fortra and Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC) to tackle the abuse of Cobalt Strike by cybercriminals to distribute malware, including ransomware. To that end, the tech giant’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) revealed that it secured a court order in the U.S. to “remove
We saw multiple new smartphone announcements this year, including the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, OnePlus 11 5G, and much more. Nevertheless, several leading brands such as Google, Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme, and Vivo are gearing up to unveil new devices in the coming days. While Poco is reportedly looking to unveil Poco F5
Critical infrastructure attacks are a preferred target for cyber criminals. Here’s why and what’s being done to protect them. What is Critical Infrastructure and Why is It Attacked? Critical infrastructure is the physical and digital assets, systems and networks that are vital to national security, the economy, public health, or safety. It can be government-
Google is reportedly working on a feature which will enable the Find My Device feature to work even when the concerned smartphone is turned off. This feature is similar to Apple AirTags or the Find My feature. The report suggests that the Mountain View-based tech giant is planning to release this feature soon. Although it
Apr 06, 2023Ravie LakshmananPrivacy / Mobile Security Google is enacting a new data deletion policy for Android apps that allow account creation to also offer users with a setting to delete their accounts in an attempt to provide more transparency and control over their data. “For apps that enable app account creation, developers will soon
Vivo T2 5G series is set to launch in India on April 11, as the company expands its T-series of smartphones in the country. The series will include the Vivo T2 5G and Vivo T2x 5G models. This series is expected to succeed the Vivo T1 lineup, which was released in the country last year.
Apr 05, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber Threat / Malware Portuguese users are being targeted by a new malware codenamed CryptoClippy that’s capable of stealing cryptocurrency as part of a malvertising campaign. The activity leverages SEO poisoning techniques to entice users searching for “WhatsApp web” to rogue domains hosting the malware, Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 said in
Oppo A1 5G is slated to be launched in China soon. The smartphone has recently been spotted on certification sites for Geekbanch, TENNA, and China Telecom, hinting at its imminent launch. The listing on these websites have revealed key specifications about the upcoming smartphone. The Oppo A1 5G is hinted to get a Snapdragon 695
Apr 05, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber Threat / Dark Web The threat actor behind the information-stealing malware known as Typhon Reborn has resurfaced with an updated version (V2) that packs in improved capabilities to evade detection and resist analysis. The new version is offered for sale on the criminal underground for $59 per month, $360 per year,
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is official in India. The new mainstream 5G smartphone is one of the company’s most affordable Nord-branded phones, and it is the successor to the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (Review). The Nord CE 3 Lite 5G gets notable upgrades in some areas while some aspects have stayed the same. Thankfully for
Clouded vision CTI systems are confronted with some major issues ranging from the size of the collection networks to their diversity, which ultimately influence the degree of confidence they can put on their signals. Are they fresh enough and sufficiently reliable to avoid any false positives or any poisoning? Do I risk acting on outdated
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G powered by Snapdragon 695 SoC was launched in India on Tuesday (April 4). The New Nord series smartphone succeeds the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G from last year. It comes in two colour options with a glossy finish and features a 6.72-inch LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate.
Microsoft has announced plans to automatically block embedded files with “dangerous extensions” in OneNote following reports that the note-taking service is being increasingly abused for malware delivery. Up until now, users were shown a dialog warning them that opening such attachments could harm their computer and data, but it was possible to dismiss the prompt
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 could be unveiled in the second half of this year. The South Korean tech giant is yet to reveal any details about the fifth generation of Galaxy Z fold, but rumours about the foldable handset have already surfaced on the Web. A fresh report suggests that the Galaxy Z Fold 5
Apr 03, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber Attack / Data Security Data storage devices maker Western Digital on Monday disclosed a “network security incident” that involved unauthorized access to its systems. The breach is said to have occurred on March 26, 2023, enabling an unnamed third party to gain access to a “number of the company’s systems.” Following