
WhatsApp Rolls Out Passkey-Secured Backups On Android, iOS
WhatsApp introduced the support for biometric and screen lock codes to access passkey-secured backups, ensuring users' convenience.

WhatsApp introduced the support for biometric and screen lock codes to access passkey-secured backups, ensuring users' convenience.

Microsoft introduces Scareware Blocker tool with Edge browser version 133 in preview mode, seeking users' feedback.

An authentication bypass flaw in the Really Simple Security WordPress plugin was fixed with the release 9.1.2, releasing forced patches.

Besides releasing the zero-day patches for its Intel-based Macs, Apple also released fixes for its iPhones, iPads, and Apple Vision.

Microsoft introduces support for third-party passkey services with the latest Windows 11 Insider Build, alongside other feature upgrades.

Bosch patched the vulnerability, existing due to open port 8899, with latest thermostat firmware releases, urging users to update.

To prevent the lock screen bypass, Android users should uninstall Google Maps until a fix arrives, which Google has pledged for February 24.

Atomic Mac stealer (AMOS) now targets macOS devices via fake Safari browser updates as part of the ClearFake social engineering campaign.

WhatsApp allows hiding location during a call by masking the IP address, alongside preventing malicious call threats from unknown numbers.

Android 14 includes several behavior changes and other updates to block malware from abusing permissions, install apps, and more.

The 2FA bypass vulnerability existed in Instagram's new layout for "Meta Accounts Center", affecting linked Facebook accounts.

Gmail CSE (client-side encryption) is currently available in beta, allowing interested users to apply for this feature by January 2023.

Besides releasing Privacy Sandbox Android Beta, Google will also release Developer Previews, allowing to test the feature on limited devices.

Playing the song "Rhythm Nation" by Janet Jackson incudes a DoS state on old laptop models with a 5400rpm HDD, resulting in a system crash.

Exploiting the vulnerabilities could allow an adversary take over the target Enabot Ebo Air robot and spy on the user. The vendors fixed the flaws.

Nuki patched the flaws affecting its CIA, across its Smart Locks, Bridge, and other products with latest updates.

Exploiting the Amazon Photos Android app vulnerability could allow stealing Amazon access tokens and meddle with stored data in Amazon Drive.

The phishing attack employed malicious chatbots to initiate fake chats leading to web pages asking for data to steal Facebook accounts.

Meta promptly patched the bug affecting Instagram reel thumbnails, while awarding the researcher with a $49500 bounty.

Facebook rewarded the researcher with a $44K bounty for reporting the account takeover vulnerabilities that risked multiple users.