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Technology TrendsGoogle Messages Users On Android Get New Features
Do you use Google Messages? If so, there's good news! In recent months, the company has taken steps to bridge the Windows and iOS ecosystems the Android ecosystems and the iOS ecosystems.
March 22, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMozilla Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability In Firefox
Mozilla have released patches for two zero-day exploits which were recently reported by researchers at 360 ATA. A zero-day is an unpatched software vulnerability that is being actively exploited in the wild. In other words, since the vulnerability is already being exploited, there are “zero days” to spare in finding a solution.
March 15, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityAndroid Users Need To Watch Out For Teabot Trojan
If you have smart devices in the Android ecosystem, there's a new threat to be aware of in the form of a malware strain called Teabot. This bit of malicious code is a Remote Access Trojan or RAT for short. The group behind the code is making a big push to see it spread worldwide.
March 15, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMajor Vulnerability “Dirty Pipe” found in Linux Kernel
Researcher Max Kellermann of CM4all has discovered a dangerous vulnerability in the Linux kernel which could potentially be exploited by hackers to gain full access a network. The vulnerability is being called "Dirty Pipe" (which is in reference to a similar 2016 Linux vulnerability "Dirty Cow") and works by leveraging a bug found in the Linux pipe command which can result in the elevation of system privileges once they find a way onto a machine. The pipe command is a tool used in Linux/Unix that chains together the input/output of common processes in order to harness their combined efforts....
March 11, 2022 4 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 Is Now Able To Run Some Android Apps
Recently, Microsoft announced that they were adding support for Android Apps to Windows 11. The company first began testing that new functionality back in October of last year (2021).
March 5, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMedusa Android Banking Trojan Steals Sensitive User Information
There are two new forms of malware spreading rapidly among people with Android devices according to researchers at ThreatFabric. This latest campaign involves the FluBot malware (also known as Cabassous) and the Android banking trojan called Medusa. What's disturbing about this most recent spate of attacks is that both forms of malware share the same basic infection tactics and delivery infrastructure.
March 1, 2022 2 min -
Industry InsightsiPhone Sales Edging Out Android In The US
It's no secret that supply chain issues have impacted a variety of different industries. Apple has been somewhat less impacted than others.
February 25, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Defender Adds Cross Platform Mobile Protections
Microsoft recently announced an important upgrade to Microsoft Defender.
February 17, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNew Android Malware Steals Data And Factory Resets Phones
BRATA malware was first spotted in the wilds by Kaspersky back in 2019.
February 14, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityDark Herring Subscription Scam Affected Millions Of Android Users
Google partner Zimperium zLabs has recently discovered a sophisticated scam targeting more than 100 million Android users. The scam has been in operation right under Google's nose for nearly two years.
February 10, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsAndroid Apps Are Coming To Windows 11
One of the most persistently frustrating aspects of our highly interconnected world is that we seem to exist in at least three different distinct ecosystems.
February 8, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsGoogle Working Towards Easier Integration Between Android And Windows
If you're managing a company of any size and interested in copying from some other firm's playbook, Apple is almost always a good choice. Even the folks at Google seem to think so.
January 20, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityThis Android Banking Malware Is Back
We haven't heard much about Anubis in recent months. Anubis is the nasty Android-based banking Trojan that has made headlines on more than one occasion.
December 31, 2021 2 min -
Technology TrendsAndroid Can Track AirTags And Similar Devices With New App
The Apple and Android ecosystems just took another step toward melding together with the release of a new App built by Apple.
December 28, 2021 2 min -
Technology TrendsTwitter Will No Longer Auto-Crop Photos On The Web
Twitter hasn't had a very good relationship with auto-cropping. Images just haven't historically displayed very well on the platform.
November 29, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityAndroid Malware Named MasterFred Seeks User App Login Information
If you have an Android device be aware that there's a new strain of malware out there. Called MasterFred this new malware utilizes well-constructed fake login overlays in order to steal the login and credit card information for Twitter Instagram and Netflix users.
November 27, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityNew Android Malware Wreaks Havoc For Some Users
There's a nasty new strain of malware you need to be aware of that targets Android devices. Don't let the funny name fool you because AbstractEmu is a serious threat. Not only will it root an infected device but it will allow the controller of the malware to take total control of the device. It will alter its settings and attempt to evade detection via a combination of anti-emulation checks and code abstraction.
November 12, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityA Flexible Partnership With IT Professionals
It’s hard to see how investing in your company’s IT services would be as incentivizing as other investments that might deliver a more tangible ROI. However, ensuring that your IT department has a competent team that’s up-to-date on the latest cyber security knowledge and has access to the latest software to allow them to do their jobs well is a sounder investment than you might think.
September 1, 2021 4 min -
CybersecuritySecurity - Do You Know Your Digital Risk?
Rapid technological advancement and rising global connectivity is reshaping the way the world is functioning. From higher productivity to improved customer satisfaction, technology has played a critical role in the growth of businesses across the world. However, the consequential bad news is that technological advancements have also made organizations increasingly vulnerable to digital risks. However, this does not mean that businesses must compromise on growth and advancement for the sake of security.
December 11, 2020 5 min
