It’s time for our weekly IT security news wrap-up. Here are the stories that caught our eye this week:
A new wave of ransomware attacks in India detected: eScan
Ransomware worm WannaCry made headlines last year after it created panic in various countries across the globe. India was no exception from the attack. A year later when most of the infrastructure associated with the ransomware has been taken down; new reports have emerged stating that WannaCry still exists in dormant form.
Read more on Gadgets Now
Gmail’s ‘Confidential’ mode could expose users to phishing: DHS report
As Google revamps Gmail with new features as part of its redesign, cybersecurity officials in the US claim that the email service could expose personal data of its users. ABC News, which obtained an intelligence note from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), reported that Gmail’s ‘Confidential Email’ mode has vulnerabilities that could create phishing risks, and expose private information.
Read more on Indian Express
New Bluetooth hack discovered: Update your iPhone, Android smartphones now
The latest Bluetooth vulnerability has been found on all iPhones, Android smartphones running on Qualcomm, Intel chipsets, and Broadcom devices. The Bluetooth bug allows hackers to access sensitive information exchanged over Bluetooth. Smartphone, tablet and PC users are advised to update their devices.
Read more on Times Now
Thousands of US Voters Personal Data Leaked Online Again
Thousands of US voters personal details exposed online again form misconfigured Amazon S3 bucket and the data appears to be a part of Robocent, a Virginia-based political campaign, and robocalling company. Security researchers from Kromtech spotted the publically exposed Robocent cloud storage that contains 2594 listed files and opens for anyone to download. The exposed storage contains audio files, with pre-recorded political messages for robocalls dials and voter data.
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