November 14, 2023 at 07:10PM The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the takedown of a botnet proxy service called IPStorm. The service allowed cybercriminals to run malicious traffic anonymously through various devices worldwide. A Russian-Moldovan national named Sergei Makinin pleaded guilty to computer fraud charges in connection to the case. Makinin profited from selling … Read more
November 3, 2023 at 12:54PM Google Play is now tagging VPN apps with an ‘independent security reviews’ badge if they have undergone an independent security audit. The audit follows the Mobile App Security Assessment (MASA) standard, which sets requirements for data storage, cryptography, authentication, and more. The badge aims to enhance transparency and trust. NordVPN, … Read more
October 9, 2023 at 03:49PM The recent surge in Predator spyware is attributed to Intellexa, an alliance of intelligence systems providers. The analysis by Amnesty International reveals that Intellexa operates an industrial-scale operation that trades surveillance tools across the globe. The report highlights numerous technologies Intellexa uses to intercept and subvert mobile networks, including network … Read more