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Google Warns of UNC6040 Vishing Scam: iPhones and Android Phones at Risk

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Google Warns of UNC6040 Vishing Scam: iPhones and Android Phones at Risk

Google Alert: These Incoming Calls Could Compromise Your Phone—Ignore Them to Stay Safe By : Javid Amin |  June 10, 2025  Google and the FBI have issued urgent warnings about a sophisticated phone scam targeting both Android and iPhone users. This emerging threat, orchestrated by a cybercriminal group known as UNC6040, is part of a rising trend in vishing attacks—where hackers use fake voice calls to manipulate victims into compromising their devices. What’s Happening? According to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, UNC6040 doesn’t break into your phone using malware or brute…

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New Convenience Fees on Google Pay: How It Affects Your Bill Payments

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New Convenience Fees on Google Pay: How It Affects Your Bill Payments

Google Pay Introduces Convenience Fees for Bill Payments: What Users Need to Know By: Javid Amin Google Pay, one of India’s most popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platforms, has announced a convenience fee for certain bill payments, such as electricity, cooking gas, and other utility payments. This move signals a shift toward monetizing UPI-based transactions, as fintech companies struggle to cover processing costs and sustain long-term growth. For users who rely heavily on Google Pay for their everyday transactions, these new fees may raise concerns. How much will it cost?…

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Your iPhones and Android Smartphones Are at Risk: Five New Pegasus Spyware Variants Discovered

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Your iPhones and Android Smartphones Are at Risk: Five New Pegasus Spyware Variants Discovered

Newly Discovered Pegasus Spyware Threats Put iPhones and Android Devices at Risk By: Javid Amin In a groundbreaking discovery, mobile security firm iVerify has unveiled five previously undetected Pegasus spyware variants targeting both iPhones and Android devices. This revelation underscores a growing threat: spyware once reserved for high-profile individuals is now being used to infiltrate the smartphones of ordinary citizens. The findings highlight an urgent need for enhanced mobile security as Pegasus continues to evolve and evade traditional defenses. What is Pegasus Spyware and Why Should You Care? Developed by…

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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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