Tag: #DataPrivacy
Google Play Store removed apps that were secretly stealing user data, exposing millions of Android devices to security threats. These malicious apps contained KoSpy spyware, linked to North Korean hacking group APT37 (ScarCruft). They remained undetected for over two years, collecting sensitive information such as call logs, messages, and GPS locations. If any of these […]
SpyLend Android malware silently infiltrated the Google Play Store, masquerading as a harmless financial management app named “Finance Simplified.” With sleek designs and seemingly useful features, it deceived over 100,000 users into trusting and downloading it. But beneath the polished exterior, this malware was far from benign. SpyLend covertly harvested sensitive data, exploited victims through […]
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) application, has come under intense scrutiny within the U.S. government due to significant data security concerns. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the U.S. House of Representatives recently issued an advisory, warning congressional offices against using DeepSeek. The application is currently under review and remains unauthorized for official use, […]