Android Malware Operations Merge Droppers, SMS Theft, and RAT Capabilities at Scale

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Threat actors have been observed leveraging malicious dropper apps masquerading as legitimate applications to deliver an Android SMS stealer dubbed Wonderland in mobile attacks targeting users in Uzbekistan.
“Previously, users received ‘pure’ Trojan APKs that acted as malware immediately upon installation,” Group-IB said in an analysis published last week. “Now, adversaries increasingly deploy

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I travel with an iPad that acts like a touchscreen MacBook – here’s my setup

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Here’s how I keep working on my iPad when Wi-Fi, power, and travel plans fail.

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China’s open AI models are in a dead heat with the West – here’s what happens next

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With the rising technological prowess and greater openness of Chinese models, the world is increasingly turning to the East for efficient and customizable AI, a new report finds.

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Iranian Infy APT Resurfaces with New Malware Activity After Years of Silence

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Threat hunters have discerned new activity associated with an Iranian threat actor known as Infy (aka Prince of Persia), nearly five years after the hacking group was observed targeting victims in Sweden, the Netherlands, and Turkey.
“The scale of Prince of Persia’s activity is more significant than we originally anticipated,” Tomer Bar, vice president of security research at SafeBreach, said

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs. Sony WH-1000XM6: I tried the two best ANC headphones, and this pair wins

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Looking for the best ANC headphones? The latest Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra are two solid options. Here’s how to choose.

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FBI Seizes Fake ID Template Domains Operating from Bangladesh

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US authorities have charged Zahid Hasan with running TechTreek, a $2.9 million online marketplace selling fake ID templates. The investigation, involving the FBI and Bangladesh police, uncovered a global scheme selling fraudulent passports and social security cards to over 1,400 customers.

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DevOps and Cybersecurity: Building a New Line of Defense Against Digital Threats

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Learn how DevOps and DevSecOps strengthen cybersecurity through automation, CI/CD, and secure DevOps development services.

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U.S. DOJ Charges 54 in ATM Jackpotting Scheme Using Ploutus Malware

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) this week announced the indictment of 54 individuals in connection with a multi-million dollar ATM jackpotting scheme.
The large-scale conspiracy involved deploying malware named Ploutus to hack into automated teller machines (ATMs) across the U.S. and force them to dispense cash. The indicted members are alleged to be part of Tren de Aragua (TdA, Spanish for

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5 ways Lenovo’s AI strategy can deliver real results for you too

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Art Hu, Lenovo’s global CIO, explains how the tech giant exploits AI effectively. And you can do it, too.

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Hackers Stole Millions of PornHub Users’ Data for Extortion

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Plus: Cisco discloses a zero-day with no available patch, Venezuela accuses the US of a cyberattack, and more.

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