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Want to prevent your child from seeing inappropriate ads or downloading unwanted apps, save time and mobile data, or just find them annoying? Whatever the case, we’ll show you how to stop ads on mobile games using several effective methods. The main one involves a dedicated ad-blocking app, though you can also try Airplane Mode, using a VPN, or a custom DNS service. Tweaking some Android or iOS settings may also limit the kind of ads you get. Let’s go over all of these. How to stop ads on mobile games: A quick guide The quickest way to stop ads…
Authored by Neil Tyagi In cybersecurity, threats constantly evolve, and new ways to exploit unsuspecting users are being found. One of the latest menaces is a recent AsyncRAT variant, a sophisticated remote access trojan (RAT) that’s been making waves by marketing itself as cracked software. This tactic plays on the desire for free access to premium software, luring users into downloading what appears to be a harmless application. However, beneath the surface lies dangerous malware designed to infiltrate systems, steal sensitive information, and give cybercriminals complete control over infected devices. In this blog, we’ll examine the mechanics of AsyncRAT, how…
TP-Link is one of the most popular router manufacturers in the US, but the company is facing a potential ban due to security concerns about its links to China. A December report from The Wall Street Journal revealed that the US Commerce, Defense, and Justice Departments are investigating TP-Link, though no evidence of deliberate wrongdoing has yet emerged.“We are a US company,” Jeff Barney, president of TP-Link told WIRED, “We have no affiliation with TP-Link Tech, which focuses on mainland China, and we can prove our separateness.”The investigation was sparked by a letter from John Moolenaar, a Republican for Michigan,…
A recently discovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is launching coordinated password-spraying attacks against Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts. Security researchers at SecurityScorecard are examining possible connections to China-affiliated threat actors, citing evidence of infrastructure linked to CDS Global Cloud and UCLOUD HK, which have operational ties to China. The attack utilizes command-and-control (C2) servers hosted by SharkTech, a U.S.-based provider previously identified for hosting malicious activity. “These findings from our STRIKE Threat Intelligence team reinforce how adversaries continue to find and exploit gaps in authentication processes,” said David Mound, Threat Intelligence Researcher at SecurityScorecard. “Organizations cannot afford to assume…
The potential leaking of confidential information can pose a significant security risk for any organization. When sensitive details (i.e., API keys, passwords, cryptographic keys, and other credentials) are unintentionally committed to version control systems like Git, they could lead to a compromise of systems, data, or other resources. Leaking secrets can have severe repercussions for an organization, compromising data integrity, confidentiality, and system security. Exposed tokens can provide unauthorized access to sensitive information, enabling malicious actors to manipulate or steal data, disrupt services, and potentially escalate their attacks. Additionally, exploited tokens could also be leveraged to conduct sophisticated phishing campaigns…
SpyLend Android malware found on Google Play enabled financial cyber crime and extortion Pierluigi Paganini February 24, 2025 CYFIRMA researchers discovered that the SpyLend Android malware was downloaded 100,000 times from the official app store Google Play. CYFIRMA researchers discovered an Android malware, named SpyLend, which was distributed through Google Play as Finance Simplified. The malware targets Indian users with unauthorized loan apps, enabling predatory lending, blackmail, and extortion. The Finance Simplified app is still available on Google Play at the time of this report’s publication, with downloads doubling to 100,000 in a week. Experts have noted numerous negative reviews,…
Scams are big business for cybercriminals. In 2023, Aussies lost a whopping $2.7 billion in scams. Barely a week goes by without yet another brave story of someone who shares their own scam story in the hope that it will alert others to the calculating ways of cyber criminals. While the hefty financial losses are often the stories that catch our eye, the impact on a victim’s confidence and mental health can’t be underestimated. As a mum of 4, one of my greatest concerns is that my boys don’t end up losing their hard-earned money to online scams. So, in…
In this Help Net Security interview, Aaron Roberts, Director at Perspective Intelligence, discusses how automation is reshaping threat intelligence. He explains that while AI tools can process massive data sets, the nuanced judgment of experienced analysts remains critical. Roberts also offers insights on best practices for integrating automated systems, ensuring explainability, and addressing ethical challenges in cybersecurity. Many organizations are increasing their reliance on AI-driven security tools. In your experience, where does automation provide the most value, and where is human expertise still essential? I think that the biggest advantage we can leverage through automation is a combination of data…
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