Apple 2025 fraud report shows major App Store protections: over 2M apps rejected, 1B fake accounts blocked, and billions in fraud prevented. Apple ‘s annual fraud prevention report for 2025 paints a striking picture of just how much effort goes into keeping the App Store clean. The numbers are significant: more than two million app…
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Exploits, Global Security News
Microsoft provides mitigation for “YellowKey” BitLocker bypass flaw (CVE-2026-45585)
Microsoft is working on a fix for CVE-2026-45585 (aka “Yellowkey”), a vulnerability that can be used by attackers to bypass protections offered by BitLocker, the full-disk encryption feature built into Windows, and access users’ data. In the meantime, the company has provided step-by-step mitigation advice to protect affected Windows devices from exploitation. CVE-2026-45585 and the…
AI, Global Security News, Russia
Signal responds to phishing attacks with new in-app security warnings
Signal is adding new protections for users following recent phishing and social engineering attacks. In March, the FBI and CISA issued a warning stating that Signal had become a primary target of Russian intelligence-linked hackers. Dutch and German security authorities were among the first to identify phishing campaigns targeting Signal users. The scheme centered on…
AI, Global Security News
Windows is getting stronger RDP file protections to fight phishing attacks
Microsoft has introduced new Windows protections starting with the April 2026 security update to reduce phishing attacks that abuse Remote Desktop (.rdp) files. With these updates, the Remote Desktop Connection app displays stronger warning dialogs before a connection is established, shows details about the remote system, and requires users to review any request to share…
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
Microsoft adds Windows protections for malicious Remote Desktop files
Microsoft has introduced new Windows protections to defend against phishing attacks that abuse Remote Desktop connection (.rdp) files, adding warnings and disabling risky shared resources by default. […]
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware
China Upgrades the Backdoor It Uses to Spy on Telcos Globally
Chinese APT Red Menshen’s super-advanced BPFdoor malware defeats traditional cybersecurity protections. All telcos can do, really, is try hunting it down.
Global Security News
Will AI Save Consumers From Smartphone-Based Phishing Attacks?
Sophisticated phishing attacks are bypassing on-device protections with troubling frequency, making it more critical than ever for users to protect themselves from potential threats, new research from Omdia shows.
AI, Global Security News
Meta adds new WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger anti-scam tools
Meta is introducing new anti-scam protections across its platforms, deploying systems and user-facing warnings to protect users against scammers. […]
AI, Global Security News
Microsoft: Hackers abuse OAuth error flows to spread malware
Hackers are abusing the legitimate OAuth redirection mechanism to bypass phishing protections in email and browsers to take users to malicious pages. […]
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
Top Cyber Industry Defenses Spike CO2 Emissions
Organizations can improve their climate footprints by optimizing two specific cybersecurity protections, without incurring added risks.
Apps, Cybersecurity, Don't miss, Global Security News, Microsoft, News, Windows
Microsoft tightens Windows security with app transparency and user consent
Microsoft is strengthening default protections in Windows through two security initiatives, Windows Baseline Security Mode and User Transparency and Consent. User Transparency and Consent User Transparency and Consent introduces a structured approach to how Windows presents security decisions to users. The operating system will prompt users when applications request access to sensitive resources such as…
AI, Android, android security, Apps, Global Security News, Government & Policy, malware, privacy, Risk Management
What’s New in Android Security and Privacy in 2025
Posted by Dave Kleidermacher, VP Engineering, Android Security and Privacy Android’s intelligent protections keep you safe from everyday dangers. Our dedication to your security is validated by security experts, who consistently rank top Android devices highest in security, and score Android smartphones, led by the Pixel 9 Pro, as leaders in anti-fraud efficacy. Android is…