EU warns Elon Musk that lack of Twitter moderation could help Vladimir Putin
A hot potato: As Elon Musk reduces Twitter’s content moderation to make the platform a bastion of free speech while also cutting its workforce, one of the European Union’s top officials has warned the billionaire could be inadvertently…
FBI warns about Cuba, no, not that one — the ransomware gang • The Register
The US federal government has issued an notify about Cuba not the point out but a ransomware gang that is using millions in purloined earnings. The Cuba gang has strike more than 100 companies around the world, demanding about $145 million in payments…
Google warns about commercial Heliconia spyware • The Register
Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) said on Wednesday that its researchers discovered commercial spyware called Heliconia that’s designed to exploit vulnerabilities in Chrome and Firefox browsers as well as Microsoft Defender security…
Google warns about commercial Heliconia spyware • The Register
Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) said on Wednesday that its researchers discovered commercial spyware called Heliconia that’s designed to exploit vulnerabilities in Chrome and Firefox browsers as well as Microsoft Defender security…
FBI warns of rise in QR code tampering
The FBI is warning about a rise in thieves tampering with legitimate codes, such as placing a sticker over a legitimate code giving it the appearance it’s real. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Quick response, or QR, codes scannable by smart phone have become highly…
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…
Belgian Government Warns about Risk of Espionage from Xiaomi Products
People visit Xiaomi brand’s store in Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2020. (Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters) Belgium warned that products from Xiaomi, the popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer, could play a role in Chinese espionage efforts. In a statement to a…
FBI warns of cyber-criminals using QR codes to steal information
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The FBI is warning people about cyber-criminals using QR codes to steal login information, credit card and bank account numbers and other personal information. QR codes are literally everywhere. These “Quick Response…
Internet watchdog warns Olympic Games app has security, censorship flaws
1/2 With the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games set to begin in a few weeks, Internet watchdog Citizen Lab on Tuesday published a report highlighting security and censorship issues with a smartphone application mandated for use by all attendees at the…
Microsoft warns EVERY Windows 10 and 11 user to check their PC right now
WINDOWS PC users have been left open to two security flaws after an attempt to patch them was botched. Millions of Windows users are being told to stay vigilant because the issues are already being exploited by hackers. 1 All new versions of Windows are…