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Microsoft finds macOS vulnerability

A security team from Microsoft revealed a security vulnerability in Apple’s MacOS operating systems, allowing attackers with root privileges to install “non-deletable” malware and access victim data by circumventing transparency, approval and control checks (TCC). And by bypassing the system (SIP). The gap was tracked under the heading CVE-2023-32369, and Apple fixed the vulnerability in […]

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technical flaw in Facebook sends random friend requests

Technical flaw appeared in the Facebook application on Android phones, which may cause unwanted persons to the list of friends. A number of users complained that they received notifications of accepting friend requests that they did not send, and by tracking the issue, it became clear that by visiting the pages of people who are […]

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Twitter launches encrypted messages

Twitter has launched the feature of encrypting private messages, using end-to-end-encrypted encryption, through which only the sender and receiver can see the messages. Encrypted messages are only available to Twitter Blue users, and do not work by default. To activate it: Open the conversation Click on the information icon Initiate an encrypted message Currently, encrypted […]

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Chrome will change “Safe Website” icon

Google announced that it will replace the lock symbol next to the “safe” URLs in the Chrome browser, with a new symbol that does not indicate that “the site is safe or trustworthy.” Previously, the padlock symbol indicated that the website used HTTPS encryption to secure the connection between the user and the website, thus […]

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Google Authenticator update brings new feature

Google Authenticator’s app which runs on Androi and IOS phones. Got a new update bringing an important feature. (2FA) adds a second layer of security to your online accounts, making it difficult for attackers to hack it. Accounts will require users to enter a one-time passcode before logging into the account, which is sent via […]

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18 vulnerabilities in Samsung Exynos chipsets

The Google Project Zero team, which specializes in discovering security vulnerabilities, has discovered 18 zero-day vulnerabilities in Exynos chips used in mobile devices, wearables, and cars made by Samsung. The security vulnerabilities were reported between the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023. Four of the zero-day vulnerabilities were identified as the most severe. […]

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Firefox update fixes 14 security vulnerabilities

Mozilla has released a new update for its Firefox browser, which is version 111.0, to address several security vulnerabilities discovered in previous versions. The new update addresses 14 security vulnerabilities, including 8 high-risk vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take control of users’ personal accounts, steal their data, and expose them to spying and other […]

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Android 14: Improved privacy for app access to photos

Google has released Android 14 – Developer Preview, which includes privacy improvements. Apps are now granted permission to access specific images rather than having access to all images and videos stored on the smartphone. Android 14 is currently in development and expected to be released in 2023. Users of Pixel phones can install the Developer […]

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ChatGPT Malicious Chrome Extension Steals Facebook Accounts

A recent report from cybersecurity firm Guardio has revealed that a malicious Chrome extension called “Quick access to Chat GPT” has been stealing Facebook accounts and propagating itself in a “worm-like manner”. The extension has been harvesting all cookies stored on users’ browsers, including security and session tokens for services such as YouTube, Google accounts, […]

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Shein Android App Puts User Privacy at Risk

Attention Android users! If you have the Shein app installed on your device, you may want to update it to the latest version. Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team discovered a bug in version 7.9.2 of the app, released on December 16, 2021, which periodically captured and transmitted clipboard contents to a remote server. This could […]

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