Android banking malware intercepts calls to customer support
A banking trojan for Android that researchers call Fakecalls comes with a powerful capability that enables it to take over…
Google Removes Dangerous Banking Malware From Play Store
SharkBot was hidden in apps masquerading as antivirus tools.
Eliminating Passwords: One Way Forward
Fast Identity Online (FIDO) technology leverages security keys and biometrics to provide secure authentication.
New FFDroider malware steals Facebook, Instagram, Twitter accounts
A new information stealer named FFDroider has emerged, stealing credentials and cookies stored in browsers to hijack victims' social media…
UK retail chain The Works shuts down stores after cyberattack
British retail chain The Works announced it was forced to shut down several stores due to till issues caused by…
The Original APT: Advanced Persistent Teenagers
Many organizations are already struggling to combat cybersecurity threats from ransomware purveyors and state-sponsored hacking groups, both of which tend…
State Reaches Settlement Over Smart & Final Pandemic Egg Price Gouging Allegations
OAKLAND (CBS SF) — State Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Smart &...
Apple Gift Card Scammers Sentenced for Role in $1.5M Fraud
Criminal conspiracy included theft of Apple point-of-sale devices.
Bicycle Riding Thief Pleads Guilty To Shoplifting From San Francisco Walgreens
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Jean Lugo Romero, who appeared on a viral video as...
More Than Ever, Security Matters
Public policy proposals must consider technical, practical, and real-world security effects, and make sure we avoid unintended consequences.