Jan 24, 2023Ravie LakshmananEncryption / Privacy Meta Platforms on Monday announced that it has started to expand global testing of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in Messenger chats by default. "Over the next few months, more people will continue to see some of their chats gradually being upgraded with an extra layer of protection provided by end-to-end encryption," Meta's … [Read more...] about Facebook Introduces New Features for End-to-End Encrypted Messenger App
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Crypto Miners Using Tox P2P Messenger as Command and Control Server
Threat actors have begun to use the Tox peer-to-peer instant messaging service as a command-and-control method, marking a shift from its earlier role as a contact method for ransomware negotiations. The findings from Uptycs, which analyzed an Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) artifact ("72client") that functions as a bot and can run scripts on the compromised host using the … [Read more...] about Crypto Miners Using Tox P2P Messenger as Command and Control Server
Facebook Messenger Bug Lets Hackers Listen to You Before You Pick Up the Call
Facebook has patched a bug in its widely installed Messenger app for Android that could have allowed a remote attacker to call unsuspecting targets and listen to them before even they picked up the audio call. The flaw was discovered and reported to Facebook by Natalie Silvanovich of Google's Project Zero bug-hunting team last month on October 6 with a 90-day deadline, and … [Read more...] about Facebook Messenger Bug Lets Hackers Listen to You Before You Pick Up the Call
New Web-Based Credit Card Stealer Uses Telegram Messenger to Exfiltrate Data
Cybercriminal groups are constantly evolving to find new ways to pilfer financial information, and the latest trick in their arsenal is to leverage the messaging app Telegram to their benefit.In what's the latest tactic adopted by Magecart groups, the encrypted messaging service is being used to send stolen payment details from compromised websites back to the attackers."For … [Read more...] about New Web-Based Credit Card Stealer Uses Telegram Messenger to Exfiltrate Data
A Bug in Facebook Messenger for Windows Could’ve Helped Malware Gain Persistence
Cybersecurity researchers at Reason Labs, the threat research arm of security solutions provider Reason Cybersecurity, today disclosed details of a vulnerability they recently discovered in the Facebook Messenger application for Windows.The vulnerability, which resides in Messenger version 460.16, could allow attackers to leverage the app to potentially execute malicious files … [Read more...] about A Bug in Facebook Messenger for Windows Could’ve Helped Malware Gain Persistence
Signal Messenger Bug Lets Callers Auto-Connect Calls Without Receivers’ Interaction
Almost every application contains security vulnerabilities, some of which you may find today, but others would remain invisible until someone else finds and exploits them—which is the harsh reality of cybersecurity and its current state.And when we say this, Signal Private Messenger—promoted as one of the most secure messengers in the world—isn't any exception.Google Project … [Read more...] about Signal Messenger Bug Lets Callers Auto-Connect Calls Without Receivers’ Interaction
Facebook Releases Completely Redesigned Messenger App for iOS 7, Let's You Message Any Phone Number
Facebook has released a completely redesigned Messenger app for iOS 7 that let's you message any phone number. Messenger is a fast, free and reliable way to keep in touch with anyone, wherever they are. It's just like texting, but you don't have to pay for every message (it works with your data plan). … [Read more...] about Facebook Releases Completely Redesigned Messenger App for iOS 7, Let's You Message Any Phone Number
BBM for iOS to Relaunch Today With Reservation System
BlackBerry has announced that it will resume its launch of BBM for iOS and Android today. The demand for BBM on Android and BBM on iPhone continues to be amazing. About six million people signed up for information about BBM at BBM.com. As you know, in just seven hours, about one million Android users were using the unreleased version of BBM for Android. What you don’t know is … [Read more...] about BBM for iOS to Relaunch Today With Reservation System
An Update on BBM for iPhone and Android, Likely Won't Relaunch This Week
Andrew Bocking, head of BBM at BlackBerry, offers an update on the delay in releasing BBM for iPhone and Android. Last week, an unreleased, older version of the BBM for Android app was posted on numerous file sharing sites. We were aware of an issue with this unreleased version of the BBM for Android app. This older version resulted in volumes of data traffic orders of … [Read more...] about An Update on BBM for iPhone and Android, Likely Won't Relaunch This Week
BlackBerry postpones launch of BBM for iOS and Android
Prior to launching BBM for Android, an unreleased version of the BBM for Android app was posted online. The interest and enthusiasm we have seen already – more than 1.1 million active users in the first 8 hours without even launching the official Android app – is incredible. Consequently, this unreleased version caused issues, which we have attempted to address throughout the … [Read more...] about BlackBerry postpones launch of BBM for iOS and Android