Tag: #Cybersecurity

Apple Users at Risk: ICERT Warns of High-Severity Security Vulnerability

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Apple Users at Risk: ICERT Warns of High-Severity Security Vulnerability

The Central government has issued a high-severity warning to Apple users about a new security vulnerability that could allow attackers to take control of their devices. The vulnerability is in the WebKit browser engine, which is used by Safari and other browsers. It comes in Apple products like the iPhone and iWatch. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, which functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has cautioned against multiple vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to execute an arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or bypass security restrictions on…

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Beware: Android Users Vulnerable to Fake Telegram and Signal Apps on Google Play Store

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Beware: Android Users Vulnerable to Fake Telegram and Signal Apps on Google Play Store

In a concerning revelation, cybersecurity researchers from Kaspersky have identified a significant threat to Android users – fake Telegram and Signal apps lurking on the Google Play Store. These counterfeit applications are cunningly crafted to pilfer sensitive information from users’ devices, encompassing contact details, phone numbers, chat histories, and even login credentials. The fake Telegram apps don a disguise, masquerading as Uyghur, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese versions of the legitimate app. Shockingly, these fraudulent apps managed to amass over 200,000 downloads from the Google Play Store before Google took…

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Navigating the Treacherous Waters of Cyber Frauds: Tales of Deceit and Resilience

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Navigating the Treacherous Waters of Cyber Frauds: Tales of Deceit and Resilience

By: Javid Amin In an increasingly digital landscape, the realm of cybercrime has evolved into a sophisticated arena, where unsuspecting individuals are ensnared by the intricate web of deceit woven by cyber crooks. Recent incidents underscore the alarming prevalence of cyber frauds, highlighting the need for heightened awareness and resilient defenses. In a disconcerting turn of events, a retired BHEL official found himself ensnared in the clutches of a cyber fraudster, who cunningly extracted a staggering sum of Rs 1.5 crore from him. The modus operandi was a classic example…

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