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Hackers Use NFC Relay Malware to Clone Tap-to-Pay Android Transactions

A new investigation from mobile security firm Zimperium has revealed a fast-growing cybersecurity threat targeting Android users through…

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Ex-L3Harris Cyber Boss Pleads Guilty to Selling Trade Secrets to Russian Firm

Peter Williams, a former executive of Trenchant, L3Harris’ cyber division, has pleaded guilty to two counts of stealing trade secrets and selling them to an unnamed Russian software broker.

Aisuru Botnet Shifts from DDoS to Residential Proxies

Aisuru, the botnet responsible for a series of record-smashing distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks this year, recently was overhauled to support a more low-key, lucrative and sustainable business: Renting hundreds of thousands of infected Internet of Things (IoT) devices to proxy services that help cybercriminals anonymize their traffic. Experts says a glut of proxies from Aisuru and other sources is fueling large-scale data harvesting efforts tied to various artificial intelligence (AI) projects, helping content scrapers evade detection by routing their traffic through residential connections that appear to be regular Internet users.

New Android Trojan 'Herodotus' Outsmarts Anti-Fraud Systems by Typing Like a Human

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Android banking trojan called Herodotus that has been observed in active campaigns targeting Italy and Brazil to conduct device takeover (DTO) attacks. "Herodotus is designed to perform device takeover while making first attempts to mimic human behaviour and bypass behaviour biometrics detection," ThreatFabric said in a report shared with

‘ChatGPT Tainted Memories’ Exploit Enables Command Injection in Atlas Browser

LayerX Security found a flaw in OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser that lets attackers inject commands into its memory, posing major security and phishing risks.

How to set up two factor authentication (2FA) on your Instagram account

Step-by-step instructions on how to enable 2FA on your Instagram account—for Android, iOS, and on the web.

New HyperRat Android Malware Sold as Ready-Made Spy Tool

Researchers have uncovered HyperRat, a new Android malware sold as a service, giving attackers remote control, data theft tools, and mass phishing features.

⚡ Weekly Recap: WSUS Exploited, LockBit 5.0 Returns, Telegram Backdoor, F5 Breach Widens

Security, trust, and stability — once the pillars of our digital world — are now the tools attackers turn against us. From stolen accounts to fake job offers, cybercriminals keep finding new ways to exploit both system flaws and human behavior. Each new breach proves a harsh truth: in cybersecurity, feeling safe can be far more dangerous than being alert. Here’s how that false sense of security

Baohuo Android Malware Hijacks Telegram Accounts via Fake Telegram X

New Android malware Baohuo hijacks Telegram X accounts, stealing data and controlling chats. Over 58,000 devices infected, mainly in India and Brazil.

Strings in the maze: Finding hidden strengths and gaps in your team

In this week’s newsletter, Bill explores how open communication about your skills and experience can help your security team uncover hidden gaps, strengthen your defenses, and better prepare for ever-present threats.