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Category: Digital Forensics

DeepSeek App Transmits Sensitive User and Device Data Without Encryption

DeepSeek App Transmits Sensitive User and Device Data Without Encryption

A new audit of DeepSeek’s mobile app for the Apple iOS operating system has found glaring security issues, the foremost being that it sends sensitive data over the internet sans any encryption, exposing it to interception and manipulation attacks. The assessment comes from NowSecure, which also found that the app fails to adhere to best

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Hackers Exploiting SimpleHelp RMM Flaws for Persistent Access and Ransomware

Hackers Exploiting SimpleHelp RMM Flaws for Persistent Access and Ransomware

Threat actors have been observed exploiting recently disclosed security flaws in SimpleHelp’s Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software as a precursor for what appears to be a ransomware attack. The intrusion leveraged the now-patched vulnerabilities to gain initial access and maintain persistent remote access to an unspecified target network, cybersecurity company Field Effect said in

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How to Bring Zero Trust to Wi-Fi Security with a Cloud-based Captive Portal?

How to Bring Zero Trust to Wi-Fi Security with a Cloud-based Captive Portal?

Recent data breaches have highlighted the critical need to improve guest Wi-Fi infrastructure security in modern business environments. Organizations face increasing pressure to protect their networks while providing convenient access to visitors, contractors, temporary staff, and employees with BYOD. Implementing secure guest Wi-Fi infrastructure has become essential for authenticating access, protecting data, maintaining compliance across

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European Privacy Group Sues TikTok and AliExpress for Illicit Data Transfers to China

European Privacy Group Sues TikTok and AliExpress for Illicit Data Transfers to China

Austrian privacy non-profit None of Your Business (noyb) has filed complaints accusing companies like TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat, and Xiaomi of violating data protection regulations in the European Union by unlawfully transferring users’ data to China. The advocacy group is seeking an immediate suspension of such transfers, stating the companies in question cannot shield

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