Tag: phone
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Zacks Investment Data Breach Exposes 12 Million Emails and Phone Numbers
Tags: breach, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, finance, identity, password, phone, service, theftA cybersecurity incident at Zacks Investment Research has exposed sensitive data belonging to 12 million users, marking the second major breach for the financial services firm since 2022. The compromised information includes email addresses, phone numbers, names, IP addresses, physical addresses, and weakly protected password hashes, raising concerns about identity theft and credential-stuffing attacks. Breach…
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Android 16 Takes Action Against Scammers with In-Call Security Features
Google is working to enhance the security of its mobile operating system, focusing on preventing scammers from exploiting certain phone features during calls. One key feature of Android 16 aims to block actions like sideloading apps or enabling accessibility access during an active phone call, both of which are commonly used by scammers to gain…
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Android’s New Security Feature Prevents Sensitive Setting Changes During Calls
Phone scams are becoming more sophisticated with advancements in AI-driven speech tools, making it easier for scammers to manipulate victims. To combat these growing threats, Google has introduced a groundbreaking security feature in Android 16 that prevents users from making certain sensitive settings changes during phone calls, as per a report by Android Authority. This could serve…
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Angriffe auf Sicherheitslücken in iOS, iPadOS, Mitel SIP-Phones und PAN-OS
IT-Forscher haben Angriffe auf Sicherheitslücken in iPadOS, Mitel SIP-Phones und PAN-OS beobachtet. Updates dichten die Sicherheitslecks ab. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Angreifer-attackieren-Sicherheitsluecken-in-iOS-Mitel-SIP-Phones-und-PAN-OS-10284172.html
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 511 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. U.S. CISA adds Apple iOS and iPadOS and Mitel SIP Phones flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog…
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U.S. CISA adds Apple iOS and iPadOS and Mitel SIP Phones flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Apple iOS and iPadOS and Mitel SIP Phones vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Apple iOS and iPadOS and Mitel SIP Phones vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The two vulnerabilities are: This week Apple released…
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Android’s New Feature Blocks Fraudsters from Sideloading Apps During Calls
Google is working on a new security feature for Android that blocks device owners from changing sensitive settings when a phone call is in progress.Specifically, the in-call anti-scammer protections include preventing users from turning on settings to install apps from unknown sources and granting accessibility access. The development was first reported by Android Authority.Users who…
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OmniGPT AI Chatbot Alleged Breach: Hacker Leaks User Data, 34M Messages
Hacker claims to have breached OmniGPT, leaking over 30,000 user email address, phone numbers, and 34 million lines of chat messages. Data includes API keys, credentials, and file links. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/omnigpt-ai-chatbot-breach-hacker-leak-user-data-messages/
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The Rise of Typhoon Cyber Groups
Tags: access, attack, breach, communications, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, dns, endpoint, espionage, exploit, finance, government, group, infrastructure, intelligence, iot, military, monitoring, network, phone, resilience, supply-chain, tactics, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day -
Google Confirms Android SafetyCore Enables AI-Powered On-Device Content Classification
Google has stepped in to clarify that a newly introduced Android System SafetyCore app does not perform any client-side scanning of content.”Android provides many on-device protections that safeguard users against threats like malware, messaging spam and abuse protections, and phone scam protections, while preserving user privacy and keeping users in control of their data,” a…
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Apple issues emergency patches to contain an ‘extremely sophisticated attack’ on targeted individuals
Security researcher uncovers the exploit: The vulnerability was discovered by Bill Marczak, a senior researcher at Citizen Lab, a digital rights research group at the University of Toronto’s Munk School.Marczak took to social media to urge users to update their devices immediately, stating: “Update your iPhones”¦ again! iOS 18.3.1 out today with a fix for…
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Apple fixes iPhone and iPad bug used in an ‘extremely sophisticated attack’
Unknown attackers may have exploited a zero-day bug to access data on locked phones, according to Apple. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/apple-fixes-iphone-and-ipad-bug-used-in-an-extremely-sophisticated-attack/
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Apple fixes iPhone and iPad bug used in an >>extremely sophisticated attack<<
Unknown attackers may have exploited a zero-day bug to access data on locked phones, according to Apple. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/apple-fixes-iphone-and-ipad-bug-used-in-an-extremely-sophisticated-attack/
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Phones, email, classes disrupted in University of The Bahamas ransomware attack
The University of the Bahamas, which serves thousands of students and is one of the Caribbean nation’s biggest employers, said several systems went offline after a ransomware attack. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/bahamas-university-ransomware-attack
