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Update WhatsApp now! One call could give spies access to your phone
A WhatsApp zero-day has allowed an "advanced cyber actor" to
successfully install spyware on victims' phones with no more than
a phone call.
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White label SOS panic buttons can be hacked via SMS
A Chinese white-label panic alarm used by elderly and vulnerable
people can be remotely controlled by sending it simple SMS commands.
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Windows 10 brings password-free access another step closer
Microsoft has put another nail in the password's coffin by winning
a certification that will make it easier to log into Windows machines.
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Feds hook ELECTRICFISH, new Windows malware from North Korea
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have identified a new
strain of malware from North Korea, representing the latest in a
long line of cyber attacks from the country.
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