Australia's Digital ID Act: A Surveillance Trap?

🚨 New Threat Alert: “Fantasy Hub” Android RAT-for-Rent 🚨 A new Android malware-as-a-service (MaaS) called Fantasy Hub is turning ordinary phones into full surveillance devices. Once installed, it can: 📩 Intercept SMS (including 2FA codes) 📸 Steal photos, videos, and contacts 🎥 Stream live audio and video from your camera/mic 🏦 Display fake banking overlays to steal credentials Why it matters: Fantasy Hub lowers the barrier for cybercriminals — anyone can rent it and launch attacks. It’s a wake-up call for IT teams and users alike: mobile devices are now prime targets Read More → https://lnkd.in/g3NiEZp2

‼️ Your ads might be funding malicious apps without you even knowing it. The DV Fraud Lab has discovered an influx of fake apps that are hijacking media budgets. Get the full story on Fox 4 👉https://buff.ly/nK0rqQV

zLabs Identifies “Fantasy Hub,” A Powerful Android RAT Sold As MaaS 🏦 Our #zLabs researchers uncovered Fantasy Hub, an Android Remote Access Trojan distributed through a Malware-as-a-Service subscription model. Designed to steal banking credentials, intercept SMS, and exfiltrate images and videos, this threat highlights how easily attackers can weaponize mobile devices. Read the full analysis → https://okt.to/SmoT3f

Tinder Face Check mandates video selfie liveness for new users, aiming to curb bots and scams while raising biometric privacy questions. https://lnkd.in/gYFbgxHJ #AIinEducation #DataPrivacy #ResponsibleAI

🚨 New Android Trojan ‘Herodotus’ is on the move. It’s hitting phones in 🇮🇹 Italy & 🇧🇷 Brazil — stealing 2FA codes, logins, even lock PINs — and typing like a human to slip past fraud detection. 🔗 Read full report → https://lnkd.in/gpnEJdMt

Europol is calling for a coordinated European response to tackle caller ID spoofing — a growing tool for online fraud and social engineering scams. Worldwide, it causes an estimated €850 million in losses each year. Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/egQKcPMs

Europol looks for a coordinated response and approach to call spoofing to reduce fraud and scams. #CallSpoofing #Telecoms #Spoofing #Fraud #Scam

🚨 Digital IDs: Modern Convenience or a Step Too Far? The UK government recently announced plans to introduce digital IDs - a move that’s been proposed many times over the past 20 years but never implemented due to concerns over privacy, inclusion, and cost. This time, the aim is to make it easier to access public services, prove identity, and reduce fraud. Digital IDs would be stored securely on users’ devices and could become mandatory for employment, though physical alternatives are promised. In my latest blog, I explore both sides of this debate and what the UK could learn from global examples. 👉 Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/ePdxMhwc What’s your view - could digital IDs work in the UK, or do the risks outweigh the benefits?

Goodbye Spam Calls? India’s CNAP Will Show Verified Caller Names Soon! The Indian government is set to roll out Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) — a new system that will show the verified name of callers (based on telecom KYC data) directly on your phone screen. 🔹 Developed by DoT & TRAI 🔹 Uses verified telecom records — not third-party data 🔹 Aims to curb spam & scam calls 🔹 Works on both smartphones and feature phones 🔹 Users can opt out if they wish This move could make apps like Truecaller less essential by offering an official, privacy-friendly caller ID experience for everyone. https://buff.ly/A8hSUfP

New Zealand’s Biometric Processing Privacy Code will introduce stricter rules for how organisations collect and use biometric data. There will be some but limited impact on Telecom providers, however device manufacturers may be impacted. #SecurityForPrivacy #TelecomsPrivacy