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OkCupid Dating App Vulnerabilities Could Have Allowed Hackers to Access Your Private Messages

Security Flaws Discovered in OkCupid Expose User Data Risks Recent cybersecurity investigations have revealed significant vulnerabilities in the well-known online dating platform OkCupid. These weaknesses have the potential to allow malicious actors to surveil users’ private data or take unauthorized actions within compromised accounts. In a report shared with The…

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Facebook Disrupts Operation by Palestinian Hackers Distributing Mobile Spyware

On Wednesday, Facebook disclosed its efforts to dismantle cyber operations linked to two state-sponsored hacking groups based in Palestine that have exploited its platform for malware distribution. These activities primarily originated from the Preventive Security Service (PSS), a security entity of the Palestinian Authority, and a group identified as Arid…

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Google’s Transition to Rust Programming Reduces Android Memory Vulnerabilities by 68%

Google has announced a significant development in its security measures, revealing a substantial reduction in memory-related vulnerabilities within the Android operating system. Over the last six years, the percentage of memory-safe vulnerabilities has dramatically decreased from 76% to just 24%. This shift aligns with the company’s secure-by-design approach, which has…

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Microsoft Teams’ “Chat with Anyone” Feature Sparks Security Concerns Related to Phishing Threats

Microsoft is set to launch an update for Teams, rolling out targeted releases by early November 2025 and expected to reach a global audience by January 2026. This new feature enables users to initiate chats using only an email address, allowing for communication with recipients who do not have Teams…

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Summary of Major Mobile Security Threats in 2022

In today’s interconnected world, smartphones have become indispensable tools, playing critical roles in various daily activities, from food delivery to medical appointments. However, the increasing reliance on these devices raises urgent concerns about their security vulnerabilities. Recent findings from Oversecured, a cybersecurity startup, underscore the profound risks associated with mobile…

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APT Hackers Spread Android Trojan Through Syrian e-Government Portal

A sophisticated threat actor has been identified in a recent campaign utilizing Android malware disseminated through the Syrian e-Government Web Portal. This marks a significant evolution in the actor’s toolkit, reflecting an enhanced capability to exploit vulnerabilities for malicious purposes. According to researchers from Trend Micro—Zhengyu Dong, Fyodor Yarochkin, and…

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New Chinotto Spyware Aims at North Korean Defectors and Human Rights Advocates

Recent Cyber Surveillance Attacks Target North Korean Defectors and Journalists In a disturbing development, advanced persistent threats (APTs) linked to nation-state actors have launched a series of highly-targeted surveillance attacks against North Korean defectors, journalists covering North Korea, and associated organizations based in South Korea. Reports from Russian cybersecurity firm…

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Researchers Alert Iranian Users to Rampant SMS Phishing Schemes

A recent phishing campaign has emerged, leveraging socially engineered SMS messages to deliver malware to Android devices. This operation appears to impersonate Iranian governmental and social security entities, aiming to extract credit card information and facilitate financial theft from victims’ bank accounts. In contrast to other forms of banking malware,…

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Hacking Team DoNot Targets Government and Military Entities in South Asia

A persistent threat actor, suspected to have ties to an Indian cybersecurity firm, has been actively attacking military organizations in South Asia since at least September 2020. The targeted nations include Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, with various iterations of their specialized malware framework used in each assault. According to…

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