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Apple on Wednesday backported security updates to older iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch devices to address a critical security flaw that has been actively exploited in the wild. The issue, tracked as CVE-2022-32893 (CVSS score: 8.8), is an out-of-bounds write issue affecting WebKit that could lead to arbitrary code execution when processing maliciously crafted web

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out an Android beta build that adds voice call support to Wear OS 3 smartwatches. With the latest update, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and the recently launched Galaxy Watch 5 users can attend WhatsApp voice calls from their wrist. The feature is reportedly enabled by default on WhatsApp for Android beta

Five imposter extensions for the Google Chrome web browser masquerading as Netflix viewers and others have been found to track users’ browsing activity and profit of retail affiliate programs. “The extensions offer various functions such as enabling users to watch Netflix shows together, website coupons, and taking screenshots of a website,” McAfee researchers Oliver Devane

Sony Xperia 5 IV is expected to go official on September 1. Just a day before the formal debut, the handset has allegedly appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site, hinting at its key specifications. The listing suggests 8GB RAM and Android 12 operating system on the Sony Xperia 5 IV. The smartphone could be powered

A months-long cyber espionage campaign undertaken by a Chinese nation-state group targeted several entities with reconnaissance malware so as to glean information about its victims and meet its strategic goals. “The targets of this recent campaign spanned Australia, Malaysia, and Europe, as well as entities that operate in the South China Sea,” enterprise security firm

Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is set to launch globally on September 19. Ahead of its launch, a tipster has reportedly shared purported renders of the upcoming Asus ROG Phone 6D series. The series will include the ROG Phone 6D and ROG Phone 6D Ultimate, according to a report. The images suggest that the Asus

As many as three disparate but related campaigns between March and Jun 2022 have been found to deliver a variety of malware, including ModernLoader, RedLine Stealer, and cryptocurrency miners onto compromised systems. “The actors use PowerShell, .NET assemblies, and HTA and VBS files to spread across a targeted network, eventually dropping other pieces of malware,

Google Pixel Watch price has reportedly been leaked online. The smartwatch is tipped launch alongside the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro. The wearable is purportedly turning out to be one of most talked about products globally, as leaks about the smartwatch continue to pour in since Google made it official at this

A new ransomware strain written in Golang dubbed “Agenda” has been spotted in the wild, targeting healthcare and education entities in Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Thailand. “Agenda can reboot systems in safe mode, attempts to stop many server-specific processes and services, and has multiple modes to run,” Trend Micro researchers said in an

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 was a solid offering as far as foldables are concerned, but its ergonomics, battery life, cameras, and especially its premium pricing held it back from being a top recommendation. This year, Samsung says it has doubled down on improving these areas with its new Galaxy Z Fold 4. Along with this,

A Turkish-speaking entity called Nitrokod has been attributed to an active cryptocurrency mining campaign that involves impersonating a desktop application for Google Translate to infect over 111,000 victims in 11 countries since 2019. “The malicious tools can be used by anyone,” Maya Horowitz, vice president of research at Check Point, said in a statement shared

Motorola Motorola Edge 30 Neo’s possible colour options have reportedly been tipped, ahead of the launch of Motorola’s purported upcoming handset. The Motorola Edge 30 Neo is said to be the same smartphone that was initially said to be the Motorola Edge Lite with the codename Motorola Miami. The smartphone will reportedly be powered by

In recent months, the House of Representatives has been hard at work drafting various spending bills for the 2023 fiscal year. While these bills provide funding for a vast array of government programs and agencies, there was one thing that really stands out. Collectively, the bills that are making their way through the house allocate

Samsung Galaxy S22 series has reportedly started receiving the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 Beta in India, according to a community post on Samsung’s official forum. The beta update comes with the build version S908EXXU2ZVHK in the subcontinent. It also brings the August 2022 Android security patch to the Galaxy S22 series, as per the

The threat actor behind the SolarWinds supply chain attack has been linked to yet another “highly targeted” post-exploitation malware that could be used to maintain persistent access to compromised environments. Dubbed MagicWeb by Microsoft’s threat intelligence teams, the development reiterates Nobelium’s commitment to developing and maintaining purpose-built capabilities. Nobelium is the tech giant’s moniker for

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a solution to include the camera shortcut on the main interface for its app on Android. In a previous beta update on WhatsApp for Android, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform replaced the camera tab with the communities tab. The recently rolled out beta update also removed the camera shortcut entirely.

Nation-state threat actors are increasingly adopting and integrating the Sliver command-and-control (C2) framework in their intrusion campaigns as a replacement for Cobalt Strike. “Given Cobalt Strike’s popularity as an attack tool, defenses against it have also improved over time,” Microsoft security experts said. “Sliver thus presents an attractive alternative for actors looking for a lesser-known

Oppo A77s could be the next entry in the company’s A-series lineup of affordable smartphones. The Chinese tech giant has already launched the Oppo A77 5G and the Oppo A77 4G handsets this year. Now, the rumoured A77s has been reportedly spotted on several certification sites across the world that could indicate its imminent arrival.

Iranian state-sponsored actors are leaving no stone unturned to exploit unpatched systems running Log4j to target Israeli entities, indicating the vulnerability’s long tail for remediation. Microsoft attributed the latest set of activities to the umbrella threat group tracked as MuddyWater (aka Cobalt Ulster, Mercury, Seedworm, or Static Kitten), which is linked to the Iranian intelligence

Samsung is reportedly working on a dual screen phone that will come with a rear-facing transparent display in addition to the primary display. The patent application for the dual screen handset from Samsung is said to have been discovered at the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) and was filed in January. The latest foldable smartphones