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Apple Unveils 'Lockdown Mode' to Defend Against Spyware

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Lockdown Mode is designed to protect users who could be targeted by "the most sophisticated digital threats," such as spyware developed by private companies like the highly controversial NSO Group. The spyware was found on the phone of Jamal Khashoggi's wife just days after his murder. Department of State.

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

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Spyware like SpyNote can cause real damage to you ( Image Credit ) Banking to camera access SpyNote’s varied set of dangers is particularly concerning. SpyNote is well-known for its overlay injection attacks, which are used to steal user credentials when attempting to access banking, cryptocurrency, and social networking sites.

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China-Linked Apps Pose Threat to Google Play Store Users

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The Google Play Store, a widely-trusted source for Android applications, has recently become a battleground for a concerning wave of spyware with ties to China. Pradeo, the mobile security company that discovered these malicious apps, has released a report discussing the spyware lurking on the Google Play Store. million users.

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Fake Job Offer Hack Leads to $540M Loss for Axie Infinity

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning in April that the group was targeting cryptocurrency and blockchain companies and that it was using social engineering schemes to gain access to the victim's network. The employee who fell for the social engineering scheme no longer works for Sky Mavis.

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Technology News and Hot Topics

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Last week technology news site Re:Code announced that it would stop hosting comments on its own sites as the conversation around stories was already happening on social media. Researchers develop new imaging technology for cancer detection. While roughly 75 percent of developers at traditional … Read more on The Guardian.

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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

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Think of it as regular habits you can develop to protect yourself in the digital realm, just like washing your hands regularly to ward off germs in the physical world. Use antivirus software Installing reputable antivirus software helps protect your system from various types of malware, including viruses, ransomware, and spyware.

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Common Techniques Hackers Use to Penetrate Systems and How to Protect Your Organization

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Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. Development Speed or Code Security. You’re prompted to enter your login credentials. Why Not Both? Get Mayhem Free Request A Demo

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