Apparently developer AppAspect Technologies is fond of embedding malware into its iOS apps. 17 apps from the developer were found to contain clicker malware that automatically clicked on ads and opened web pages in the background without user interaction. The malware module bundled with the app SDKs communicated with a previously known command and control servers. The […]
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You’re not going to love this, but a group of security designers have apparently discovered that a new way of attacking the macOS with malware is being used. The researchers have noted that malicious online advertising found to have used steganography to disguise its payload within an ad’s image files, in order to fool security […]
In as much as USB-C might drive you nuts in terms of having to hunt down assorted USB adapters, you’re going to like this. An upgrade to the USB-C standard allows cryptography to be used to authenticate connected devices. It will ensure that devices are properly certified, but can also be used to enhance security […]
Among Apple’s update-o-rama on Thursday, the company also released version 12.0.2 of its Safari web browser. The update, an 80 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: Safari: Impact: Visiting a malicious website may lead to address bar spoofing. Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.
Even the big boys occasionally get hit with computer viruses, trojans, ransomeware, and malware. iPhone maker/supplier TSMC was shut down over the weekend when the WannaCry computer ransomware virus infected fabrication tools. The virus left the equipment unusable while it was being removed. The infection was detailed as follows: