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Phishing Campaign Targets 250 Android Apps with Anubis Malware

Critical Bluetooth bug leaves Android users open to attack
Google releases a fix for the security hole that, if left unplugged, could allow attackers to run malicious code with no user interaction
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UK government rolls out red carpet for infamous spyware vendor
NSO Group will be touting its wares to visiting officials, including those potentially from oppressive regimes.Magecart Gang Attacks Olympic Ticket Reseller and Survival Food Sites

Device security firm Forescout snapped up by Advent in $1.9 billion deal
The agreement represents a premium of roughly 30 percent on closing share prices.US Attorney General says US and allies should invest in Huawei competitors
US Attorney General Barr says the US and its allies should invest in Nokia and Ericsson.Malaysia warns of Chinese hacking campaign targeting government projects
MyCERT security alert points the finger at APT40, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking crew.Google fixes no-user-interaction bug in Android's Bluetooth component
Fixes are available via the Android Security Bulletin for February 2020.Researchers Reveal How Smart Lightbulbs Can Be Hacked to Attack
New exploit builds on previous research involving Philips Hue Smart Bulbs.90% of CISOs Would Cut Pay for Better Work-Life Balance
Businesses receive $30,000 of 'free' CISO time as security leaders report job-related stress taking a toll on their health and relationships.Phishing Personified
What makes these scams so completely obvious in the physical form?Google to block some HTTP file downloads starting with Chrome 83
Google will block files from being downloaded via HTTP when the website domain shows HTTPS.Cybersecurity Vendor Landscape Transforming as Symantec, McAfee Enter New Eras
Two years ago, Symantec and McAfee were both primed for a comeback. Today, both face big questions about their future.Forescout Acquired by Private Equity Team
The deal, valued at $1.9 billion, is expected to close next quarter.Women in Payments: Q&A with Amy Zirkle
We at the PCI Security Standards Council believe strongly that there is a need for more women in cybersecurity and in 2020 we are pleased to be launching the second blog post in the Women in Payments: Closing the Gender Gap in Payment Security series. This series will profile a different woman in our industry each month and highlight their remarkable career as well as their guidance and advice to other women on how to develop a career path in cybersecurity. Today we profile Amy Zirkle, Vice President, Industry Affairs at Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) .
Facebook Tops Imitated Brands as Attackers Target Tech
Brand impersonators favor Facebook, Yahoo, Network, and PayPal in phishing attempts to steal credentials from victims.Facebook now lets parents monitor their children’s chats
The feature is part of expanded parental controls on the Messenger Kids app aimed at children under 13
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Facebook now lets parents monitor their children’s chats
The feature is part of expanded parental controls on the Messenger Kids app aimed at children under 13
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Metamorfo Returns with Keylogger Trick to Target Financial Firms
