ESET Research discovered and backtracked a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices using Android or iOS operating systems (iPhones). Malicious apps are distributed through fake websites, mimicking legitimate wallet servicesRead More…
Amer Owaida, Security Writer at ESET explains how to spot the signs of a hacked phone and remove the hacker from your phone, if your smartphone has been compromised by malware.Read More…
Check Point Research (CPR) identified security flaws in the smartphone chip made by Taiwanese manufacturer MediaTek. Found in 37% of the world’s smartphones, MediaTek’s chip serves as the main processor for nearly every notable Android device, including Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme, Vivo and more.Read More…
At this year, BlackBerry has partnered with AmiViz, the Middle East region’s first enterprise B2B marketplace for the weeklong show, GITEX to present BlackBerry Cyber Suite solutions powered by advanced AI, ML, and automation technologies that can enable regional organisations to adopt a prevention-first security posture.Read More…
ESET researchers have investigated a targeted mobile espionage campaign against the Kurdish ethnic group. This campaign has been active since at least March 2020, distributing (via dedicated Facebook profiles) two Android backdoors known as 888 RAT and SpyNote, disguised as legitimate apps.Read More…
The cyber security experts at Skynet Softtech have launched HackShield, an app currently available to download on android, iOS platforms created with the purpose of safeguarding virtual privacy against all kinds of cyber threats. The specialists behind HackShield have decades of practical experience in dealing with spies and hackers, as well asRead More…
Check Point Research (CPR) found a security vulnerability in Qualcomm’s mobile station modem (MSM), the chip responsible for cellular communication in nearly 40% of the world’s phones. If exploited, the vulnerability would have allowed an attacker to use Android OS itself as an entry point to inject malicious and invisibleRead More…
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has identified a stash of 167 counterfeit Android and iOS apps that attackers are using to steal money from people who believe they have installed a financial trading, banking or cryptocurrency app from a well-known and trusted organization. A report on the findings,Read More…
