January 10, 2019
Malware found preinstalled on some Alcatel smartphones | ZDNet
Malware was also available inside an official Alcatel app available through the Google Play Store. Source: Malware found preinstalled on some Alcatel smartphones | ZDNet
When you link your checking account to an app like Venmo, startup company Plaid is likely facilitating the connection. Now, Plaid is growing. Source: Connecting your bank account to an app is now a $3-billion business
A new voice phishing scam is going after iPhone users in a clever new way: by making calls seem like they are coming directly from Apple Support. Brian Krebs reported today that a user, Jody Westby, got a call from Apple Support asking for her to call back. The contact information that came along with […] Source: New Apple voice phishing scam looks just like a real support call
And showcase vulnerabilities in specific devices Source: Hackers are taking over Chromecasts to promote PewDiePie’s channel
January 4, 2019
Major US newspapers crippled by Ryuk ransomware attack
All Tribune Publishing newspapers, as well as US-printed newspapers formerly part of Tribune, were hit with a cyber attack involving Ryuk ransomware. Source: Major US newspapers crippled by Ryuk ransomware attack