Being more of a nuisance than anything, adware doesn't see as many innovations as other forms of malware. Once in a while, an adware developer surprises the security researchers. That happened recently when two researchers working for enSilo discovered an innovation in an adware strain, known as DealPly. As Adi Zeligson and Rotem Kerner … [Read more...] about New Adware Uses Interesting Technique To Avoid Detection
Archives for August 2019
LeapPad Kids Tablet Found To Have Security Issues
Researchers at CheckMarx recently discovered some serious security flaws in the popular LeapPad Ultimate tablet. The tablet was designed by LeapFrog to provide kids in the UK and Europe with a safe environment to access games, videos, and educational apps. The researchers had this to say about their discovery: "The first thing we found is … [Read more...] about LeapPad Kids Tablet Found To Have Security Issues
Devices Attached To Corporate Networks Are Being Targeted
Grim news comes out of Russia, as reported by Microsoft. The tech giant has been tracking the activities of a Russian hacking group that goes by the name of Strontium. Their other names include APT28 and Fancy Bear. Microsoft has confirmed that the group was behind a new attack that took place in April of this year (2019). This is the group … [Read more...] about Devices Attached To Corporate Networks Are Being Targeted
CafePress Users Are Latest To Have Information Breached
Hardly a week goes by that we don't see another major data breach making the headlines. The latest company to fall victim to hackers is CafePress. They are well-known on the internet for offering a platform where users can create their own customized coffee mugs, tee shirts, and the like. The company didn't make a formal announcement … [Read more...] about CafePress Users Are Latest To Have Information Breached
Apple Will Stop Listening To Siri Recordings For Now
Not long ago, both Google and Apple found themselves in hot water when it came to light that both companies had been making use of third-party partners to review Siri recordings. As the companies explained at the time, their goal was to make their voice recognition software more efficient and more effective. After they found themselves at the … [Read more...] about Apple Will Stop Listening To Siri Recordings For Now
Apple Is Launching Their Own Credit Card Soon
Apple has partnered with Goldman Sachs, and their long-awaited "Apple Card" begins rolling out in limited fashion. The card becomes available to all iPhone owners in the United States toward the end of August. According to CEO Tim Cook, a random selection of people who signed up to be notified about the Apple Card are getting an early-access … [Read more...] about Apple Is Launching Their Own Credit Card Soon
