Unit 42 is a research division of Palo Alto Networks. Their researchers have discovered a sneaky and surprisingly effective phishing campaign that appears to have been launched in January of this year (2020). When targeted by this attack, a user will get an email containing a braded document containing the name of a legitimate cybersecurity … [Read more...] about New Phishing Emails Trick Users With Convincing Security Credentials
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New Android Malware Can Get Past Two-Factor Authentication
Since 2010, Google has been doing its part to help keep its massive user base safe. They introduced a small but critical service called Google Authenticator, which is used by a number of online accounts as a two-factor authentication layer. Google launched the service as an alternative to SMS-based one-time passcodes. While SMS-based codes … [Read more...] about New Android Malware Can Get Past Two-Factor Authentication
Facial Recognition Company Hacked, Leaking Billions Of Photos
Photos are a new kind of currency and gaining in value. Clearview AI is a facial recognition startup used by hundreds of law enforcement agencies around the country. The company was hacked, giving the hackers access to literally billions of photographs. In addition to the images themselves, the hackers gained access to Clearview's customer list. … [Read more...] about Facial Recognition Company Hacked, Leaking Billions Of Photos
Videos In Google Photos Accounts May Have Been Exposed
Security lapses can happen to any company, large or small. No one is immune. Not even Google. Recently, the company began sending out email notifications to some users explaining that a bug in their system caused their videos to be shared with other users. Their email notification reads in part as follows: "...some videos in Google Photos … [Read more...] about Videos In Google Photos Accounts May Have Been Exposed
Some Smart Light Bulbs Are Vulnerable To Hackers
Hackers will take any and every opportunity presented to them, even if it means hacking smart light bulbs. Recently, security researchers at Check Point discovered a bug in the Philips Hue smart bulb that makes it vulnerable. The bug is being tracked as CVE-2020-6007 and scores an impressive 7.9 out of 10, making it the most serious security … [Read more...] about Some Smart Light Bulbs Are Vulnerable To Hackers
Hacked Ring Devices Are Scaring Customers With Voices
On the Dark Web, there's a live webcast show called "NulledCast" that few people have ever heard of. It's pretty popular in Dark Web circles, though. The premise of the show is this: The hosts will hack the cameras in home security systems and mess with the owners. Ring and Nest are the two most popular targets. Recently, Ring has been … [Read more...] about Hacked Ring Devices Are Scaring Customers With Voices
