Tag: Security

SpaceCobra group using Android GravityRAT goes after WhatsApp backups

June 15, 2023

ESET researchers analyzed an updated version of Android GravityRAT spyware that steals WhatsApp backup files and can receive commands to delete files. ESET Research discovered a new version of Android GravityRAT spyware being distributed as trojanized versions of the legitimate open-source OMEMO Instant Messenger Android app. The trojanized BingeChat app is available for download from … More SpaceCobra group using Android GravityRAT goes after WhatsApp backups

Facebook scam targets pages of Irish political parties, media and businesses

June 13, 2023

A phishing scam claiming “Your Post Goes Against Our Community Standards So Only You Can See”, tags Irish political parties, media, businesses and others, to make them click on a phishing link. An insidious scam, which leads users to believe something on their Facebook page goes against community standards is tagging various Irish Facebook pages … More Facebook scam targets pages of Irish political parties, media and businesses

Cyber insurance 101: What is it and does my company need it?

June 13, 2023

While not a ‘get out of jail free card’ for your business, cyber insurance can help insulate it from the financial impact of a cyber-incident. Cyber risk is on the rise as the combined impact of surging threat levels, expanding attack surfaces and security skills shortages are putting organizations at a disadvantage. Faced with an increased likelihood that they … More Cyber insurance 101: What is it and does my company need it?

Strava heatmap feature can be abused to find home addresses

June 12, 2023

According to BleepingComputer*, Researchers at the North Carolina State University Raleigh have discovered a privacy risk in the Strava app’s heatmap feature that could lead to identifying users’ home addresses. Strava is a popular running companion and fitness-tracking application with over 100 million users worldwide, helping people track their heart rate, activity details, GPS location, … More Strava heatmap feature can be abused to find home addresses

ESET Research deconstructs Asylum Ambuscade: group focused on cybercrime, cyberespionage and cyberattacks

June 9, 2023

Today, ESET Research released its analysis of Asylum Ambuscade, a cybercrime group that has been performing cyberespionage operations on the side. Asylum Ambuscade has been operating since at least 2020. It is a crimeware group that targets individuals, small and medium businesses, bank customers, and cryptocurrency traders in various regions, including North America and Europe. … More ESET Research deconstructs Asylum Ambuscade: group focused on cybercrime, cyberespionage and cyberattacks