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Mobile Malware Uses Deepfakes, Social Engineering to Bypass Biometric Authentication

SecureWorld News

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 hackers rely heavily on social engineering tactics to distribute the malware.

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Block is contacting 8.2 million customers after a former employee downloaded company reports

The Verge

Block, the parent company of products like Cash App and Tidal, said in an SEC filing that a former employee downloaded “certain reports” that “contained some US customer information” without permission from Cash App Investing ( via Protocol ).

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This new spyware named “SpyNote” can read SMS, access camera

Dataconomy

In the world of cybersecurity, a new threat has emerged – an Android banking trojan known as SpyNote. Once infiltrates your device, it embarks on a covert mission to pilfer text messages and sensitive banking data. If iOS users try downloading the app, they are directed to the legitimate IT alert website.

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El Salvador to Give Every Citizen $30 in Bitcoin for Downloading Govt Crypto App

Gizmodo

El Salvador will give every adult citizen $30 in bitcoin, provided they download and register the government’s cryptocurrency app, known as Chivo, according to President Nayib Bukele. Read more.

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How to Spot a Fake Robinhood Email

SecureWorld News

Here is how the company describes the threat of phishing emails: "Phishing is a common way scammers try to trick you into giving them personal information such as an account username and password, Social Security number, or other personal information. How to spot phishing emails.

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5 ways AI is showing promise as a decision-maker

CIO Business Intelligence

An AI system can gather data from customer relationship management software, social media profiles, email interactions, and purchase histories to identify the candidates most likely to convert. AI engines are getting much smarter, but you don’t want to bank the future of your company on decisions being made by a bot,” says Ramakrishnan.

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How to prevent your mobile app from getting hacked

Network World

Image by Steve Traynor/IDG The average user has around 26 to 55 applications downloaded to his smartphone device. Most likely, you have entertainment and gaming apps, a banking app, a few social media apps, fitness apps, and eCommerce apps to shop at your favorite stores. Trivial matter?

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