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Android Alert: 50 Google Play Apps Linked to ‘NoVoice’ Malware Reached 2.3M Downloads

NoVoice malware was found in 50 Android apps on Google Play, with 2.3 million downloads, by bypassing detection and targeting outdated devices.

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FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a ‘Major Incident’

China-linked hackers breached an FBI surveillance system, exposing sensitive investigation data and prompting a “major incident” classification.

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Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms

Google patches 21 Chrome vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited zero-day flaw that could enable code execution and full device compromise.

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Apple Issues Rare Patch: Up to 270M iPhones Could Be Vulnerable to ‘DarkSword’ Exploit

Apple issues a rare iOS 18 security patch as the DarkSword exploit threatens up to 270 million iPhones, marking a shift in its long-standing update policy.

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Microsoft: Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs

Hackers are using WhatsApp messages to deliver malware to Windows PCs, exploiting user trust and attachments to trigger stealthy, multi-stage attacks.

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Google Warns Quantum Computers Could Crack Crypto Sooner Than Expected

Google warns that quantum computers could break crypto sooner than expected, heightening the urgency for post-quantum security across blockchain networks.

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Apple Mail’s ‘Trusted Sender’ Label Misused in New Phishing Scheme

Apple Mail’s “trusted sender” label can mislead users, as scammers exploit it to disguise phishing emails and create a false sense of security.

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Fake ‘Trusted Sender’ Labels Misused in New Apple Mail Phishing Scheme

Fake “trusted sender” labels can mislead users, as scammers embed them into email bodies to disguise phishing emails and create a false sense of security.

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New Apple Hack: Up to 270M iPhones Vulnerable to ‘DarkSword’ Exploit

Researchers uncover “DarkSword,” a powerful iPhone exploit targeting millions via compromised websites. Learn how it works and how to protect your device.

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