Some of the lures are not particularly original but can easily fool some of the users. For example, an email that welcomes the users to their new zoom account and requests them to click on the link to activate their account can be a phishing attack. Similarly, phishing attackers are also sending an email which […]
There has been an increase in the usage of video messaging apps. The new trend of video messaging is not so concealed, and the hackers have taken notice of the popular trend. They are trying to exploit user data privacy by sending us phishing emails, social media scam messages, and even text messages with fake […]
A spokesperson for ZOOM has told the trusted resources that despite the company’s claim of providing end-to-end encryption, the company cannot provide end-to-end encryption for video conferences. The spokesperson also revealed that the encryption used by the ZOOM transports layer service, which encrypts the data between the user and the ZOOM’s server while end-to-end refers […]
Skype has been used for one-on-one conversations since 2004. It has launched a new online meeting feature that is accessible with a press of a button. Skype Meet Now allows video conferencing over the browsers or website. The number of users can vary according to the site and platform you are using. It also has […]
In the past, we have seen similar grim cases happen to Facebook that involved PII to Facebook being a channel for malware, using a secret pseudo for Sudo, lying about the end-to-end encryption, and also routing calls through China. ZOOM failed to Stop Credential Reuse: Credential Stuffing attacks are used by hackers to gather user […]
Recently, a significant number of people have reported uninvited trolls crashing their Zoom teleconferencing calls and hijacking meetings by sending racist or graphic images. Most universities that have turned to online classes and people of color are the primary targets, calling for the involvement of the local investigations and the FBI. To respond to this […]
Cybercriminals have hit both citizens and businesses of the world with COVID-19 themed phishing emails and also using social media and text messages (Smishing) for their dirty work. Due to these actions of hackers, global cybersecurity centres, mobile networks and banks have prompted warnings, and the COVID-19 hit governments have decided to undergo a crackdown […]
Cyber threat actors are taking advantage as the whole world is relying on the internet to stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to trusted sources, the number of phishing sites has been increased to 350 from January 2020 to March 2020. The FBI also warned the citizens of America to beware of the scammers […]
In Zoom’s official website, it is stated that Zoom gives its user an end-to-end encryption feature, but the new research by The Intercepts declares that it is not true. Thus, Zoom’s security feature is not reliable. An interviewer from the trusted sources interviewed Zoom’s Spokesperson on whether or not the meetings which take place through […]
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