📱Attention, Android app developers! Google announces a new data deletion policy.

It now requires apps to provide users with easy in-app and online account deletion options. Devs must also disclose data retention practices.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/google-mandates-android-apps-to-offer.html

An international law enforcement operation named Operation CookieMonster has taken down the notorious Genesis Market, an illegal online marketplace that sold stolen credentials.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/fbi-cracks-down-on-genesis-market-119.html

The crackdown involved 17 countries and resulted in 119 arrests.

Supply Chain Attacks & Critical Infrastructure: Understanding the growing threat to a nation's security & economy.

Here's how CISA steps up to protect our digital crown jewels.

Read on👉 https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/supply-chain-attacks-and-critical.html

Telegram becoming a hub for cybercrime! Researchers find threat actors using the platform to sell phishing kits and set up campaigns.

Over 2.5 million malicious URLs generated using phishing kits on Telegram in the past 6 months!

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/researchers-uncover-thriving-phishing.html

Apple releases security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari to address two zero-day flaws being actively exploited in the wild.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/apple-releases-updates-to-address-zero.html

Get the latest version now!

Ransomware threat alert! 🔒🚨

U.S. cybersecurity agency has added 5 actively exploited flaws to its CVE catalog, including 3 impacting Veritas Backup Exec Agent software.

Details: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/cisa-warns-of-5-actively-exploited.html

Apply patches now to secure your network against potential threats.

🔐 Secure your business with Wazuh!

🛡️ This powerful open-source security platform offers threat detection, vulnerability management, compliance, and cloud security!

Discover: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/protecting-your-business-with-wazuh.html

1 Million+ WordPress Sites Infected💥

Balada Injector malware exploits theme and plugin vulnerabilities to breach sites, steal data, create fake admin accounts, and maintain persistent access.

🔍 Find out more: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/over-1-million-wordpress-sites-infected.html

Estonian National busted for smuggling U.S. electronics to Russia🔒🇷🇺 , including Metasploit Pro exploitation and hacking tool.

Andrey Shevlyakov faces 20 yrs in prison for evading export restrictions:

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/estonian-national-charged-in-us-for.html

🌐 2023 Cyber Security Trends Revealed!

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/top-10-cybersecurity-trends-for-2023.html

📱 App security
☁️ Cloud security
📲 Mobile security
🏠 IoT
👩‍💻 Remote work
💼 Cyber insurance
🚫 Zero trust & VPNs
🤖 AI
🔍 Attack detection tools
💼 Outsourcing cybersecurity

🚨 Malicious loader apps are being traded on the criminal underground for up to $20,000, used to trojanize Android applications and evade Google Play Store defenses.

🔗 Read More: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/cybercriminals-turn-to-android-loaders.html

Attention .NET developers!

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated typosquatting campaign that deployed cryptocurrency stealer malware via 13 malicious NuGet packages.

Read on for details: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/cryptocurrency-stealer-malware.html

After accessing cloud environments, 92% of critical assets lie just one hop away. 🤯

Protect your organization's valuable assets by implementing effective security measures.

Download this report to learn how: https://thn.news/xm-research-report

🚨 Microsoft and Citizen Lab expose QuaDream spyware! iPhone users targeted by ENDOFDAYS zero-click exploit. Journalists, activists & more at risk.

👉 Read more & share to spread awareness: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/israel-based-spyware-firm-quadream.html

🚨 PATCH TUESDAY!

Microsoft has released security updates for 97 flaws, including one that's being actively exploited in ransomware attacks.

https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/urgent-microsoft-issues-patches-for-97.html

Other vendors such as Adobe, Apple, Cisco, Google, Linux, Firefox & more have also released patches recently.

🕵️‍♂️ OpenAI launches bug bounty program!

Rewards range from $200 to $20,000 for discovering vulnerabilities in ChatGPT and related systems.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/chatgpt-security-openais-bug-bounty.html

New Python-based hacking tool "Legion" found being marketed on Telegram! Legion targets a wide range of web services, including email providers, cloud services, server management systems, databases, and payment platforms.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/new-python-based-legion-hacking-tool.html

Pakistan-based Transparent Tribe hacker group is targeting India's education sector with Crimson RAT, a malware that can exfiltrate data, capture screenshots, and steal credentials.

Read details: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/pakistan-based-transparent-tribe.html

Lazarus hacker group shifts focus, evolving tools & tactics in operation DeathNote! Now targeting automotive, academic, and defense sectors globally.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/lazarus-hacker-group-evolves-tactics.html

🔥 WhatsApp introduces a new "Device Verification" feature designed to prevent account takeover attacks.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/whatsapp-introduces-new-device.html