Topic: user protection measures
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Must-Delete Apps on Your Smartphone Right Now
Security researchers found over 20 fake cryptocurrency wallet apps on Google Play, mimicking legitimate ones like SushiSwap and PancakeSwap, designed to steal users' recovery phrases and funds. These malicious apps bypassed security checks by hijacking legitimate developer accounts and used phish...
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Google Home Hack: Researchers Breach Security via Gemini
Researchers found a security flaw in Google Home devices that lets hackers manipulate smart home systems via the Gemini AI platform, exposing AI-powered home automation vulnerabilities. A team demonstrated how hidden commands in Google Calendar events could trick Gemini into executing unauthorize...
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Android Phones May Soon Alert You to Stingray Surveillance
Smartphones are prime targets for cybercriminals and surveillance due to their sensitive data, with tools like Stingrays mimicking cell towers to intercept communications—Android 16 may soon alert users to such threats. Stingrays exploit phones' automatic signal connections to track locations and...
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Google AI Summaries: How to Spot Scammers Trying to Steal From You
Scammers are exploiting Google's AI summaries to display fake customer service numbers, tricking users into sharing personal and financial information. These AI overviews present a single, seemingly authoritative answer, making fraudulent details harder to detect compared to traditional search re...
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150 Crypto-Draining Extensions Found in Firefox Add-On Store
A widespread crypto-draining scheme called 'GreedyBear' targeted Firefox users via 150 malicious browser extensions, stealing $1 million by impersonating wallets like MetaMask and TronLink. The malicious extensions initially bypassed Mozilla's review, then transformed to include keylogging malwar...
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