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Google Blocks 2.36 Million Risky Android Apps from Play Store in 2024
Google blocked 2.36 million Android app submissions to the Play Store in 2024 due to violations of its policies that made them potentially risky for users. In addition, 158,000 developer accounts were banned for attempting to publish harmful apps like malware and spyware on Android’s official app store. In comparison, Google blocked 2,280,000 risky apps in 2023 and 1,500,000 apps in 2022, while the figures for blocked Play developer accounts were 333,000 and 173,000, respectively. The increasing trend highlights the persistent threat posed by malicious actors and the need for continuous improvements in security measures.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services12 months ago in 01
New Syncjacking Attack Hijacks Devices Using Chrome Extensions
A new cyberattack method called ‘Browser Syncjacking’ has emerged, demonstrating how hackers can hijack devices through seemingly benign Chrome extensions. Discovered by security researchers at SquareX, this attack involves a multi-stage process that begins with Google profile hijacking, progresses to browser hijacking, and ultimately results in complete device takeover.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services12 months ago in 01
Ransomware Attack Disrupts New York Blood Donation Giant
Cyberattack Forces Appointment Rescheduling and Raises Concerns Over Data Security The New York Blood Center (NYBC), one of the largest independent blood collection and distribution organizations in the world, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. The cyberattack, which was detected on Sunday, January 26, has forced the organization to reschedule some donor appointments and disrupted its daily operations.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services12 months ago in 01
Police Seizes Cracked and Nulled Hacking Forum Servers, Arrests Suspects
In a coordinated international operation, Europol and German law enforcement confirmed the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of 17 servers from two notorious hacking forums: Cracked and Nulled. These forums, known for hosting millions of cybercriminals and hackers, were taken down as part of Operation Talent, a joint law enforcement effort aimed at disrupting the underground cybercrime economy.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services12 months ago in 01
DeepSeek Under Fire
Australia’s science minister, Ed Husic, has become the first big shot in a Western government to raise red flags about DeepSeek, the Chinese chatbot that’s been shaking up markets and the tech world. It’s no secret that Chinese tech companies, from Huawei to TikTok, have been under the microscope for years, with folks worrying they might be tied to the Chinese government and could be scooping up people’s data for intelligence purposes.
By Shimshon Holzman12 months ago in 01
Hackers exploiting flaws in SimpleHelp RMM to breach networks
Hackers are actively exploiting vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software, gaining unauthorized access to networks and posing significant security risks. These security flaws, identified as CVE202457726 CVE202457727 and CVE202457728 enable attackers to download and upload files on target devices, escalate privileges to administrative levels, and potentially deploy further malicious payloads.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services12 months ago in 01
New Apple CPU Side-Channel Attacks Steal Data from Browsers
A team of security researchers has uncovered new side-channel vulnerabilities in modern Apple processors, capable of stealing sensitive information from web browsers. The vulnerabilities, identified as FLOP and SLAP, highlight flaws in Apple’s speculative execution mechanisms, allowing attackers to extract private data remotely.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services12 months ago in 01
Garmin GPS Watches Crash and Enter Reboot Loop, Users Frustrated
Garmin users worldwide are experiencing significant issues with their GPS watches, as devices crash upon accessing GPS-reliant apps and subsequently become trapped in a reboot loop, displaying only a blue triangle logo.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services12 months ago in 01
DeepSeek Suspends Registrations Following Massive Cyberattack
Chinese AI platform DeepSeek has temporarily suspended new user registrations for its DeepSeek-V3 chat platform, citing a “large-scale” cyberattack targeting its services. This disruption has raised concerns as the platform rapidly gained popularity over the past week, thanks to its advanced AI model.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services12 months ago in 01
EU Sanctions Russian GRU Hackers for Cyberattacks Against Estonia
The European Union has taken decisive action against cyber threats by sanctioning three Russian military intelligence officers from Unit 29155 of the GRU. These individuals were implicated in a series of cyberattacks targeting Estonian government agencies in 2020. This move highlights the EU’s commitment to addressing and deterring cyber aggression, particularly from state-sponsored actors.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services12 months ago in 01
Hackers Steal $85 Million from Phemex Crypto Exchange
WIRE TOR - The EthicaOn January 23, 2025, Phemex, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack that resulted in the theft of over $85 million worth of cryptocurrency. The breach has raised alarms across the cryptocurrency industry, which continues to grapple with security vulnerabilities despite advancements in blockchain technology.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services12 months ago in 01
