Cybersecurity news headlines trending on Google
Helldown Ransomware Targets Linux and VMware Server Environments A new variant of ransomware called Helldown, which emerged earlier this year, is now causing alarm as it begins targeting Linux and VMware server environments. This shift has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts, as many critical IT systems operate on Linux-based servers, which can support millions of […]
WhatsApp offers new contact management for data security
In recent times, WhatsApp users have typically followed a straightforward process when it comes to managing their contacts: they would save a contact to their mobile device and then access it through the messaging platform whenever necessary. While WhatsApp has included a contact-sharing feature that allows users to save contacts directly via QR codes, this […]
Is Telegram safer than WhatsApp when it comes to Data Security
These days, online users are increasingly seeking messaging applications that provide end-to-end encryption, allowing them to communicate without the prying eyes of governments and other interested parties. This feature has become a significant selling point for major companies like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram. WhatsApp, owned by Meta (formerly Facebook), proudly offers end-to-end encryption by default […]
Trending Cybersecurity News Headlines on Google
Google to Revise One-Time Password (OTP) Process Google is set to introduce new rules for handling One-Time Passwords (OTPs) on Android devices. Starting soon, OTPs will be processed by Google’s spam filters with a delay of 20 seconds before reaching users. This move aims to enhance security by reducing the risk of OTP interception by […]
Telegram and WhatsApp suffer downtime in Russia due to DDoS
In recent years, when a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack targeted a business or federal entity in Western countries, Russia, China, and North Korea were often the prime suspects. However, the situation has recently shifted. Today, around 2 PM Moscow time (approximately 10:50 GMT), both WhatsApp and Telegram experienced significant outages in Russia due […]
Eight 8 WhatsApp message links that you should never click on
Staying active on social media is a popular trend, and WhatsApp is one of the prominent platforms facilitating connections with both businesses and loved ones. However, security experts warn that, like any online service, this Facebook-owned subsidiary is susceptible to nefarious activities that can compromise users’ bank accounts and reputation. To safeguard WhatsApp users from […]
News on WhatsApp listening to sleeping users and Doctors fraternity raising voice against AI threat to humanity
Elon Musk issued a statement recently slamming WhatsApp for secretly recording activities while the user is sleeping. On Tuesday, the Tesla Chief raised concerns that “WhatsApp cannot be trusted” when it comes to keeping its user data private and secure from snooping eyes. “If the company is itself indulging in malpractices, then how can an […]
WhatsApp introduces new mobile security features
WhatsApp, owned by Facebook, has introduced three new account protection features to enhance the security and privacy of its users, in line with current expectations. These features, which will be rolled out in a month, will help prevent users from being targeted with malware and unauthorized access. The “Account Protect” feature will add an extra […]
WhatsApp Proxy Servers Connect details
WhatsApp, the messaging platform now owned by Facebook parent Meta, has made it official that its users will now-on be allowed to connect their accounts to proxy servers. However, the new rule only applies to nations where censorship is high, like China, and in places, internet shutdowns are frequent, like in Iran. Means, WhatsApp users […]
Latest WhatsApp Data Leak 2022 details are here
Every year, we hear something or the other about WhatsApp data breach and following this course is this news that is currently trending on various social media platforms and community forums at the end of this year, i.e. November 2022. According to a post on a dark web forum, a hacker is claiming to sell […]
