Check Point experts found many issues in one of the world’s most popular applications, TikTok. Recently researchers hacked TikTok app using sms. TikTok is available in more than 150 markets, is used in 75 languages worldwide and has more than 1 billion users. In October 2019, TikTok was called one of the most downloaded applications… Continue reading Researchers hacked TikTok app via SMS
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US Homeland Security warns of possible cyberattacks by Iran
Homeland Security USA issued a warning about possible acts of terrorism and cyberattacks by Iran in response to the assassination of General Kassem Suleimani, the head of the Quds special forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, after the US air strike on the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on January 3. Iran is at least… Continue reading US Homeland Security warns of possible cyberattacks by Iran
Shitcoin Wallet for Google Chrome steals cryptocurrency passwords and keys
One of the extensions for Google Chrome, Shitcoin Wallet injects a special JavaScript code into web pages. Using this code, attackers steal passwords and private keys from cryptocurrency wallets and services. The first problematic addon appeared on December 9th. The extension received the identifier ckkgmccefffnbbalkmbbgebbojjogffn. Shitcoin Wallet developers claim that the extension allows users to… Continue reading Shitcoin Wallet for Google Chrome steals cryptocurrency passwords and keys
My Digital Life forum community has found an illegal way to extend support for Windows 7
The community of the My Digital Life online forum has found an illegal way to extend support for Windows 7: bypass Microsoft’s restrictions and allow the installation of Windows 7 Extended Security Updates on all systems, not just on those that paid for it. Very soon, on January 14, 2020, support for Windows 7 will… Continue reading My Digital Life forum community has found an illegal way to extend support for Windows 7
Emotet topped the rating of the most common threats in 2022
Any.Run, interactive service for automated malware analysis has compiled a list of the ten most common threats downloaded to this platform. The Trojan Emotet topped this 2019 threat rating. The top includes malware designed to steal all types of confidential information, bank details, and remote access tools to control a hacked host. No.1 Emotet –… Continue reading Emotet topped the rating of the most common threats in 2022
ToTok messenger turned out to be a tool for total tracking
The New York Times reported that the ToTok messenger turned out to be a tracking tool. The application allowed the UAE authorities to track conversations, movements and other data of users who installed it on their devices. ToTok is believed to be an easy and secure way to chat via video or text messages with… Continue reading ToTok messenger turned out to be a tool for total tracking
Perfect encryption system presented by team of scientists from three countries
An international team of scientists from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland), the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Saudi Arabia) and the Center for Alternative Scientific Processes (USA) created and presented the perfect encryption system, which is absolutely impossible to crack. Scientists claim that they have developed a cryptographic system that cannot be… Continue reading Perfect encryption system presented by team of scientists from three countries
MyKingz botnet uses Taylor Swift photo to infect target machines
Sophos researchers noticed that the MyKingz botnet, also known as Smominru, DarkCloud, and Hexmen, now uses steganography to infect targeted machines. For these purposes, the criminals chose a JPG file – a photo of the pop singer Taylor Swift. Experts first discovered the MyKingz botnet at the end of 2017. Since then, it has become… Continue reading MyKingz botnet uses Taylor Swift photo to infect target machines
Password meter services put Internet users at risk
Password meter services, implemented on many popular platforms, can be misleading, thereby putting users at risk of cyberattacks. During the holiday season, hundreds of millions of people will receive gadgets as gifts or use their devices to buy them. The minimum they have to ensure is that their data will be safe. The key to… Continue reading Password meter services put Internet users at risk
Check Point named the most dangerous malware of November 2019
Check Point Research Team, Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a global cybersecurity solutions provider, published the Global Threat Index report, listing the most dangerous malware of November 2019. Experts said that for the first time in three years, a mobile Trojan entered the general list of malware, and it has become the most… Continue reading Check Point named the most dangerous malware of November 2019