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Amazon and Audible flooded with ‘forex trading’ and warez listings
Amazon, Amazon Music, and Audible, an Amazon-owned online audiobook and podcast service, have been flooded with bogus listings that push dubious “forex trading” sites, Telegram channels, and suspicious links claiming to offer pirated software. Amazon listings promote illicit sites Yesterday, GeekFeed reported how threat actors were abusing Spotify playlists and podcasts to promote pirated software and game cheats. The […]
Amazon confirms employee data breach after vendor hack
Amazon confirmed a data breach involving employee information after data allegedly stolen during the May 2023 MOVEit attacks was leaked on a hacking forum. The threat actor behind this data leak, known as Nam3L3ss, published over 2.8 million lines of Amazon employee data, including names, contact information, building locations, email addresses, and more. Amazon spokesperson Adam […]
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Price Drop: Now Rs 89,999 on Amazon India
Samsung has recently dropped the price of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the brand’s flagship smartphone from 2023. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is currently available on Amazon India for Rs 89,999. So is it still worth buying at this price? Keep reading to find out. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offer: The Galaxy S23 Ultra made its […]
New FIDO proposal lets you securely move passkeys across platforms
The Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Alliance has published a working draft of a new specification that aims to enable the secure transfer of passkeys between different providers. Passkeys are a method of authentication without a password that leverages public-key cryptography to authenticate users without requiring them to remember or manage long strings of characters. FIDO reports that […]
Malicious PyPI package with 37,000 downloads steals AWS keys
A malicious Python package named ‘fabrice’ has been present in the Python Package Index (PyPI) since 2021, stealing Amazon Web Services credentials from unsuspecting developers. According to application security company Socket, the package has been downloaded more than 37,000 times and executes platform-specific scripts for Windows and Linux. The large number of downloads is accounted by fabrice typosquatting the […]
Windows 11 Vs Windows 10: Complete Guide to Differences, Performance, and Features
Windows 11 and Windows 10 offer distinct experiences for users. The latest version, Windows 11, brings a fresh look and new features to the table. It sports a centered taskbar and redesigned Start menu, giving the interface a modern feel. Windows 11 focuses on enhancing productivity and gaming performance, but it comes with stricter hardware requirements […]
LastPass warns of fake support centers trying to steal customer data
LastPass is warning about an ongoing campaign where scammers are writing reviews for its Chrome extension to promote a fake customer support phone number. However, this phone number is part of a much larger campaign to trick callers into giving scammers remote access to their computers, as discovered by GeekFeed. LastPass is a popular password […]
WhatsApp now encrypts contact databases for privacy-preserving synching
The WhatsApp messenger platform has introduced Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS), a new privacy-preserving encrypted storage system designed for contact management. The new system solves two long-standing problems WhatsApp users have been dealing with for years, namely the risk of losing their contact lists if they lose their phone and the inability to sync contacts between different […]
AWS, Azure auth keys found in Android and iOS apps used by millions
Multiple popular mobile applications for iOS and Android come with hardcoded, unencrypted credentials for cloud services like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, exposing user data and source code to security breaches. Exposing this type of credentials can easily lead to unauthorized access to storage buckets and databases with sensitive user data. Apart from […]
Gaming PC Build Costs: How to Build Your Rig from $500 to $4,000+
Building a gaming PC can be an exciting yet daunting task for many enthusiasts. The cost varies widely based on component choices and performance goals. A basic gaming PC can start around $500, while high-end systems can exceed $4,000. The price range reflects the diverse needs of gamers. Budget-conscious players may opt for a $700 build […]