Is malware going anywhere anytime soon? I don't think so. What about phishing? No. You should be worried about thses two so long that you have digital devices that you care about.
Why LinkedIn is a hunting ground for threat actors – and how to protect yourself
I'll be clear on this one: This is not exclusive to LinkedIn. Therefore, be very careful on social media websites and the information that you share.
From the article:
The challenge with LinkedIn threats is that it’s difficult for IT to get any real insight into how extensive the risk is to its employees, and what tactics are being used to target them. However, it would make sense to build LinkedIn threat scenarios of the sort described above into security awareness courses.
New Android malware uses AI to click on hidden browser ads
Smart (by using AI); but in a very bad way. Malware is not good news anytime.
From the article:
Researchers at mobile security company Dr.Web found that the new family of Android trojans is distributed through GetApps, the official app store for Xiaomi devices.
They discovered that the malware can operate in a mode called 'phantom', which uses a hidden WebView-based embedded browser to load a target page for click-fraud
Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe
These scams include phishing (no surprises on this one), marketplace fraud, overpayment, unsolicited payment, and fake receipts.
From the article, here are examples of how to stay safe:
Apple Pay scams may seem disconcertingly widespread, but keeping your personal information, money and accounts safe and secure isn’t as difficult as you might think. First, take a moment to recognize the most common red flags and Apple Pay scams
Keep checking in from time to time to refresh your memory and update your knowledge as these scams evolve.
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That's it for this week, and I'll see you next time.
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