Technology

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.

May 10, 2023Ravie LakshmananPrivacy / Safety / Security Google unveiled a slew of new privacy, safety, and security features today at its annual developer conference, Google I/O. The tech giant’s latest initiatives are aimed at protecting its users from cyber threats, including phishing attacks and malicious websites, while providing more control and transparency over their

Google Pixel Fold was launched at the Google I/O 2023 event on Wednesday, May 10. As expected, following multiple leaks and rumours, the first foldable smartphone from Google is powered by the in-house Tensor G2 SoC. The Google Pixel Fold runs on Android 14 and it flaunts triple rear cameras. It comes with 12GB of

May 10, 2023Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Windows Cybersecurity researchers have shared details about a now-patched security flaw in Windows MSHTML platform that could be abused to bypass integrity protections on targeted machines. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-29324 (CVSS score: 6.5), has been described as a security feature bypass. It was addressed by Microsoft as part of

Google Pixel 7a, successor to the Pixel 6a, will be launched tonight on May 10 at the Google I/O event. It has been already confirmed that the handset will launch in India on May 11. Ahead of the smartphone’s official launch, the company has teased the price and an early bird offer for the Pixel

May 09, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber Crime / DDoS Attack U.S. authorities have announced the seizure of 13 internet domains that offered DDoS-for-hire services to other criminal actors. The takedown is part of an ongoing international initiative dubbed Operation PowerOFF that’s aimed at dismantling criminal DDoS-for-hire infrastructures worldwide. The development comes almost five months after a “sweep”

Tecno Phantom V Yoga, an allegedly upcoming flagship model from the Chinese smartphone company Tecno, has been reportedly spotted on a Chinese platform. The post on the website has tipped several specifications of the flip smartphone, which is said to be powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 8050 SoC. The Tecno Phantom V Yoga has been

A gambling company in the Philippines was the target of a China-aligned threat actor as part of a campaign that has been ongoing since October 2021. Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET is tracking the series of attacks against Southeast Asian gambling companies under the name Operation ChattyGoblin. “These attacks use a specific tactic: targeting the victim

Poco has just launched a new F series phone in India called the F5 5G. It’s a follow up to last year’s F4 5G (Review) and it promises big improvements in terms of performance and battery life. The Poco F5 5G is very similar to the Redmi Note 12 Turbo which was recently launched in China.

May 08, 2023Ravie LakshmananData Breach / Software Security The threat actors behind the ransomware attack on Taiwanese PC maker MSI last month have leaked the company’s private code signing keys on their dark website. “Confirmed, Intel OEM private key leaked, causing an impact on the entire ecosystem,” Alex Matrosov, founder and CEO of firmware security

HTC U23 Pro could make its debut soon as the Taiwanese smartphone maker’s next smartphone. Nearly a month ago, the HTC Wildfire E2 Play was launched in Africa and now the firm is reportedly working on a new smartphone. The purported handset recently surfaced on a Taiwanese message board, giving us a sneak peek of

May 08, 2023The Hacker NewsWebinar / Ransomware Are you concerned about ransomware attacks? You’re not alone. In recent years, these attacks have become increasingly common and can cause significant damage to organizations of all sizes. But there’s good news – with the right security measures in place, such as real-time MFA and service account protection,

Lava Agni 2 5G will reportedly be released in India soon. The phone is expected to succeed the Lava Agni 5G which was launched in November 2021. The smartphone has also been recently teased by the company to feature a curved display and a large circular rear camera module. Lava Agni 2 5G has already