New MetaStealer malware targets macOS systems
A new MetaStealer malware that attempts to steal sensitive information is currently actively targeting Intel-based macOS systems. Sensitive information for Meta and Telegram services are particularly targeted.
According to SentinelOne researchers, the Go-based new MetaStealer malware developed i... Read more
Google pulls fake Signal and Telegram apps from Play
Google is increasingly cracking down on rogue apps posing as legitimate apps in its Play store. Recently, at the behest of ESET, a number of apps posing as legitimate Signal and Telegram apps were removed.
Google recently quietly removed a number of malicious apps from its Play store, following ... Read more
France warns against TikTok but also goes after US social apps
French lawmakers want to stop not just TikTok, but also its American cousins.
This week POLITICO reports that "top members of France's National Assembly" have strongly encouraged fellow MPs to "limit" their use of social media apps and messaging services. The urging message was sent in what POLI... Read more
WhatsApp launches Communities, chat rooms for large groups
WhatsApp has officially launched Communities, a new feature that facilitates larger, more organized discussion groups.
Communities are designed to help companies, clubs, educational institutions and other organizations better communicate and stay organized. The group environments support admin m... Read more
European Council wants ‘master key’ for encrypted messages
The European Council of Ministers is working on a proposal that would oblige chat applications such as WhatsApp and Signal to develop methods for intelligence services to view messages on the platforms.
The proposal follows a recent terrorist attack that took place in Vienna. A sympathizer of th... Read more
Facebook, Telegram and Signal all want to launch crypto currency this year
While the bitcoin is unable to remain stable, some of the largest internet companies hope to do so with their own virtual coins. This year, Facebook, Telegram and Signal, among others, will launch their own coins.
The New York Times writes this in an extensive analysis of the current crypto market. ... Read more
Russia requires anyone who uses a message app to identify themselves
The Russian government has decided that all users of message apps must be identified. When someone signs up for a message app, the provider of that service must confirm the registration details via a mobile operator. In this way, the Russian government knows exactly who is using which service.
This ... Read more
Google and Samsung are working on new message app for Android devices
Google and Samsung are working together on a new message app for Android devices. Although few details are known about the partnership and the app, it seems that the two companies want to compete together with the immensely popular WhatsApp.
The new messaging app from Google and Samsung has to offer... Read more