A week in security (August 30 – September 5)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs
- ProxyToken: another nail-biter from Microsoft Exchange
- Macs turn on apps signed by Symantec, treat them as malware
- Google Play sign-ins can be abused to track another person’s movements
- FTC bans SpyFone and its CEO from continuing to sell stalkerware
- BrakTooth Bluetooth vulnerabilities, crash all the devices!
- Vulnerable WordPress plugin leaves online shoppers vulnerable
- WhatsApp hit with €225 million fine for GDPR violations
- Watch what you send on anonymous SMS websites
- FBI warns of ransomware threat to food and agriculture
Other Cybersecurity news
- Malware found a new place to hide: graphics cards (Source: PC Mag)
- Student tracks Bluetooth headset wearers by wardriving around Oslo on a bicycle (Source: The Register)
- Increasing number of investigations calls for advanced technology and dedicated teams (Source: Help Net Security)
- 15 year old malware proxy network goes dark (Source: Krebs on Security)
- Experts warn on Office 365 phishing attacks (Source: Computer Weekly)
- Juniper breach mystery starts to clear with new details on hackers and U.S. role (source: Bloomberg)
- Car hacking danger is likely closer than you think (Source: Car and driver)
- Facebook users in Rother Valley hacked by postcode lottery scammers (Source: Worksop Guardian)
- Absurd Warzone TikTok shows hackers are now impossible to kill even when downed (Source: Dexerto)
- Dangerous Android malware is spreading – beware of text message scam (Source: Laptop Mag)
Stay safe, everyone!
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