Technology

May 18, 2023Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Vulnerability Cisco has released updates to address a set of nine security flaws in its Small Business Series Switches that could be exploited by an unauthenticated, remote attacker to run arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. “These vulnerabilities are due to improper validation of requests that are

Google on Wednesday said its Google Play‘s payments policy is compliant with the anti-trust watchdog CCI‘s order and it is pushing ahead with plans to enforce the policy in the country. “In 2020, we clarified the requirements of our payments policy, and developers in India have had considerable time to make the necessary changes to

May 17, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber Threat / Mobile Security A hacking group dubbed OilAlpha with suspected ties to Yemen’s Houthi movement has been linked to a cyber espionage campaign targeting development, humanitarian, media, and non-governmental organizations in the Arabian peninsula. “OilAlpha used encrypted chat messengers like WhatsApp to launch social engineering attacks against its targets,” cybersecurity

OnePlus, at MWC 2023, confirmed that it is working on a foldable smartphone and the first foldable offering from the Pete Lau-led company is confirmed to go official sometime in the third quarter. While the Chinese smartphone brand remains tight-lipped about the specifications of its first foldable handset, a new report suggests that OnePlus Fold and Oppo’s

May 16, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber Crime / Ransomware Ransomware affiliates associated with the Qilin ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) scheme earn anywhere between 80% to 85% of the ransom payments, according to new findings from Group-IB. The cybersecurity firm said it was able to infiltrate the group in March 2023, uncovering details about the affiliates’ payment structure and the

Samsung Galaxy S23 Tactical Edition and Galaxy XCover 6 Pro have been launched in the US as military-focused phones. These smartphones are said to be “mission-ready ” phones that support “the requirements of tactical and classified applications”. They are designed to meet the US military security requirements. They come with features such as the Android

May 16, 2023Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Threat Intel The Chinese nation-state actor known as Mustang Panda has been linked to a new set of sophisticated and targeted attacks aimed at European foreign affairs entities since January 2023. An analysis of these intrusions, per Check Point researchers Itay Cohen and Radoslaw Madej, has revealed a custom

Google recently rolled out an update for the Google app. The update reportedly caused severe battery draining and overheating issues for some Pixel users. These issues were mostly reported by Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series users. Users posted about their concerns and discussed the issues on online public forums. This is similar to an earlier

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