Technology

May 15, 2023Ravie LakshmananEndpoint Security / Ransomware A new ransomware group known as RA Group has become the latest threat actor to leverage the leaked Babuk ransomware source code to spawn its own locker variant. The cybercriminal gang, which is said to have been operating since at least April 22, 2023, is rapidly expanding its

WhatsApp has rolled out new Chat Lock feature to help its users keep their messages and conversations private and secure. While WhatsApp already provide an end-to-end encryption on the app, the new feature act as an added layer by letting users select the conversations that they want to keep hidden from access to anyone else.

May 15, 2023Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / SCADA Several security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in cloud management platforms associated with three industrial cellular router vendors that could expose operational technology (OT) networks to external attacks. The findings were presented by Israeli industrial cybersecurity firm OTORIO at the Black Hat Asia 2023 conference last week. The 11

The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G has been launched as the company’s new mid-range offering in India. It packs some value-for-money hardware such as a triple-camera setup, 120Hz AMOLED display, and a design that is synonymous with the flagship Samsung Galaxy S23 (Review) series. The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G takes on the likes of the Nothing Phone

May 12, 2023Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Ransomware U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have warned of attacks carried out by a threat actor known as the Bl00dy Ransomware Gang that attempt to exploit vulnerable PaperCut servers against the education facilities sector in the country. The attacks took place in early May 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Google Pixel 7a was launched earlier this week alongside Pixel Fold during the company’s I/O event. The Pixel 6a successor has a new design language, inspired by the premium Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones. Google’s in-house Tensor G2 SoC powers the Pixel 7a and it has a 64-megapixel dual rear camera unit. It

In today’s interconnected world, where organisations regularly exchange sensitive information with customers, partners and employees, secure collaboration has become increasingly vital. However, collaboration can pose a security risk if not managed properly. To ensure that collaboration remains secure, organisations need to take steps to protect their data. Since collaborating is essential for almost any team

Vivo S17 Pro is reportedly in the works. The Vivo S17 series is expected to succeed the Vivo 16 series — which included the Vivo S16, Vivo S16e and Vivo S16 Pro. Similarly, the S17 lineup is likely to include Vivo S17, Vivo S17e and Vivo S17 Pro models. The company has not confirmed any

May 12, 2023Ravie LakshmananLinux / Malware A previously undocumented and mostly undetected variant of a Linux backdoor called BPFDoor has been spotted in the wild, cybersecurity firm Deep Instinct said in a technical report published this week. “BPFDoor retains its reputation as an extremely stealthy and difficult-to-detect malware with this latest iteration,” security researchers Shaul

HTC U23 Pro is confirmed to launch globally next week. The Taiwanese smartphone maker recently launched the HTC Wildfire E2 Play, now available in select African markets. The company announced the news of the upcoming U23 model on Saturday. Live images of the smartphone were leaked on a Taiwanese message board earlier this week. The leaked images hinted

May 13, 2023Ravie Lakshmanan A new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS or PaaS) platform named Greatness has been leveraged by cybercriminals to target business users of the Microsoft 365 cloud service since at least mid-2022, effectively lowering the bar to entry for phishing attacks. “Greatness, for now, is only focused on Microsoft 365 phishing pages, providing its affiliates

OnePlus Nord 3 5G is expected to launch soon in India. The phone is said to succeed the OnePlus Nord 2 model, which was released in July 2021. The upcoming smartphone was previously spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website suggesting its imminent India launch. Earlier leaks suggested that the OnePlus Nord 3 5G

May 12, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber Threat / Malware Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an ongoing phishing campaign that makes use of a unique attack chain to deliver the XWorm malware on targeted systems. Securonix, which is tracking the activity cluster under the name MEME#4CHAN, said some of the attacks have primarily targeted manufacturing firms and healthcare clinics

India’s competition watchdog has begun an inquiry into Google after some companies alleged the service fee the US firm charges for in-app payments breaches an earlier antitrust directive, a regulatory order seen by Reuters showed on Friday. Tinder-owner Match Group and Indian startups have asked the watchdog to investigate Google’s new User Choice Billing (UCB)

May 12, 2023Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Malware As many as five security flaws have been disclosed in Netgear RAX30 routers that could be chained to bypass authentication and achieve remote code execution. “Successful exploits could allow attackers to monitor users’ internet activity, hijack internet connections, and redirect traffic to malicious websites or inject malware into

Lava Agni 2 5G is set to launch in India soon. The company has confirmed the launch date of the smartphone. The phone has officially been teased to feature a curved display and confirmed to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC. It will succeed the Lava Agni 5G, which was released in the country

May 11, 2023The Hacker News According to Forrester, External Attack Surface Management (EASM) emerged as a market category in 2021 and gained popularity in 2022. In a different report, Gartner concluded that vulnerability management vendors are expanding their offerings to include Attack Surface Management (ASM) for a suite of comprehensive offensive security solutions. Recognition from

Google has introduced the App Streaming feature to Chromebooks that will let users access their Android phone apps on the device. It will synchronize apps between ChromeOS and Android. The tech giant has rolled out the app streaming ability through Phone Hub in ChromeOS Beta. With the feature enabled, users can now reply to a

A previously undetected advanced persistent threat (APT) actor dubbed Red Stinger has been linked to attacks targeting Eastern Europe since 2020. “Military, transportation, and critical infrastructure were some of the entities being targeted, as well as some involved in the September East Ukraine referendums,” Malwarebytes disclosed in a report published today. “Depending on the campaign,

YouTube is reportedly planning to disable the ability to block ads for non-premium users. The video streaming platform has been spotted testing a new feature to block ad blockers from using YouTube. This means that users who have been using the ad blocker will. not be able to play videos until they disable their settings.