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The Symantec Threat Hunter team has spotted 1859 apps across Android and iOS containing hard-coded Amazon Web Services (AWS) access tokens that permitted access to private AWS cloud services. Of all the apps analyzed by the security researchers, roughly 50% were seen using the same AWS tokens found in other apps (maintained by other developers and companies). “The AWS access tokens could be traced to a shared library, third-party software development kit (SDK), or other…

On Saturday, 20 August, Greece’s largest natural gas supplier DESFA said it was hit by a cyber-attack that impacted the availability of some of its systems. The hacking group operating under the name of Ragnar Locker claimed responsibility for the ransomware attack, saying it had published more than 360 GB of data allegedly stolen from DESFA. Almost two weeks after the attack, security researchers from Cybereason have now released a Threat Analysis Report describing the details…

Apple has released an iOS 12 update for older iPhone and iPad devices, patching a vulnerability that was reportedly exploited by threat actors. According to a document published by the company on Wednesday, August 31, the flaw would allow the processing of maliciously crafted web content, which in turn led to arbitrary code execution. “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited,” the tech company wrote. The 275 MB…

Amid a wave of hacks that have cost investors billions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency, the FBI is calling on decentralised finance (DeFi) platforms to improve their security. In a warning posted on its website, the FBI said that cybercriminals are increasingly targeting DeFi platforms to steal cryptocurrency, often exploiting vulnerabilities in smart contracts to part investors from their money. According to the FBI, the increase in attacks has mirrored the rising interest amongst investors…

“But everyone else has one.”  Those are familiar words to a parent, especially if you’re having the first smartphone conversation with your tween or pre-teen. In their mind, everyone else has a smartphone so they want a one too. But does “everyone” really have one? Well, your child isn’t wrong.   Our recent global study found that 76% of children aged 10 to 14 reported using a smartphone or mobile device, with Brazil leading the way…