Tag: sms

Phishing messages deceive Apple iMessage users into turning off protection

January 13, 2025

Cybercriminals are exploiting a trick to bypass Apple iMessage’s built-in phishing protection. According to Bleeping Computer* they send smishing (SMS phishing) messages from unknown senders, which iMessage automatically disables links for. However, if users reply to these messages or add the sender to their contact list, the links become enabled again. Recently, there has been … More Phishing messages deceive Apple iMessage users into turning off protection

ESET Research: Hamster Kombat game misused by cybercriminals as spyware and infostealer

July 23, 2024

ESET researchers have discovered threats abusing the success of the Hamster Kombat clicker game. In the past few months, the Telegram clicker game Hamster Kombat has taken the world of cryptocurrency game enthusiasts by storm. As was to be expected, the success of Hamster Kombat has also brought out cybercriminals, who have already started to … More ESET Research: Hamster Kombat game misused by cybercriminals as spyware and infostealer

Imagine vacationing without a smartphone — cybercriminals can’t

April 26, 2024

With all of the fake websites and apps out there, critical cybersecurity for travelers begins at home before the trip even starts. In the past, when travelers prepared for a long trip, they worried about getting lost, so they packed, among other things, a map, a compass, a radio, a dictionary, and a flashlight. Now … More Imagine vacationing without a smartphone — cybercriminals can’t

Silent but deadly: The rise of zero-click attacks

December 20, 2023

A security compromise so stealthy that it doesn’t even require your interaction? Yes, zero-click attacks require no action from you – but this doesn’t mean you’re left vulnerable. In a world of instant communication and accelerated by the ever-spreading notion that if you are not connected or available, you might be the odd one out, … More Silent but deadly: The rise of zero-click attacks

WhatsApp turns on passwordless logins for Android users

October 17, 2023

WhatsApp users on Android can say goodbye to insecure and annoying SMS two-factor authentication, writes The Verge*. The Meta-owned company announced on X (formerly Twitter) that it’s rolling out support for a passwordless passkey feature to all Android users. The new security option allows WhatsApp users to use their device’s face, fingerprint, or pin security … More WhatsApp turns on passwordless logins for Android users