Recent Security News
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Google Introduces Enhanced Real-Time URL Protection for Chrome Users
March 15, 2024 at 04:45AM Google has introduced an enhanced version of Safe Browsing, offering real-time, privacy-preserving URL protection to prevent users from visiting potentially harmful sites. By shifting to server-side checks, Google aims to improve the detection of phishing attempts and protect user privacy. The new approach involves obfuscating URLs and using encrypted hash…
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Malicious Ads Targeting Chinese Users with Fake Notepad++ and VNote Installers
March 15, 2024 at 02:51AM Chinese users seeking legitimate software like Notepad++ and VNote on Baidu are targeted with malicious ads, distributing trojanized versions of the software and deploying Geacon. Malicious websites offer download links to these software versions, leading to different types of malware. The malvertising campaigns also distribute other malware like FakeBat via…
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FCC Approves Voluntary Cyber Trust Labels for Consumer IoT Products
March 14, 2024 at 04:35PM IoT device manufacturers must understand the requirements to obtain a government cybersecurity approval stamp. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway for IoT device manufacturers is to understand the requirements and criteria necessary to earn a cybersecurity stamp of approval from the government. This indicates that the manufacturers should…
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Fortinet Warns of Yet Another Critical RCE Flaw
March 14, 2024 at 04:35PM CVE-2024-48788, a recent Fortinet flaw, is expected to be a prime target, particularly for nation-state sponsored actors, due to its similarity to other vulnerabilities. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that CVE-2024-48788, similar to other recent Fortinet vulnerabilities, is expected to be a highly desirable target, particularly…
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FTC goes undercover to probe suspected antivirus scam, scores $26M settlement
March 14, 2024 at 04:31PM Tech support businesses Restoro and Reimage have settled a $26 million case with the FTC, following accusations of running a Windows antivirus scam. The companies allegedly used scare tactics to coerce consumers into paying for unnecessary services, with the FTC conducting undercover purchases to gather evidence. Restoro and Reimage have…