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New ransomware posing as COVID‑19 tracing app targets Canada; ESET offers decryptor

June 24, 2020

ESET researchers dissect an Android app that masquerades as an official COVID-19 contact-tracing app and encrypts files on the victim’s device. New ransomware CryCryptor has been targeting Android users in Canada, distributed via two websites under the guise of an official COVID-19 tracing app provided by Health Canada. ESET researchers analyzed the ransomware and created … More New ransomware posing as COVID‑19 tracing app targets Canada; ESET offers decryptor

FBI warns of scam apps amid move to mobile banking

June 12, 2020

Banking app users are among the top targets for cybercriminals looking to take advantage of the pandemic-induced lockdowns. As the use of mobile banking apps surges during COVID-19 lockdowns, so does the risk that these platforms will be exploited by cybercriminals, warns the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Citing estimates by US financial technology providers, the Bureau’s online … More FBI warns of scam apps amid move to mobile banking

How secure is your phone’s lock screen?

June 5, 2020

From the humble passcode to biometric authentication, there are quite a few options to lock your Android phone. But which of them are more secure than the others? As people become more sensitive about the privacy and security of their data, you’d think that securing your phone with at least some kind of authentication measure … More How secure is your phone’s lock screen?

How safe is your child’s phone?

June 3, 2020

Online safety is one of the most significant challenges facing parents in the modern world, with increased access to the internet paving the way for cyberbullying, sexting, and harassment, amongst other dangers. In fact, nearly three-quarters of parents (70%) worry about their child’s online activity, according to ESET’s recent research, which surveyed 1,000 parents of … More How safe is your child’s phone?

Critical Android flaw lets attackers hijack almost any app, steal data

May 28, 2020

Left unpatched, the vulnerability could expose almost all Android users to the risk of having their personal data intercepted by attackers. Researchers have found a critical flaw that affects nearly all devices running Android 9.0 or older, which implies that over 90% of Android users could be vulnerable. If exploited, the security hole allows hackers to hijack … More Critical Android flaw lets attackers hijack almost any app, steal data

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