Beware! Downloader Malware Disguised as Game Apps Found On Google Play with More Than 51,100 Installations

Haythem Elmir

The downloader malware dubbed Android.DownLoader.819.origin malware found on Google play downloaded by more than 51,100 Android users. The downloader malware is capable of installing other malicious applications on the affected devices and launches them. Doctor Web security researchers found 14 copies of the malicious application distributed by Quoac developer disguised as […]

BLEEDINGBIT Bluetooth flaws in TI chips expose enterprises to remote attacks

Haythem Elmir

Two vulnerabilities in new Bluetooth chip, dubbed BLEEDINGBIT expose millions of access points and other networking devices to remote attacks. Security experts from the IoT security firm Armis, the same that found the BlueBorne Bluetooth flaws, have discovered two serious vulnerabilities in BLE chips designed by Texas Instruments. The flaws, dubbed BLEEDINGBIT by Armis, could be exploited by a […]

UNE VULNÉRABILITÉ CRITIQUE CORRIGÉE SUR SOPHOS HITMANPRO

Haythem Elmir

Des chercheurs de Talos ont découvert deux vulnérabilités, dont une critique dans Sophos HitmanPro, un outil de détection et de suppression des malwares. Un attaquant pourrait l’exploiter pour exécuter du code à distance ou élever ses privilèges. L’attaque est peu complexe à réaliser, ne peut être effectuée qu’en local, ne nécessite ni privilèges ni […]

New malware turning smartphones into hidden proxies

Haythem Elmir

Cybercriminals are distributing new Android malware via Phishing email campaign that turns infected smartphones into hidden mobile proxies. The proxies can be used to circumvent internal network security controls. The McAfee Mobile Research team has identified the active phishing campaign that traps users by sending an SMS to influence them […]