Android malware ‘Badbox’, infecting at least 1,92,000 devices globally, operates by converting the device into a “residential proxy”, facilitating ad fraud. Federal Office of Information Security in Germany found that the malware targets devices with outdated firmware. Majorly hitting countries such as Russia, China, and India, its symptoms include device overheating and high CPU usage. Google stated that infected devices lack Play Protect certification.
5.6 Million Patients’ Data Stolen During Ascension’s Ransomware Attack Earlier This Year
Ascension, a US health care system, suffered a cyber attack that exposed 5.6 million patients’ personal and health data, causing a $1.8 billion operating margin
