There was a lot of publicity – including the regular use in iPhone advertising – of Apple’s new stance on privacy. Apple has imposed new rules on vendors of iOS (and iPadOS) through its “walled garden” App Store that enhances our privacy. App Tracking Transparency (ATT) is a cornerstone of …
What do cyber-criminals want when they send you a phishing email?
Following research by Check Point it seems half the time they want to steal your LinkedIn credentials. So the takeaway from this is – if an unexpected email directs you to a LinkedIn log-in or requests your LinkedIn credentials then the chances are you have been had. QUIT before giving …
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Another Google Chrome patch issued
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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