Security researchers have flagged a new risk to users of Microsoft's Phone Link application. An unidentified threat actor is using the tool to steal SMS messages and one-time passwords.
The attack leverages a known remote access trojan that has been updated with fresh capabilities. These changes allow the malware to target data synced between Android phones and Windows computers through the Phone Link service.
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Ahead of Idul Fitri, IT expert from Untag Surabaya, Supangat, urges the public to heighten vigilance against scams via WhatsApp and SMS. Rising digital transactions are exploited by cybercriminals. Vida founder Niki Santo Luhur identifies two main methods: phishing and malware prevalent in Indonesia.
Journalists reported mysterious phishing attempts by unknowns a few weeks ago. The Dutch secret service now holds Russia responsible for attacks on the messaging apps WhatsApp and Signal. The report explains how the attacks work and how users can protect themselves.
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A scam campaign called CallPhantom has appeared in 28 applications available on the Google Play store. The apps, which have been downloaded more than 7 million times combined, promised users access to their call logs.
A dangerous Android malware called Massiv is disguising itself as an IPTV app to infect devices and steal banking information. The threat primarily targets users in Portugal through this deceptive application. Security researchers have highlighted the risks posed by this fake app.
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More than 40 organizations, including Proton, Tor, and AdGuard, have called on Google to abandon a new verification policy for Android developers. They describe it as an 'alien security model' that threatens anonymity and the privacy ecosystem. The appeal highlights concerns over reduced developer privacy in app distribution.