Mobile Security Under Scrutiny as Phishing Risks Emerge A recent analysis from Lookout, a well-regarded mobile security firm, has shaken long-standing beliefs regarding the vulnerability of mobile operating systems to phishing attacks. Traditionally, many viewed Apple’s iOS devices, such as iPhones, as almost impervious to such threats, thanks in large…
Whaling phishing attacks are increasingly targeting C-suite executives and senior leaders with sophisticated strategies. According to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, a staggering 69% of breaches feature a human element, underscoring phishing as a persistent and dangerous attack vector. These attacks are designed not just to breach security…
Srinagar Government Implements Ban on Third-Party Communication Tools for Sensitive Official Documents In a significant move to safeguard sensitive information, the Jammu and Kashmir government has prohibited the use of third-party tools, such as WhatsApp and Gmail, for transmitting official documents. Citing concerns related to potential data breaches and leaks,…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: Asia, Geo-Specific India’s Competition Regulator Fines WhatsApp Over Mandatory Data Sharing Policies Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • November 19, 2024 Meta headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. (Image: Shutterstock) The Competition Commission of India has imposed a fine exceeding $25 million on Meta, the parent company…
The cyber threat group known as Arid Viper, also referred to as APT-C-23 or Desert Falcon, has emerged as the perpetrator behind a recent Android spyware campaign aimed at Arabic-speaking individuals. This sophisticated operation involves the distribution of a fake dating application that is designed to infiltrate users’ devices, extracting…
HONG KONG: The Hong Kong government has enacted a ban on the use of widely popular applications, including WhatsApp, WeChat, and Google Drive, on work computers for the majority of civil servants, citing concerns about potential security vulnerabilities. The decision, communicated through the latest IT security guidelines from the Digital…
In the wake of an Apple policy violation case earlier this August, WhatsApp has found itself under the scrutiny of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The CCI is investigating allegations that WhatsApp’s recent update may have contravened established competition laws, marking yet another chapter in the increasing regulatory focus…
Shift in Russian Cyber Operations Targeting Ukraine’s Defense Sector Recent insights from Ukraine’s State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP) indicate a major strategic shift in Russian cyber activities, particularly in the first half of 2024. This alteration in tactics reflects a transition from broad-spectrum attacks to a…
New Phishing Campaign Exploiting Google Drawings and WhatsApp Links to Target Users Recent investigations by cybersecurity researchers have unveiled a sophisticated phishing campaign harnessing the capabilities of Google Drawings and shortened URLs through WhatsApp to evade detection mechanisms while aiming to capture sensitive user data. This unique approach allows cybercriminals…
