2023-07-28 - Security World Trend Now

The Rise of CherryBlos: How OCR Technology is Being Exploited to Steal Android Users’ Cryptocurrency

Reynolds Alex2 years ago010 mins

CherryBlos and FakeTrade: New Malware Campaigns Targeting Android Users for Cryptocurrency Theft and Financial Scams Introduction In the realm of cybersecurity, Android users have become the latest target for malware campaigns seeking to steal cryptocurrency and perpetrate fraudulent financial activities. Two related malware campaigns, known as CherryBlos and FakeTrade, have recently come to the attention…

Investigating the Hack Crew: Unraveling Claims of Stolen Data

Reynolds Alex2 years ago08 mins

Cybersecurity Breach: Hacktivist Group Claims to Steal NATO Documents The Allegations A hacktivist crew known as SiegedSec has claimed to have stolen NATO documents and has shared screenshots and data on their Telegram channel. The group alleges that it breached NATO’s information-sharing and collaboration IT hub, accessing data belonging to 31 nations, and leaked up…

Exploring the Optimal Biometrics Authentication Method for Your Unique Use Case

Nguyen Michael2 years ago07 mins

Biometrics in Authentication: Balancing Accuracy and Security The consumerization of biometrics within smartphones has led to the perception that biometrics are a low-cost, low-friction means of authentication. However, the accuracy and convenience of biometrics vary greatly depending on the type of biometric and the strictness of the settings. While risks such as data storage and…

The Hidden Threat: Stark#Mule Malware Campaign Exploits US Army Documents in Targeting Koreans

Emma Thompson2 years ago010 mins

Malware Campaign Stark#Mule Targets Korean-Speaking Victims Using US Army Documents Cybersecurity Threat: Stark#Mule Targeting Korean-Speaking Victims with US Army Documents Introduction A new cybersecurity threat has emerged called Stark#Mule, a Korean-language malware campaign that targets victims using US military recruiting documents as lures. The attack campaign, recently discovered by security firm Securonix, utilizes legitimate but…

Microsoft Under Fire: Senator Slams Negligence in 365 Email Breach

Patel Maya2 years ago011 mins

US Senator Calls for Accountability: Microsoft Under Fire for Negligent Security Practices Introduction In a recent development, US Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon has written a letter to the heads of the Justice Department, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), urging them to hold Microsoft responsible for what…

Waterproofing Vietnam’s Smart City Infrastructure for Future-Proof Development

Patel Maya2 years ago09 mins

Making Smart City Infrastructure Watertight in Vietnam Ensuring the Security of Water Critical Infrastructures Smart cities are rapidly emerging as the future of urban development, with their interconnected systems and reliance on information technology. However, as cities evolve, there is an urgent need to ensure the security and resilience of critical infrastructures. In a recent…

The Dark Side of Digital Mirroring: Exploiting AI for Cyberattacks

Emma Thompson2 years ago08 mins

Digital Twins: The Potential Threats and Exploitations Introduction Digital twins, AI assistants trained to mimic and serve our needs, have the potential to be turned against us in various ways. The vulnerabilities of large language models (LLMs) and the potential for hackers to exploit them are not new concerns. However, the true extent of how…

The Article – Exploring the Latest Smartphone Vulnerability Threat: User Location Tracking Danger

Patel Maya2 years ago08 mins

New Smartphone Vulnerability: Hackers Could Track User Location Introduction A newly discovered vulnerability in text messaging has raised concerns about the potential for hackers to track user locations. Evangelos Bitsikas, a Ph.D. student at Northeastern University, and his research group have found a way to exploit this vulnerability using machine learning. This issue has serious…

“The Dark Side of AI: FBI Highlights the Diverse Threats Looming Over Tech Companies and Society”

Nguyen Michael2 years ago08 mins

FBI Warns of Broad AI Threats Facing Tech Companies and the Public By The Growing Threat to AI Researchers and Engineers The FBI has issued a warning about the increasing risk posed by criminal and nation-state hackers to executives, researchers, and engineers working on artificial intelligence (AI) at big tech companies and startups. With the…

Web Application Access Control Vulnerabilities: US and Australia Sound the Alarm

Reynolds Alex2 years ago09 mins

Government US, Australia Issue Warning Over Access Control Vulnerabilities in Web Applications In a joint effort to address access control vulnerabilities in web applications, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the National Security Agency (NSA) have released new guidance. The guidance specifically focuses on insecure direct…