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Mobile Malware Uses Deepfakes, Social Engineering to Bypass Biometric Authentication

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. The malware has been active since 2023, specifically targeting victims in Vietnam and Thailand.

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Why endpoint security will be a renewed priority for businesses of all sizes in 2023

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The biggest challenge when it comes to cyber crime is that there are so many different security risks to manage. Three of the biggest risks moving into 2023 and beyond are: Ransomware – in which a malicious program infects a computer, locking access to all files until a ransom is paid to gain access to an unlock key.

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Mobile Malware Uses Deepfakes, Social Engineering to Bypass Biometric Authentication

Why endpoint security will be a renewed priority for businesses of all sizes in 2023

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