Category: Cyber Threat News
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (MPIL) has been fined €91 million by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) for improperly storing user passwords in plaintext, violating multiple General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) articles. The penalty stems from a 2019 incident, where Meta discovered that hundreds of millions of user passwords were left unsecured on its internal systems. […]
A new version of the Necro malware has infiltrated over 11 million Android devices through apps available on Google Play, exploiting vulnerabilities in software development kits (SDKs) used by legitimate apps. This latest wave of attacks represents a serious threat to Android security, leveraging supply chain attacks to infect devices and deliver malicious payloads. The […]
Passkeys are revolutionizing online security, offering a safer and more convenient alternative to traditional passwords. In its latest update, Google Chrome introduces seamless passkey integration across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, marking a significant step towards a passwordless future. This update allows users to securely sync their passkeys across devices, eliminating the need for manual […]