Information security experts have discovered that the aCropalypse vulnerability, which allows restoring the original image edited on a Google Pixel device (using the Markup tool), is turning into a 0-day for Windows. Let me remind you that we also wrote that YouTube Video Causes Pixel Smartphones to Reboot, and also that Information Security Specialists Discovered… Continue reading The aCropalypse Vulnerability Poses a Threat Not Only to Pixel, but Also to Windows
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YouTube Video Causes Pixel Smartphones to Reboot
Users have found that Pixel smartphones powered by Google Tensor processors are rebooting when user is trying to watch a clip from the movie “Alien” on YouTube in 4K HDR. Let me remind you that we also wrote that Janet Jackson Song Killed Hard Drives on Old Laptops, as well as Cellmate men’s chastity belts… Continue reading YouTube Video Causes Pixel Smartphones to Reboot
FatalRAT Malware Masks As Popular Apps in Google Ads
ESET experts have discovered the FatalRAT malware, which targets Chinese-speaking users: the threat is distributed through fake websites of popular applications and advertised through Google Ads. Let me remind you that we also wrote about Attackers Can Use GitHub Codespaces to Host and Deliver Malware, and you may also be interested in our article: Dangerous… Continue reading FatalRAT Malware Masks As Popular Apps in Google Ads
Cryptocurrency Scam “Pig Butchering” Penetrated the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
The Pig Butchering scam, a scam operation that specializes in fake investments in allegedly promising cryptocurrency projects, stocks, bonds, futures and options, was found in the Apple and Google app stores. Such attacks are called “pig slaughter”, and scammers use social engineering against their victims (“pigs”), finding contact with them on social networks and dating… Continue reading Cryptocurrency Scam “Pig Butchering” Penetrated the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
Google Search Malvertising: Fake Ads of Free Programs in Google Ads
Google Search malvertising is an unpleasant phenomenon of malicious advertisements in search engine results. Ads up there are called to make it easier to find users interested in specific queries, but it ended up being yet another object of hackers’ exploitation. Let’s see why these links appear, how dangerous they are, and how you can… Continue reading Google Search Malvertising: Fake Ads of Free Programs in Google Ads
Hackers Are Misusing Google Ads to Spread Malware
Malware operators and other hackers are increasingly abusing Google Ads to distribute malware to users who are looking for popular software. So, you can encounter malicious ads when searching for Grammarly, MSI Afterburner, Slack, Dashlane, Malwarebytes, Audacity, μTorrent, OBS, Ring, AnyDesk, Libre Office, Teamviewer, Thunderbird, and Brave. Let me remind you that we also wrote… Continue reading Hackers Are Misusing Google Ads to Spread Malware
42,000 Sites Generate Ad Traffic Pretending to Be Famous Brands
The Chinese group Fangxiao has built a huge network of 42,000 websites that pose as well-known brands (including Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Knorr, Unilever, Shopee and Emirates) and generate ad traffic. These resources redirect their visitors to sites that advertise adware applications, dating sites, giveaways, or infect their systems with the Triada Trojan. You might also be… Continue reading 42,000 Sites Generate Ad Traffic Pretending to Be Famous Brands
Attackers Hacked 15,000 Websites to Poison SEO
Sucuri analysts have discovered a massive hacking campaign in which the attackers hacked about 15,000 sites, mostly running WordPress. Let me remind you that we also wrote that 0-day Vulnerability in WordPress BackupBuddy Plugin Attacked Over 5 million Times, and also that Ukraine Was Hit by DDoS Attacks from Hacked WordPress Sites. Attackers use compromised… Continue reading Attackers Hacked 15,000 Websites to Poison SEO
Meta Finds over 400 Chinese Apps That Stole Data from 1 million Users
Meta has sued several Chinese companies (including HeyMods, Highlight Mobi and HeyWhatsApp) for developing and using “unofficial” WhatsApp apps for Android. The fact is that since May 2022, these applications have been used to steal more than a million WhatsApp accounts. By the way, also read our article: Top Facebook Scams 2022: How to Avoid… Continue reading Meta Finds over 400 Chinese Apps That Stole Data from 1 million Users
SharkBot Malware Infiltrates Google Play Store Again
Information security specialists from Fox IT discovered two applications in the Google Play Store that distribute the SharkBot Trojan: Mister Phone Cleaner and Kylhavy Mobile Security were installed more than 60,000 times in total. Let me remind you that we wrote that Researchers Found 35 Malware on Google Play, Overall Installed 2,000,000 Times, and also… Continue reading SharkBot Malware Infiltrates Google Play Store Again