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New Android Banking Trojan BingoMod Steals Money, Wipes Devices

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new Android remote access trojan (RAT) called BingoMod that not only performs fraudulent money transfers from the compromised devices but also wipes them in an attempt to erase traces of the malware. Italian cybersecurity firm Cleafy, which discovered the RAT towards the end of May 2024, said the malware is […]

Obfuscation: There Are Two Sides To Everything

How to detect and prevent attackers from using these various techniques Obfuscation is an important technique for protecting software that also carries risks, especially when used by malware authors. In this article, we examine obfuscation, its effects, and responses to it. What Is Obfuscation? Obfuscation is the technique of intentionally making information difficult to read, […]

Google Chrome Adds App-Bound Encryption to Protect Cookies from Malware

Google has announced that it’s adding a new layer of protection to its Chrome browser through what’s called app-bound encryption to prevent information-stealing malware from grabbing cookies on Windows systems. “On Windows, Chrome uses the Data Protection API (DPAPI) which protects the data at rest from other users on the system or cold boot attacks,” […]

Facebook Ads Lead to Fake Websites Stealing Credit Card Information

Facebook users are the target of a scam e-commerce network that uses hundreds of fake websites to steal personal and financial data using brand impersonation and malvertising tricks. Recorded Future’s Payment Fraud Intelligence team, which detected the campaign on April 17, 2024, has given it the name ERIAKOS owing to the use of the same […]

CISA and FBI: DDoS attacks won’t impact US election integrity

​CISA and the FBI said today that Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks targeting election infrastructure will, at most, hinder public access to information but will have no impact on the integrity or security of the 2024 U.S. general election processes. […]

Collaborative chaos reigns in Towerborne combat

When Towerborne is available to PC and Xbox console players, you’ll find team-based combat at the heart of its gameplay. The emphasis on collaboration between players means memorable cooperative moments. Game Director Daniel McLaren and Lead Combat Designer Isaac Torres talked to Xbox Wire about Towerborne’s arsenal and how they shine even brighter with mix and […]