Malware Uses WiFi BSSID for Victim Identification
An anonymous reader shares a report: Malware operators who want to know the location of the victims they infect usually rely on a simple technique where they grab the victim's IP address and check it against an IP-to-geo database like MaxMind's GeoIP.....»»
Bing Chat’s ads are sending users to dangerous malware sites
The Bing Chat AI chatbot often serves up adverts to its users, but it turns out these ads can be hijacked by malicious websites containing dangerous malware......»»
DEAL: You would be CRAZY to pass on this $160 discount for Google’s Nest WiFi!
Google’s Nest WiFi 2-pack is currently on sale on Amazon where you can save $160 on the bundle right now! The post DEAL: You would be CRAZY to pass on this $160 discount for Google’s Nest WiFi! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re.....»»
Chrome users need to watch out for fake update prompts
The Xenomorph malware that used to primarily target users in Europe have made its way to North America, so Chrome users need to watch out for fake updates. The post Chrome users need to watch out for fake update prompts appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Backdoored firmware lets China state hackers control routers with “magic packets”
The modified firmware used by BlackTech is hard to detect. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hackers backed by the Chinese government are planting malware into routers that provides long-lasting and undetectable backdoor ac.....»»
China state hackers are camping out in Cisco routers, US and Japan warn
The modified firmware used by BlackTech is hard to detect. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hackers backed by the Chinese government are planting malware into routers that provides long-lasting and undetectable backdoor ac.....»»
How rape myths, unconscious biases prejudice the judicial system against women, and rape survivors in particular
It is well documented that women who are sexually assaulted, or raped, rarely report the crime to the police. The US charity, the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, has shown that 1 in 6 women in the US has been the victim of rape or attempted.....»»
Researchers describe advances in mass spectrometry analysis to improve identification of glycopeptides
Glycosylation is the attachment of carbohydrates to the backbone of a protein through an enzymatic reaction. It plays a critical role in determining protein structure, function and stability. A protein that is glycosylated is known as a glycoprotein......»»
Google quietly corrects previously submitted disclosure for critical webp 0-day
Previous CVE submission failed to mention that thousands of apps were affected. Enlarge / Malware Detected Warning Screen with abstract binary code 3d digital concept (credit: Getty Images) Google has quietly resubmitted.....»»
Fraud prevention forces scammers to up their game
The risk of falling victim to fraud is a constant concern for individuals, businesses, and organizations alike. As technology evolves, so too do the methods employed by fraudsters, making fraud prevention an increasingly critical and complex endeavor.....»»
This smart sous vide cooker is $200 off in 1-day flash sale
The Anova Wifi Precision Cooker Pro is one of the best sous vide machines around. It's available at 50% off at Best Buy but you're going to need to be super fast......»»
A powerful new malware backdoor is targeting governments across the world
StealthFalcon is back with brand new modular malware, ESET researchers find......»»
Current ransomware defensive efforts are not working
Despite some positive developments, the impact of ransomware attacks remains high, according to SpyCloud. Infostealer infections preceded 22% of ransomware events for North American and European ransomware victim companies in 2023 – with common inf.....»»
Zyxel announces WiFi 6-enabled security firewalls for small- and medium-sized business networks
Zyxel Networks announced the addition of WiFi 6-enabled security firewalls to its ZyWALL USG FLEX 100 firewall series. Zyxel’s new USG FLEX 100AX Firewall supports WiFi 6 (802.11ax) to provide wired and wireless solutions that deliver holistic secu.....»»
Current ransomware defenses efforts are not working
Despite some positive developments, the impact of ransomware attacks remains high, according to SpyCloud. Infostealer infections preceded 22% of ransomware events for North American and European ransomware victim companies in 2023 – with common inf.....»»
T-Mobile reportedly suffers from its third data breach in 12 months [Update: T-Mobile retailer]
In more T-Mobile news surely to give you déjà, déjà, déjà vu, the company has reportedly fallen victim to its third data breach this year, with over 90GB of employee and customer information stolen. And if you aren’t keeping track, it’s the.....»»
Fake WinRAR PoC spread VenomRAT malware
An unknown threat actor has released a fake proof of concept (PoC) exploit for CVE-2023-4047, a recently fixed remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in WinRAR, to spread the VenomRAT malware. The fake WinRAR PoC On August 17, 2023, Trend Micro.....»»
Building GenAI competence for business growth
To embark on the GenAI technology adoption journey for business success, organizations require foundational activities related to GenAI investment, guidance in prioritizing use cases, and identification of key stakeholders essential for building and.....»»
DEAL: Save $120 on this eero Pro 6 mesh WiFi router bundle!
If you’re looking to eliminate WiFi dead spots in your home, then don’t miss out on this deal for the eero Pro 6 mesh router bundle! The post DEAL: Save $120 on this eero Pro 6 mesh WiFi router bundle! appeared first on Phandroid. The.....»»
NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series enhances home connectivity
NETGEAR has introduced the Orbi 970 Series, leveraging innovative antenna design and patented technology to optimize WiFi 7 performance. The Orbi 970 Series delivers speeds of up to 27 Gbps, a slim, elegant design and high-performance antennas for 36.....»»
Chinese hackers have unleashed a never-before-seen Linux backdoor
SprySOCKS borrows from open source Windows malware and adds new tricks. Enlarge Researchers have discovered a never-before-seen backdoor for Linux that’s being used by a threat actor linked to the Chinese government......»»