Cyber Security Today, Nov. 30, 2022 -Inflation benefits scam aimed at Canadians, a warning for Fortinet administrators and more
Inflation benefits scam aimed at Canadians, a warning for Fortinet administrators and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Wednesday, November 30th, 2022. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com. Cyber…
Security Warning for Samsung Galaxy S8,S9,S10,S20,S21 smartphone users
If you have a Samsung Galaxy flagship smartphone from the S8 onwards, I have a serious security shock to impart: hackers found a way of extracting security keys and the most highly sensitive data protected by them from these flagship devices. In all, 100…
FBI Warns About ‘SIM Swapping’ That Steals Millions From Victims: Warning Signs, 5 Ways to Avoid Scam
The FBI is warning the public about a sudden spike of phone scam cases this February. Smartphone users are advised to practice extra caution against SIM swapping schemes. For reference, the phone scam and SIM-swapping complaints recorded between January…
iPhone Malware Security Warning: New Fake Shutdown Trick Lets Hackers Spy on You!
Security researchers recently developed a new technique that could fake the iPhone shutdown. The technique called “NoReboot” can be exploited by malicious actors to spy on a person using their iPhone camera and microphone without their…
East Haven fire officials issue warning after 12-year-old suffers burns in latest TikTok ‘challenge’
EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – East Haven officials are warning residents about the latest TikTok challenge after a child was burned while attempting to do the ‘challenge.’ ‘The Whoosh Bottle Experiment’ involved the use of alcohol and a bottle, which is…
Warning over holiday ‘smishing’ text scams that are stealing banking information with bogus package tracking links
A WARNING has been issued over bogus texts used over the holiday season to hack phones and rob people of cash by pretending to include package tracking links. Phone users are being told to be on alert for texts from “smishing” scams as…
Phone scam warning from US customs as criminals claim intercepted drug box has YOUR name on it
A NEW phone scam claiming US customs has intercepted a box of drugs with your name on it has been highlighted by officials. US Customs and Border Protection has had to issue a warning about the scam that claims to be sent from Border Patrol and CBP…
Don’t buy ANY iPhone in December as experts issue urgent warning
SMARTPHONE experts are warning anyone thinking of buying an iPhone for Christmas to think again. According to recent research, iPhone prices are set to decline in 2022. 1 A recent study has claimed iPhone prices are set to drop after DecemberCredit:…
Warning Android phones are ‘listening to your calls’ after major flaw discovered in 43% of devices earlier this year
VULNERABILITIES in some Android phones could allow hackers to use malware to eavesdrop on your phone calls. MediaTek chips, which are found in 43 percent of Android smartphones as of the second quarter of 2021, reportedly have several vulnerabilities…
Warning to Google phone owners that it could BREAK if battery runs to zero
BUYERS of Google’s latest smartphone are fuming after discovering a major fault with the £600 device within weeks of launch. According to multiple reports on online forums, if the Google Pixel 6 runs out of battery, its fingerprint sensor is…