CERT NZ: malware reports, financial losses surge in Q4 2018
The number of malware reports from Kiwi organisations more than doubled to 43 in the three months ended 31 December, CERT NZ has reported.
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Fraud campaign installs rogue app on non-jailbroken iPhones
Cybercriminals in Japan are targeting iPhone users with an online scam that tricks them into installing a malicious application when they attempt to view porn videos.
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Android stock browser vulnerable to URL spoofing
A vulnerability in Android's default Web browser lets attackers spoof the URL shown in the address bar, allowing for more credible phishing attacks.
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URL-spoofing bug in Safari could enable phishing attacks
The latest versions of Safari for Mac OS X and iOS are vulnerable to a URL-spoofing exploit that could allow hackers to launch credible phishing attacks.
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In desperation, many ransomware victims plead with attackers
The shamelessness of ransomware pushers knows no bounds. After encrypting people's files and then holding them to ransom, they portray themselves as service providers offering technical support and discounts to their "customers."
