Android 14 can block users from sideloading very old apps
The optional feature could improve security.
Malware
A Webb Telescope image is being used to push malware
Bad actors hid malicious code in Webb's First Deep Field for a malware campaign.
Microsoft's Defender online security tool is now available to consumers
The online app boosts existing protection for your computers and phones.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
US warns of state-supported malware built to attack critical infrastructure
Hackers could hijack industrial systems.
The FBI silently removed Russian malware to thwart global cyberattacks
Sometimes even without the network owner's knowledge.
Ukraine blames Russia for cyberattack against government websites
The malware involved is also designed to do serious damage.
Ransomware attack hits major payroll company right before Christmas
Paychecks at GameStop, Whole Foods and other stores may be affected.
Google temporarily disrupts a botnet that infected 1 million PCs
Glupteba is the largest publicly known botnet to date.
Kaseya was warned about security flaws years ahead of ransomware attack
Employees say they quit or were fired over obvious problems.
Google removes popular Android apps that stole Facebook passwords
They had over 5.8 million downloads from the Play Store.
Microsoft signed a driver loaded with rootkit malware
The company says the security impact was limited.
Western Digital blames malware for My Book Live devices being wiped remotely
It's advising owners to disconnect the device from the internet for now.
DOJ charges Latvian national for helping develop the Trickbot malware
She allegedly wrote code for Trickbot malware's control and deployment.
Bose confirms ransomware attack that exposed employee data
The files included social security and compensation information.
Ransomware gang behind Ireland attack also hit US health and emergency networks
Conti ransomware is proving to be a serious threat.
watchOS 7.4 arrives with an easier way to unlock your iPhone
Meanwhile, macOS and tvOS add support for the latest PlayStation and Xbox controllers.
Manager of prominent Fin7 hacking group sentenced to 10 years in prison
The cybercriminals stole credit card information from banks and retailers.
Hacker who tried to extort Tesla pleads guilty
Russian national Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov could now face a lighter sentence.
Hackers are already targeting Apple's M1 Macs with malware
A security researcher found adware that was specifically designed for the new processor.
International law enforcement disrupts the notorious Emotet botnet
Many crooks used Emotet to install ransomware.
