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Sipping from the Coronavirus Domain Firehose

Krebs on Security

Data from security vendor Sophos, published by the Cyber Threat Coalition, shows the number of Coronavirus or COVID-19 themed domains registered per week that received traffic. “Looking at the data collected, the pattern of visits are highest on Monday and Friday, and the lowest visit count is on the weekend. .

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Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky apps on government-issued mobile devices

Security Affairs

On a mobile device, the WeChat and Kaspersky applications data collection methods provide considerable access to the device’s contents.” We will continue to regularly monitor potential cyber threats and take immediate action when needed.” ” said Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board.

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DRM Report Q2 2023 – Ransomware threat landscape

Security Affairs

In an era where digitalization has woven its web into the very fabric of our lives, the dark underbelly of the digital realm continues to pose an ever-growing threat. Ransomware, a menace that has evolved into a formidable adversary, takes center stage in our examination of the cyber threat landscape during the second quarter of 2023.

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Privacy Roundup: Week 3 of Year 2025

Security Boulevard

May also include threat actors abusing legitimate technology - which of itself may be irrespective of user privacy in general - to gather information or otherwise target users. Inside the Black Box of Predictive Travel Surveillance Wired Covers the use of powerful surveillance technology in predicting who might be a "threat."

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US Federal Judge Upholds Automakers' Right to Record Texts, Call Logs

SecureWorld News

The automakers argued that their practice was necessary to provide certain features and services, such as hands-free calling and texting, and that customers had consented to the data collection by agreeing to the terms of service when they purchased their vehicles.

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Half of Britons feel they are victims of ‘Sonic Snooping’

CyberSecurity Insiders

Keeping a tab on mobile applications and checking on what they are asking as permissions might resolve most of the troubles linked to this cyber threat. The users got these feelings as they noticed an advertisement for a product or a service as soon as they searched or spoke about it with their friend or family member over the phone.

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Over 100,000 ChatGPT Accounts Compromised by Cybercriminals

SecureWorld News

Info stealers are also indiscriminate, infecting as many computers as possible to maximize the amount of data collected. They have become a significant source of compromised personal data due to their simplicity and effectiveness. Group-IB's analysis revealed that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for 40.5%