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• Take action now – FluBot malware may be on its way May 17, 2021
  Why FluBot is a major threat for Android users, how to avoid falling victim, and how to get rid of the malware if your device has already been compromised The post Take action now – FluBot malware may be on its way appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Tony Anscombe
• Android stalkerware threatens victims further and exposes snoopers themselves May 17, 2021
  ESET research reveals that common Android stalkerware apps are riddled with vulnerabilities that further jeopardize victims and expose the privacy and security of the snoopers themselves The post Android stalkerware threatens victims further and exposes snoopers themselves appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Lukas Stefanko
• Verizon’s 2021 DBIR: Phishing and ransomware threats looming ever larger May 14, 2021
  The report provides unique insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the data breach landscape The post Verizon’s 2021 DBIR: Phishing and ransomware threats looming ever larger appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Amer Owaida
• Week in security with Tony Anscombe May 14, 2021
  Join ESET Research at RSA Conference 2021 – WhatsApp to restrict features for some users – 1 million apps rejected from the App Store last year The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Editor
• European police bust major online investment fraud ring May 13, 2021
  The operation was carried out against an organized group that used online trading platforms to swindle victims out of US$36 million The post European police bust major online investment fraud ring appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Amer Owaida
• 1 million risky apps rejected or removed from Apple’s App Store in 2020 May 12, 2021
  Apple also claims to have foiled US$1.5 billion worth of potentially fraudulent transactions The post 1 million risky apps rejected or removed from Apple’s App Store in 2020 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Amer Owaida
• ESET Research goes to RSA Conference 2021 with two presentations May 12, 2021
  We will explore two threats – Android stalkerware and XP exploits The post ESET Research goes to RSA Conference 2021 with two presentations appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Roman Kovac
• WhatsApp will limit features for users who don’t accept new data‑sharing rules May 11, 2021
  Your account won’t be deleted, but here's what you may want to be aware of if not even repeated reminders to accept the new policy do the trick The post WhatsApp will limit features for users who don’t accept new data‑sharing rules appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Amer Owaida
• Week in security with Tony Anscombe May 7, 2021
  Ousaban banking trojan targeting Brazil – How to help your kids use safe passwords – DDoS attack takes Belgian government websites offline The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Editor
• Popular routers found vulnerable to hacker attacks May 6, 2021
  Millions of Brits could be at risk of cyberattacks due to poor default passwords and a lack of firmware updates The post Popular routers found vulnerable to hacker attacks appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Amer Owaida