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Google relaunches Cameyo to let Windows apps run easily on ChromeOS
Google has launched a new version called Cameyo by Google to help people use Windows apps on ChromeOS. It lets users open old Windows programs like Excel easily on Chromebooks. The update aims to make switching from Windows to ChromeOS simpler and faster for companies while keeping their important apps working.
Donald Trump administration to release Russian cybercriminal in exchange for US teacher Marc Fogel
Marc Fogel, a 63-year-old American teacher, was arrested in Moscow in August 2021 for possessing cannabis, which he allegedly used for chronic back pain.
'If you don't update KYC, your bank account will be blocked': New APK fraud scam could cost you lakhs, how to prevent
APK Scam: Punjab and Sind Bank through a public notice has warned about scamsters now trying to rob you by using the 'APK file scam'. According to Kaushik Ray, COO Whizhack Technologies, "APK fraud involves tricking users into downloading and installing an APK file that appears legitimate but is malicious. Once installed, these fraudulent APKs can perform a variety of malicious actions ranging from stealing personal information to locking the device for ransom."
Protection from financial frauds: Government gets C-DAC, Quick Heal, K7 Security, eScan to develop bot removing tools available for free
The central government wants to remove malicious bots from Android smartphones and Windows laptops and desktops of Indians. Hence they have collaborated with cyber security companies to develop a free bot removal tool. This tool can be downloaded from the Cyber Swachhta Kendra (CSK) website for free.
New smartphone vulnerability could let hackers track your location
The report mentioned that Evangelos Bitsikas, a US-based-Northeastern University PhD student, has discovered no evidence that the vulnerability, which has so far been exploited through Android operating systems, is actively being exploited.
Show me the money!
In today's ETtech Morning Dispatch, India's sovereign wealth fund in talks to invest in FirstCry, Tiger Global and Flipkart are weighing investments into a former executive's new venture, WhatsApp privacy policy violates India's IT rules, govt says.
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Doge's weekend crash
In today's ETtech Morning Dispatch: Dogecoin crashes over the weekend, Banks banning crypto 'just not a smart thing to do' says Binance CEO and PE, VC Funds are in a fix over Sebi's regulations
Covid-related fake news, online scams and ransomware dominate 2020
According to a report by digital security and products firm Avast, the raging coronavirus pandemic was used by cybercriminals to spread scams and conduct phishing attacks to exploit unsuspecting people.
Kerala records highest number of cybercrimes during lockdown
The report analyses various cyberattacks within India during the pandemic and reveals that threat actors targeted the States with COVID-19-themed attacks aimed at exploiting user trust.
Cyber criminals turning gaze towards mobile phones as surge in usage during lockdown
The Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-In), the federal agency to combat cyber attacks to guard the Indian cyber space, has issued a fresh advisory with over a dozen suggestions to keep personal mobile phones healthy and secure.
Fake Covid-19 apps fish in the troubled waters
Some map-based applications that trace the path of the virus across the globe could end up infecting a user’s phone with a virus, the digital kind that is. Spam documents that offer information about the virus through emails and message attachments are also increasing, cyber security firms said.
Bengaluru topped cyber hitlist in 2018, says study
Crypto-jacking has replaced ransomware as top threat, says Quick Heal report
Targeted ransomware attacks surge in 2018: Report
The threat report explores changes in the threat landscape over the past 12 months, uncovering trends and how they are expected to impact cybersecurity in 2019.
Now ransomware attacks Android: DoubleLocker locks your smartphone by changing the PIN
The ransomware encrypts all files from the device’s primary storage directory, using the AES algorithm and the “.cryeye” extension.
All of us are sitting on a ticking time bomb called the internet
The vulnerability of our cyber systems is a ticking time bomb. It can explode anytime, anywhere. Even in your hands, as your smartphone too is on target.
Kaspersky flags cyber threats to Digital India
“Countries like India are developing so fast, it opens the doors for more cyber attacks,“ said Stephan Neumeier, managing director of Kaspersky Lab Asia Pacific.
FM Arun Jaitley holds meeting on bitcoins
The circulation of virtual currency has been a cause of concern among central bankers the world over. RBI had cautioned the users of VCs, including bitcoins.
Android smartphone users beware of malware Judy
More than 90% of smartphones in India run on the open Android OS, leaving them vulnerable to the malware, which security firm Checkpoint said.
Government seeks public views on future of bitcoin
The government has sought comments on this question from the public for deciding the viability or other wise of Virtual Currencies (VC) or bitcoins.
Global cyber attack isn't over yet, your phone could be ransomware's next target
The virus has has not 'seen its end' as multiple modules can emerge and cause disruptions again, said the chief of Indian Computer Emergency Response Team.
Despite RBI warning, 2,500 Indians investing in Bitcoins daily. Here is all you should know about its usage & dangers
In recent cyber attacks, "ransomware'' hackers held victims hostage by encrypting their data and demanding them to send bitcoins to regain access to their computers.
50 per cent malware exploits in India occurred in the last 3 months of 2016: Fortinet report
Hackers take control of a computer through Ransomware and encrypt the files in the computer denying access to the user until the desired amount is paid.
F-Secure Labs releases top 10 Android threats of 2015, payment apps to be target this year
“When you go to the checkout, instead of the usual checkout process, the website would push an app at you, asking you to use the app to complete your transaction,” says Ong of F-Secure Labs.
Android users at risk from a malware that targets for financial gains: Kaspersky
Kaspersky Lab, a Moscow headquartered an international software security group, said that its anti-malware research team discovered Ascub.
India ninth most impacted by ransomware attacks: Symantec
India ranks as the ninth most impacted region by ransomware with other countries like the US, Japan, the UK, Italy and Germany topping the charts.
Tim Cook's case against Android security may have just gotten a boost
Last year, Apple CEO Tim Cook mocked Google at the company's WWDC developers conference, claiming it is the target of 99% of mobile malware.
India 4th most affected by mobile malwares: F-Secure
Growing popularity of smartphones and rising data usage in India is also making the country a favourite among cyber criminals.
Andriod-based malicious softwares grow by 35 percent in April-June
Malicious softwares developed to target Android-based handsets and tablets grew by 35 per cent in April-June this year.
Non-Windows attacks will increase in 2013: McAfee
Android devices are now the highest selling mobile devices in the Asia Pacific market and hackers will take advantage of that by developing mobile malware.
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