Minecraft Apps on Google Play Fleece Players Out of Big Money

Seven mobile apps for Android sneakily charge fans of Minecraft and Roblox hundreds of dollars per month. Source: Threadpost

High-Severity Cisco DoS Flaw Can Immobilize ASR Routers

The flaw stems from an issue with the ingress packet processing function of Cisco IOS XR software. Source: Threadpost

COVID-19 Data-Sharing App Leaked Healthcare Worker Info

Philippines COVID-KAYA app allowed for unauthorized access typically protected by ‘superuser’ credentials and also may have exposed patient data. Source: Threadpost

Targeted ransomware: it’s not just about encrypting your data!

When we talk about ransomware, we need to draw a line between what it used to be and what it currently is. Why? Because nowadays ransomware is not just about encrypting...

Microsoft Patch Tuesday Update Fixes 17 Critical Bugs

Remote code execution vulnerabilities dominate this month’s security bulletin of warnings and patches. Source: Threadpost

Colossal Intel Update Anchored by Critical Privilege-Escalation Bugs

Intel released 40 security advisories in total, addressing critical- and high-severity flaws across its Active Management Technology, Wireless Bluetooth and NUC products. Source: Threadpost

Scalper-Bots Shake Down Desperate PS5, Xbox Series X Shoppers

Retail bots are helping scalpers scoop up PS5, Xbox Series X inventory and charge massive markups. Source: Threadpost

Apple to Deliver ‘Privacy Labels’ for Apps, Revealing Data-Sharing Details

Developers will have to reveal how data is shared with any “third-party partners,” which include analytics tools, advertising networks, third-party SDKs or other external vendors. Source: Threadpost

Ghimob Android Banking Trojan Targets 153 Mobile Apps

A banking trojan is targeting mobile app users in Brazil - and researchers warn that its operator has big plans to expand abroad. Source: Threadpost

Microsoft Teams Users Under Attack in ‘FakeUpdates’ Malware Campaign

Microsoft warns that cybercriminals are using Cobalt Strike to infect entire networks beyond the infection point, according to a report. Source: Threadpost