But black hat hackers could definitely do harm by accessing your bank account credentials, deleting data, or adding a host of malicious programs. Phone hackers have the advantage of many computer hacking techniques, which are easy to adapt to Androids. Phishing , the crime of targeting individuals or members of entire organizations to lure them into revealing sensitive information through social engineering, is a tried and true method for criminals. In fact, because a phone displays a much smaller address bar compared to a PC, phishing on a mobile Internet browser probably makes it easier to counterfeit a seemingly trusted website without revealing the subtle tells such as intentional misspellings that you can see on a desktop browser.
So you get a note from your bank asking you to log on to resolve an urgent problem, click on the conveniently provided link, enter your credentials in the form, and the hackers have you.
Trojanized apps downloaded from unsecured marketplaces are another crossover hacker threat to Androids. Major Android app stores Google and Amazon keep careful watch on the third-party apps; but embedded malware can get through either occasionally from the trusted sites, or more often from the sketchier ones.
This is the way your phone ends up hosting adware , spyware , ransomware , or any other number of malware nasties. Other methods are even more sophisticated and don't require manipulating the user into clicking on a bad link. Bluehacking gains access to your phone when it shows up on an unprotected Bluetooth network. It's even possible to mimic a trusted network or cell phone tower to re-route text messages or log-on sessions. And if you leave your unlocked phone unattended in a public space, instead of just stealing it, a hacker can clone it by copying the SIM card, which is like handing over the keys to your castle.
Lest you think that hacking is only a Windows problem, Mac users, be assured—you are not immune. In , Apple publicly confirmed that yes, Macs get malware. Previous to that admission, in there was a phishing campaign targeting Mac users , mostly in Europe. Conveyed by a Trojan that was signed with a valid Apple developer certificate, the hack phished for credentials by throwing up a full-screen alert claiming that there's an essential OS X update waiting to be installed. If the hack succeeded, the attackers gained complete access to all of the victim's communication, allowing them to eavesdrop on all web browsing, even if it's an HTTPS connection with the lock icon.
In addition to social engineering hacks on Macs, the occasional hardware flaw can also create vulnerabilities, as was the case with the so-called Meltdown and Spectre flaws that The Guardian reported in early Apple responded by developing protections against the flaw, but advised customers to download software only from trusted sources such as its iOS and Mac App Stores to help prevent hackers from being able to use the processor vulnerabilities.
And then there was the insidious Calisto , a variant of the Proton Mac malware that operated in the wild for two years before being discovered in July It was buried in a fake Mac cybersecurity installer, and, among other functions, collected usernames and passwords. From viruses to malware to security flaws, hackers have created an extensive toolkit to wreak hacker havoc on your Mac. A good Mac antivirus and anti-malware program will help defend your Mac against such malware.
For criminal-minded hackers, business is booming. Ransomware attacks on major businesses have been featured heavily in the news throughout Some of these have been high-profile, such as the attacks on the Colonial Pipeline, JBS the world's largest meatpacker , or the large ferry service Steamship Authority. There are a number of ransomware gangs, Ransomware-as-a-Service providers, and types of ransomware out in the wild.
You may be familiar with names like Conti , Ryuk , or GandCrab , for example. Printers make for easy targets due to their long lifespan, which may become outdated and insecure.
Clever tricks can be used to use printers to gain entry into the wider network and cause havoc from within. It is always worth remembering that all connected devices are potential back doors into a network whether it be the home or in the office.
It's not all bad news, though: the attack methodology is not for the unskilled hacker, and the vulnerabilities have now been addressed in firmware updates from HP.
An HP spokesperson told me that "HP constantly monitors the security landscape, and we value work that helps identify new potential threats. The security of our customers is a top priority, and we encourage them to always stay vigilant and to keep their systems up to date.
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