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AIs and Robots Should Sound Robotic
Most people know that robots no longer sound like tinny trash cans. They sound like Siri, Alexa, and Gemini. They sound like the voices in labyrinthine customer support phone trees. And even those robot voices are being made obsolete by new AI-generated voices that can mimic every vocal nuance and tic of human speech, down…
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Met Police spied on BBC journalists’ phone data for PSNI, MPs told
The Metropolitan Police monitored the phones of 16 BBC journalists on behalf of police in Northern Ireland’s, a cross-party group of MPs heard today First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366618778/Met-Police-spied-on-BBC-journalists-phone-data-for-PSNI-MPs-told
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Italian founder of migrant rescue group ‘targeted with spyware’
Luca Casarini is most prominent person to come forward since WhatsApp said that 90 people, across two dozen countries, had probably been hackedThe Italian founder of the NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans, who has been a vocal critic of Italy’s alleged complicity in abuses suffered by migrants in Libya, has revealed WhatsApp informed him his mobile…
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Activists critical of Italian PM may have had their phones targeted by Paragon spyware, says WhatsApp
Messaging app announces that 90 people, residing in two dozen countries, may have had their devices hacked The Italian founder of the NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans, who has been a vocal critic of Italy’s alleged complicity in abuses suffered by migrants in Libya, has revealed WhatsApp informed him his mobile phone was targeted by military-grade…
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Police swoop on Sky ECC cryptophone distributors in Spain and Holland
Tags: phoneDutch and Spanish police have arrested four people accused of making millions of Euros by distributing Sky ECC encrypted phones to criminal organisations First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366618716/Police-swoop-on-Sky-ECC-cryptophone-distributors-in-Spain-and-Holland
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The CISO’s role in advancing innovation in cybersecurity
Tags: access, advisory, ai, attack, best-practice, business, ceo, ciso, conference, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, network, phone, risk, startup, strategy, technology, threat, toolCybersecurity leaders have an advantage when it comes to innovation given their front seat facing new and old threats. That is why many CISOs are playing an active role in shaping emerging solutions, which also gives them a clear understanding of where current solutions fall short.”CISOs can play a part in supporting innovation by shaping…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 31
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. ESXi Ransomware Attacks: Stealthy Persistence through SSH Tunneling MintsLoader: StealC and BOINC Delivery Cloud Ransomware Developments – The Risks of Customer-Managed Keys New TorNet backdoor seen in widespread campaign Active Exploitation: New Aquabot Variant Phones Home…
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Aquabot variant v3 targets Mitel SIP phones
A new variant of the Mirai-based botnet Aquabot targets vulnerable Mitel SIP phones to recruit them into a DDoS botnet. Akamai researchers spotted a new variant of the Mirai-based botnet Aquabot that is targeting vulnerable Mitel SIP phones. Aquabot is a Mirai-based botnet designed for DDoS attacks. Named after the “Aqua” filename, it was first…
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Why API Security is Essential for the Hospitality Sector: Safeguarding Your Guests and Your Rewards
Trust is the cornerstone of the hospitality industry. Guests rely on you to safeguard their personal data, payment information, and loyalty rewards. However, in today’s digital landscape, this trust faces constant risks. APIs, which serve as the unseen connections among various systems and applications, are particularly vulnerable to cyber threats. A single flaw can compromise…
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Why is my Mitel phone DDoSing strangers? Oh, it was roped into a new Mirai botnet
And now you won’t stop calling me, I’m kinda busy First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/01/29/ddos_attacks_aquabot_mitel/
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New SLAP and FLOP CPU Attacks Expose Data From Apple Computers, Phones
New CPU side-channel attacks named SLAP and FLOP can be exploited to remotely steal data from Apple mobile and desktop devices. The post New SLAP and FLOP CPU Attacks Expose Data From Apple Computers, Phones appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/new-slap-and-flop-cpu-attacks-expose-data-from-apple-computers-phones/
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Aquabot Botnet Targeting Vulnerable Mitel Phones
The Mirai-based Aquabot botnet has been targeting a vulnerability in Mitel SIP phones for which a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists. The post Aquabot Botnet Targeting Vulnerable Mitel Phones appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/aquabot-botnet-targeting-vulnerable-mitel-phones/
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New Aquabot Malware Actively Exploiting Mitel SIP phones injection vulnerability
Akamai’s Security Intelligence and Response Team (SIRT) has uncovered a novel variant of the Mirai-based botnet malware, dubbed Aquabotv3, actively targeting Mitel SIP phones via a critical vulnerability. This marks the third observed iteration of Aquabot, which now showcases unique capabilities not previously seen in Mirai derivatives. The malware exploits CVE-2024-41710, a command injection vulnerability…