Hackers steal Signal, WhatsApp user data with fake Android chat app ‘SafeChat’

August 1, 2023

According to Bleeping Computer*, Hackers are using a fake Android app named ‘SafeChat’ to infect devices with spyware malware that steals call logs, texts, and GPS locations from phones. The Android spyware is suspected to be a variant of “Coverlm,” which steals data from communication apps such as Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp, Viber, and Facebook Messenger. … More Hackers steal Signal, WhatsApp user data with fake Android chat app ‘SafeChat’

Quantum computing: Will it break crypto security within a few years?

August 1, 2023

Current cryptographic security methods watch out – quantum computing is coming for your lunch. If the rapid pace at which groups like Google are spooling up amped-up quantum computers continues, so too drops the shot clock to fix or replace cryptographic algorithms used to secure just about everything before they become quite crackable. The reason: … More Quantum computing: Will it break crypto security within a few years?

Captcha security to end for Google and Apple users

July 31, 2023

Anticipated for the past two years, Google and Apple Inc. have officially announced their plans to discontinue the use of Captchas for all their users by the end of this year, writes Cybersecurity Insiders*. Captchas, which stand for “Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart,” are a combination of alphanumeric characters … More Captcha security to end for Google and Apple users

Is backdoor access oppressive? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 31, 2023

Bills granting access to end-to-end encrypted systems, opportunity for cybercriminals, abuse by authority, human rights, and tech companies leaving the UK? If passed as a law, the UK government’s Online Safety Bill could force technology companies to give the UK government backdoor access to any end-to-end encryption systems.  The legislation itself is quite complex and the … More Is backdoor access oppressive? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Why business device management should keep green practices in mind

July 28, 2023

For anyone looking to delve into the sphere of green, environmentally friendly practices, it is of utmost importance to consider their habits. Among the habits we humans commit ourselves to daily is the use of phones and other electronic devices. These create a measurable impact on the environment, whether due to the way they were … More Why business device management should keep green practices in mind