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In today’s article, I’m going to talk about a rather uncommon type of phishing attack called spear phishing. What’s that you ask? Well, long story short, it’s when a hacker uses email spoofing to target a specific individual. Got your attention? Good, check out this short and sweet guide on …

Newly unearthed ‘evidence’ points towards the notorious NSO Group being behind a next-gen cyberweapon that could have a devastating impact if unleashed. Unconfirmed sources say that the group has developed a new type of spyware capable of siphoning data from your Facebook Messenger, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and even Google Cloud …

Thinking about adding a new Chrome or Firefox extension? Well, you may want to reconsider after hearing all about the latest data leak which affected 45 companies, including SpaceX, Amazon, Apple, and Skype. Sam Jidali, the cybersecurity researcher who identified the threat said that the malicious extension kept on working …

It seems that we have one new reason to look forward to spring – Microsoft just announced the 20H1 mega upgrade for Windows 10. The upcoming version has a very long list of features and tweaks. Now, if you’re part of the Windows Insiders circle, you can get a sneak …

Earlier this week, Google announced that it had removed seven apps from its Play Store. The apps, which were seemingly made by the same Russian developer, were legally used to spy on users. Called stalkerware, the apps would have allowed the user to call up someone’s voice log, view SMSs …

And because the endless wave of spyware was not enough, we now have one more thing to worry about: sideloading Android apps. For those unfamiliar with the term, sideloading means getting an app (i.e., Netflix, Evernote, OneNote) from sources other than the official websites. Sure, there’s no difference between the …

Gamers, beware! A new security report from Kaspersky Labs reveals that over 900,000 users have been tricked into downloading malware which was disguised into legit video games. Moreover, these malicious files were hosted on the very same platform alongside legit products. I some instances, the hackers would trick the user …

Earlier this week, Firefox announced that an emergency patch had been released for what appeared to be a JavaScript-triggering vulnerability. According to Philip Martin, Coinbase’s head of cybersecurity, the flaw, which shall remain nameless henceforth, initially targeted Coinbase, a secure platform for buying and selling cryptocurrencies like Ethereum or the …

Cybersecurity company Check Point recently revealed that second-generation adware is on the rampage. Over 25 million users worldwide have been affected so far by “Agent Smith,” a malicious agent that modifies and reinstalls legitimate applications such as Flipkart, Opera Mini, and WhatsApp. Check Point pinpointed the infection to 9Apps, a …

Back in 2016, The Verge’s Sean Hollister flagged a zero-day vulnerability to Logitech. According to Hollister, due to a factory defect, Logitech’s wireless dongle is susceptible to takeover attacks. Apparently, the vulnerability has yet to be patched, despite cybersecurity experts warning the company about the consequences. Hollister pointed out that …