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WhatsApp Phone Numbers Pop Up in Google Search Results — But is it a Bug?
Posted by AngelaWong, 08-06-2020A researcher found that phone numbers tied to WhatsApp accounts are indexed publicly on Google Search creating what he claims is a “privacy issue” for users. A researcher is warning...
ST Engineering's US unit hit with criminal ransomware attack
Posted by AngelaWong, 07-06-2020[SAN ANTONIO] VT San Antonio Aerospace Inc, which provides maintenance, repair and overhaul services to aircraft, was hit with a ransomware attack affecting its US commercial operations. A criminal g...
Chinese and Iranian hackers targeted Biden and Trump campaigns, Google says
Posted by AngelaWong, 07-06-2020WASHINGTON (Reuters) - State-backed hackers from China have targeted staffers working on the U.S. presidential campaign of Democrat Joe Biden, a senior Google security official said on Thursday. The s...
Dark Web Demand Surges for YouTube Accounts
Posted by AngelaWong, 05-06-2020Security experts are warning of growing dark web demand for access to users’ YouTube accounts. Etay Maor, CSO at cyber-intelligence firm IntSights, explained that in recent weeks his team ...
Two Critical Flaws in Zoom Could've Let Attackers Hack Systems via Chat
Posted by AngelaWong, 04-06-2020If you're using Zoom—especially during this challenging time to cope with your schooling, business, or social engagement—make sure you are running the latest version of the widely pop...
Fake SingPost delivery SMSes making rounds to steal confidential info
Posted by AngelaWong, 02-06-2020Many people have turned to online shopping during this circuit breaker period as they dutifully stay at home. In response, some scammers are taking this opportunity to prey on shoppers using sophisti...