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Updated Gustuff Android Trojan Changes Tactics

A new version of the Gustuff Android banking trojan has emerged, this time with new communications capabilities and more credential-theft features.

Android

Malwarebytes Connects Magecart Group to Carbanak

Researchers have linked the Magecart group known for its supply-chain attacks to Cabanak, an advanced threat group.

Website Security, Supply Chain, Magecart

Firefox Now Blocks Social Media Trackers

In Firefox 70, Mozilla has added the ability to block trackers from Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks, as well as other new privacy enhancements.

Firefox

FTC to Developers: Get Consent

The FTC action against a developer of "stalking" apps emphasized that installing an app that hid its presence on the device and didn't notify the user what it was doing was against the law.

Privacy, Government, Appdev

Microsoft’s Secured-core PC Takes Aim at Firmware Attacks

Microsoft's Secured-core PC initiative is a partnership with OEM partners (including HP and Dell), silicon vendors (such as Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm) to provide deeply integrated hardware, firmware and software that can withstand firmware-based attacks.

Hardware, Windows, Microsoft, Firmware Security