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Researchers Uncover Wiretapping of XMPP-Based Instant Messaging Service

New findings have shed light on what’s said to be a lawful attempt to covertly intercept traffic originating from jabber[.]ru (aka xmpp[.]ru), an XMPP-based instant messaging service, via servers hosted on Hetzner and Linode (a subsidiary of Akamai) in Germany. “The attacker has issued several new TLS certificates using Let’s Encrypt service which were used to hijack encrypted STARTTLS connections on port 5222 using transparent [man-in-the-middle] proxy,” a security researcher who goes by […]

Cyber crime

2023-10-28 Post a Comment

Chrome update spreads Trojan malware.

An alarming surge in fraudulent Chrome update websites has raised concerns as they could grant unauthorized access to users’ devices through remote access trojans. Researchers at the cybersecurity company Sucuri noticed an influx in websites infected with fake Google Chrome update malware, nicknamed “FakeUpdateRU.” The bogus websites trick users into thinking they are downloading a legitimate update for their Chrome browser, while they’re actually installing a remote access trojan (RAT). […]

Protection

2023-10-08 1 comment

Withdrawing cash at an ATM can expose you to various security risks.

Withdrawing cash at an ATM can expose you to various security risks. To help you stay safe during ATM transactions, here are some tips:

1. Choose reputable ATMs:
– Prefer ATMs located in well-lit, busy areas, such as bank branches or gas stations, as they are less likely to be tampered with or compromised.

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