Overall, in 2018 the FBI received more than 351k reported scams with losses exceeding $2.7 billion. Go to Source

China-based app maker ignored repeated warnings by researchers that its password database – stored in plain text – was accessible to anyone online. Go to Source

A unique identifier is enabled by default on every iPhone that’s shipped, allowing advertisers to follow the phone’s activity across the web. Go to Source

The attack is targeting financial regulators and embassy staff– but probably isn’t the work of an APT. Go to Source

The messaging app that will replace the government’s use of WhatsApp and Telegram was released last week, with security vulnerability included. Go to Source

The malware researcher has pleaded guilty to two out of 10 charges; one with creating the Kronos malware and the other with conspiracy. Go to Source

McAfee, Sophos and Avast are among the antivirus software suites impacted. Go to Source

On the heels of several Facebook data privacy snafus this week – and over the past year – users no longer trust the platform. Go to Source

A researcher said that millions of records were leaking 300,000 Tap30 drivers’ names, ID numbers and phone numbers. Go to Source

The incident was the work of malicious cyberattackers. Go to Source