This Week in Security News – February 18, 2022

Credit to Author: Jon Clay| Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

SMS PVA services’ use of infected Android phones reveals flaws in SMS verification, and ‘Russian state-sponsored cyber actors’ cited in hacks of U.S. defense contractors

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SMS PVA Services’ Use of Infected Android Phones Reveals Flaws in SMS Verification

Credit to Author: Zhengyu Dong| Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Certain SMS PVA services allow their customers to create disposable user profiles or register multiple accounts on many popular online platforms. These services can be abused by criminals to conduct fraud or other malicious activities.

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This Week in Security News – February 11, 2022

Credit to Author: Jon Clay| Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Hidden scams in malicious scans, and feds arrest couple who allegedly laundered $1 Billion in stolen bitcoins

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This Week in Security News – January 28th, 2022

Credit to Author: Jon Clay| Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, read the third installment of Trend Micro’s Codex series. Also, read about the White House’s latest zero-trust approach to its cybersecurity strategy.

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TianySpy Malware Uses Smishing Disguised as Message From Telco


Trend Micro confirmed a new mobile malware infection chain targeting both Android and iPhone devices. The malware might have been designed to steal credentials associated with membership websites of major Japanese telecommunication services.

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This Week in Security News – January 7, 2022

Credit to Author: Jon Clay| Date: Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This week, read about Log4j vulnerabilities in connected cars and charging stations and how iOS malware can fake iPhone shutdowns to snoop on cameras and microphones.

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This Week in Security News – December 10, 2021

Credit to Author: Jon Clay| Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This week, read about Trend Micro’s predictions for security in the coming year. Also, learn about the Biden administration’s latest initiatives for curtailing attacks on the transport infrastructure.

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