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2 clusters · 4 sources · 6 days · First seen · Last updated

Global cybersecurity and data privacy threats

Overview

Cybersecurity experts and authorities have issued warnings regarding various methods used to compromise personal data and financial security.

Initial warnings focused on social media privacy risks on platforms such as Zalo and Facebook, advising users to restrict the visibility of sensitive information like phone numbers and addresses. Simultaneously, the Dong Thap Provincial Police reported an increase in Macro viruses targeting businesses and government agencies through malicious scripts embedded in Microsoft Office files.

Subsequent alerts identified new tactics, including calendar phishing attacks that exploit ICS file formats in Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, and Apple Calendar to distribute malicious links. Additionally, warnings were issued regarding malicious mobile applications distributed via APK files. These apps, often disguised as tools for watching sports, may request excessive permissions to monitor user activity and interfere with banking applications.

Entities

Google Calendar · Microsoft Outlook · InstaPay · Zalo · Dong Thap Provincial Police

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Cybersecurity alerts warn of calendar phishing and malicious mobile apps

    Cybersecurity alerts warn of phishing via malicious calendar invites using ICS files and fraudulent mobile apps designed to steal banking data through excessive device permissions.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Cybersecurity warnings issued for social media privacy and Macro viruses

    Cybersecurity experts warn users to limit personal data sharing on Zalo and Facebook and to remain vigilant against Macro viruses embedded in Office documents distributed via messaging apps.

Sources

cafef.vn · elaosboa.com · khabaragency.net · soha.vn