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April 7, 2023 Hackernews published that In yet another sign that Telegram is increasingly becoming a thriving hub for cybercrime, researchers have found that threat actors are using the messaging platform to peddle phishing kits and help set up phishing campaigns."To promote their 'goods,' phishers create Telegram channels through which they educate their audience about phishing and entertain subscribers with polls like, 'What type of personal data do you prefer?'," Kaspersky web content analyst Olga Svistunova said in a report published this week.The links to these Telegram channels are distributed via YouTube, GitHub, and the phishing kits that are developed by the crooks themselves. The Russian cybersecurity firm said it detected over 2.5 million malicious URLs generated using phishing kits in the past six months......Read More...................
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April 11, 2023 Dailymail published that If you use an iPhone, you will want to install the latest software update as soon as possible, because your device could be vulnerable to attack. Apple has deployed iOS 16.4.1 to all compatible handsets, including the iPhone 8 and newer models.The update fixes two vulnerabilities that appeared within the previous software, iOS 16.4, which was released at the end of last month.These were also apparent in the older versions of Mac and iPad software, so Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.3.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1 updates.Both the security flaws could have allowed hackers to infiltrate the device and 'execute arbitrary code', according to Apple.......Read More......................
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March 24, 2023 BBC.com published that US Congress members have grilled TikTok boss Shou Zi Chew over the the safety of the social media app.The US has threatened to ban it completely if the company remains under Chinese ownership.Many Western countries are also taking measures against other Chinese tech firms over security fears.....Read More................
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March 21, 2023 Daily Mail published that Italy, Norway and The Netherlands have become the latest nations to move against the Chinese social media giant TikTok over security and safety fears.In Rome, Italy's antitrust authority said Tuesday it had opened an investigation into the app as it allegedly breaches its rules by allowing the publication of 'dangerous content' inciting suicide, self-harm and poor nutrition....Read More......
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March 8, 2023 NPR published that Germany's government said it is carrying out a review of tech suppliers such as China's Huawei and ZTE, whose equipment is used in Germany's 5G networks.Maximilian Kall, a spokesperson for Germany's Interior Ministry, confirmed the review in a press conference, saying it is important for German telecommunications operators to "not be too reliant on certain providers," and warning that if security risks are discovered by early April, German firms would not be compensated by the government for parts that would need to be ripped out of their networks and replaced.....Read More......
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