Chrome moves to automatically block abusive notification requests
Google wants to deal with sites that abuse notifications once and for all, starting with Chrome 84.
https://thenextweb.com/apps/2020/05/29/chrome-notification-popup-removed/
Remote workers bombarded with thousands of Google-branded phishing scams
Along with the pandemic, the number of threats and attacks has increased dramatically, especially for people working remotely. Recently, remote purists are even “bombarded” with phishing attacks that impersonate the well-known Google brand.
Building Pro-Active Security Hygiene Helps in Preventing Ransomware Attacks: Microsoft
During the pandemic threat, several new cybersecurity scams emerged. The Microsoft Threat Protection Intelligence Team has noticed that cybercriminals are trying to get as much information as possible from various organizations in this challenging time to be able to attack and want to make profits in the future.
Hey there! Are you using WhatsApp? Your account may be hackable
Although WhatsApp is fully encrypted using advanced encryption algorithms, this does not mean that it is insensitive or that your data is inviolable.
https://www.welivesecurity.com/2020/04/20/hey-there-using-whatsapp-your-account-hackable/
Crooks threaten to leak customer data stolen from e‑commerce sites
In recent weeks, criminals have taken a liking to all sorts of scams, which are scams involving someone’s trust and subsequent use, especially to extort money. The customer incident is more complex, many e-commerce sites have been database scammed, and scammers threaten to disclose them.
https://www.welivesecurity.com/2020/05/26/hackers-steal-customer-data-demand-ransom-retailers/
Chinese Researchers Disrupt Malware Attack That Infected Thousands of PCs
Chinese security company Qihoo 360 Netlab is fighting against malware that infects hundreds of thousands of systems.
https://thehackernews.com/2020/05/chinese-botnet-malware.html
New Android Flaw Affecting Over 1 Billion Phones Let Attackers Hijack Apps
The vulnerability found by Norwegian companies has enabled hackers to attack mobile devices using virtually any Android application. Cybercriminals aim at users’ banking applications and spy on their activities. Unfortunately, the new critical vulnerability revealed a few days ago is even more sophisticated.
https://thehackernews.com/2020/05/stranhogg-android-vulnerability.html
5 common password mistakes you should avoid
It would be best to remember your passwords, but in the case of complex passwords, it is almost impossible. It’s essential to use a password manager that acts as a safe. Passwords are collected in an encrypted form. It is is a specific obstacle to other ones. The main password to safe the other ones should be complicated and remembered by you. Do not write down your password anywhere. Forgetting a password can be fatal; first of all, you lose access to the safe with passwords and block all access.
https://www.welivesecurity.com/2020/05/07/5-common-password-mistakes-you-should-avoid/
Hackers post Sensitive Data of Wishbone Users on Darknet
Be aware of the disclosed data by hackers on dark internet forums; they can be a trap to use and launch phishing attacks, theft of thugs, hijacking accounts, and data fraud attacks.
https://www.cisomag.com/hackers-post-sensitive-data-of-wishbone-users-on-darknet/
Insidious Android malware gives up all malicious features but one to gain stealth
ESET researchers have tested a unique and dangerous Android application through which you can perform many wicked actions. The “DEFENSOR ID” banking Trojan can delete a bank account, take over e-mail or social media.