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China-Linked Apps Pose Threat to Google Play Store Users

SecureWorld News

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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Dangerous Android App Pretends to Be a System Update to Steal Your Data

Gizmodo

Beware a newly discovered malicious app that pretends to update your phone but, in reality, is just a giant spyware application that can steal pretty much all your data while also monitoring your movements and online search history. Read more.

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How Can Educational Institutions Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in Education?

Kitaboo

These may include their contact information, academic and health records, financial information, social security numbers, etc. They disturb the virtual classes by exposing unwanted and harmful media during ongoing classes or sessions. Cybercriminals often use mobile IoT devices to get inside the institute’s network.

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FBI Warns Against 'Juice Jacking' at Public Charging Stations

SecureWorld News

When hackers trick people into using their fake Wi-Fi networks and power stations, they can compromise devices, install malware/spyware and steal data. By going to the source (such as cars, mobile phones, IoT/OT devices in general) threat actors can also plant deepfakes, manipulate data, and gain control over how devices function."

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Stop Malware Attacks and Online Identity Theft

Galido

Affecting a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, or a network server, malware interrupts computing operations, hijacks networks, or access systems. The modern and common types of malware, such as the viruses, worms, spyware, adware, Trojans, and Zombies, primarily target confidential personal, business, or financial information.

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Security attacks and countermeasures

Cloud Musings

The outcomes further noted that such concerns create barriers to the adoption of critical technologies that drive value and growth: mobility, cloud and big data. The majority of these attacks are due to hacking, fraud and social engineering. In fact, many businesses are unprepared to address their potential security issues.

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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

By requiring users to provide an additional verification method, such as a unique code sent to their mobile device, even if an attacker obtains the password, they won’t be able to access the account without the second factor. This includes web browsers, productivity suites, media players, and messaging applications.

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