Malicious coronavirus app spread via router hijacking
Hackers are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to unleash malware. The latest scam uses router hijacking to install a malicious app.
Norwegian Cruise Line experiences data breach of travel agents records
Travel agents who have worked with Norwegian Cruise Line should take note. Your information is now being used by cybercriminals.
World Health Organization targeted in cyberespionage attack
The World Health Organization (WHO), which is leading the global fight against COVID-19, must divert resources to fight off a cyberespionage attack.
Trend Micro patches critical vulnerabilities for Apex One and OfficeScan
Trend Micro has found and patched numerous high-to-critical vulnerabilities for two of its products, according to a security bulletin on the company’s business support page. The vulnerabilities range from 8-10 […]
Ransomware recap: Welcome to the never-ending nightmare
A new report confirms what many companies and individuals learned firsthand — ransomware was a nightmare in 2019. What does this say about 2020?
New Mexico sues Google for violating privacy of minors
New Mexico is suing Google for alleged privacy violations against minors, specifically that it uses its Google Education program to mine children’s data.
Spear-phishing email results in U.S. gas pipeline ransomware attack
A spear-phishing email has resulted in a U.S. gas pipeline ransomware attack. Making the attack worse: The IT and OT networks were not segmented.
MGM Resorts customer data breach still being utilized by hackers
Data stolen from breaches often live on forever, as appears to be the case with millions of records from the 2019 MGM Resorts data breach turning up again.
Google targets ‘disruptive ads’ in apps available on Play Store
Sick of disruptive ads on your Android phone? Google is trying to remedy that by booting some of the worst offenders from its Google Play Store.
PhotoSquared data leak exposes users’ photos, information
PhotoSquared has experienced a data leak, mainly because the popular U.S.-based photo app failed to follow basic security protocols.
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