Banking apps targeted by multiple malware families
New research from mobile security platform Zimperium has uncovered 29 malware families targeting 1,800 banking applications across 61 countries in the last year.
US banking institutions remain by far the most targeted by financially motivated threat actors. There were 109 US banks targeted by banking malware in 2023, compared to the next most targeted countries which were the UK (48) and Italy (44). The report also noted that trojans are evolving beyond simple banking apps to target cryptocurrency, social media, and messaging apps.
Bitdefender launches free AI-powered scam detector
We know that fraud is on the increase and by their very nature scams can be hard to spot because… Well because they're scams.
Step forward Bitdefender with the launch of a new, free scam detection service designed to help users verify fraudulent online schemes delivered by email, embedded links, text, and instant messaging through collaboration with a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence.
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Vivaldi 6.5 adds new Sessions Panel, adds full browsing history to device sync
Vivaldi Technologies has unveiled Vivaldi 6.5 for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, a pre-holiday release stuffed with useful new features for both desktop and mobile platforms.
Chief highlights include a new Sessions Panel for organizing saved groups of tabs, plus the added ability to sync the user’s full browsing history across all devices.
Public sector embraces AI but trust still an issue
A new report shows that 79 percent of public sector organizations have started to use AI in production (compared to 83 percent in the private sector) but that trust remains a major concern.
The study, from enterprise resilience platform Splunk, shows trust and reliability in AI-enabled systems -- particularly around cybersecurity tools that employ AI -- continue to be the main concerns for decision-makers (48 percent public, 36 percent private).
AMD knows if you've overclocked your Ryzen Threadripper 7000 thanks to a secret fuse
Overclocking CPUs and GPUs is understandably popular, particularly among gamers -- after all, who doesn't like the idea of getting something for free? But overclocking hardware is not without risks, and you could not only cause damage, but also void your warranty.
But if something does go wrong with your processor because of overclocking, would the manufacturer ever know? If the company is AMD, then the answer is yes. The firm has revealed that Ryzen Threadripper 7000 series processors have a hidden fuse that blows when it is overclocked.
Experimental Windows 11 build gains a protected print mode
Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel today get one last build to install before 2024 rolls around, but those on the cutting edge shouldn’t feel left out.
Windows 11 Build 26016 for the Canary Channel is also here, and this one contains a new addition called 'Windows protected print mode'.
Windows 11 Build 23606 rolls out -- the last Dev Channel release of the year
With the holidays fast approaching, Microsoft has found the time to release one more Windows 11 development build before 2024 arrives.
Build 23606, for insiders in the Dev Channel, fixes a number of problems but it also begins the process of transitioning from Windows Speech Recognition (which is being deprecated) to voice access.
Opera GX browser gains a Panic Button -- protecting users from prying eyes
A recent survey conducted by the team behind Opera GX (a version of the Opera browser specifically designed for gamers) found that 36 percent of users admitted to accessing inappropriate content when away from home. 45 percent of respondents also said they’d been discovered by a parent, family member, or partner when engaging in various improper activities online.
To protect users from the embarrassment of being caught viewing inappropriate or non-work-related content, Opera GX, has introduced a new feature called Panic Button.
ADATA launches SD810 USB-C SSD
ADATA has launched the SD810 external solid state drive. Designed for those who face the elements, including photographers and videographers, the SD810 offers triple IP68 waterproof, dustproof, and MIL-STD shockproof protection. This means it's not just tough, but also reliable in harsh conditions.
The drive offers a speedy USB 3.2 Gen2 x2 transmission interface, enabling a read/write speed of up to 2000MB/s. Coupled with its Type-C interface, the SD810 caters not only to the latest iPhone 15 series but also to various devices, making it a versatile option for professionals and tech enthusiasts alike.
Looking to 2024: Data, AI and security will be top priorities for businesses
The technology landscape has evolved significantly over the last year with the introduction of technologies such as ChatGPT and other generative AI tools taking the market by storm, while raising concerns about data security and more.
As we move forward into 2024, we anticipate that the impact these new technologies have made this year means they will continue to pave the way forward, with AI remaining a hot topic in the industry, while data security concerns rise around it.
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Retail fraud up 700 percent for the holiday shopping season
As we enter the busiest period of the year for retail sales, there's less than cheery news that scraping, loyalty card fraud and payment card fraud have increased by a collective average of over 700 percent as attackers lay the groundwork for holiday sale attacks ahead of retailer security crackdowns.
A new report from Cequence Security finds threat actors are evolving their tactics, opting for a more nuanced approach that spreads attacks across a broader timeframe to blend in with legitimate traffic and evade detection ahead of peak holiday shopping times.
Top three vulnerabilities of 2023 not covered by CVEs
As we approach the end of the year, a new report from Detectify shows that none of the top three vulnerabilities found across all industries in 2023 were covered by a CVE.
What's more, 75 percent of the total vulnerabilities regularly scanned by Detectify, primarily crowdsourced from its community of ethical hackers, don't have a CVE assigned. This suggests that over-reliance on frameworks like the CVE program can weaken an organization's security posture and give it an unrealistic sense of security.
Microsoft releases KB5033375 update for Windows 11 fixing Copilot problems and more
With the release of the KB5033375 update, Microsoft has delivered not only a series of security patches to Windows 11, but also an important upgrade to Copilot.
The AI-powered digital assistant has proved problematic for many users, and now Microsoft has taken steps to fix things. There are also fixes for lots of non-Copilot related issues, and a power consumption reducing update for Dynamic Lighting.
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