Google has found another Chrome exploit in the wild – make sure you have the patches installed: Google issues third emergency fix for Chrome this year • The Register Why auto-updates and patches are a good idea – Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge vulnerabilities patched – Smart Thinking Solutions
No. 10 the target of spyware
It is being reported by a Canadian investigation team, Citizen Lab , that devices at No. 10 Downing Street and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office were infected with the Pegasus spyware during 2020/2021. The attack is being linked to operatives in the UAE, India, Cyprus and Jordan. No 10 network targeted with …
Microsoft takes action against cyber crime gangs
Microsoft (and Google) take a very active role when it comes to countering malware, cyber attacks and scams. Notorious cybercrime gang’s botnet disrupted – Microsoft On the Issues Microsoft uses court order to disrupt ZLoader botnet – The Record by Recorded Future Microsoft details malware that hides its scheduled tasks …
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North Korean Hackers
The headline value changes but it comes down to, a lot of money was stolen. North Korean hackers target gamers in $615m crypto heist – US – BBC News US agency attributes $540 million Ronin hack to North Korean APT group – The Record by Recorded Future US Government offers …
Council Tax Rebate Scam
Scammers are preying on the most vulnerable with texts, phone calls and emails: Council tax rebate: Warning issued over new scam pretending to offer £150 – BBC News