2021

Beware of Joker malware found in the Color Message app. The malware is part of a an app that promises better colors, emojis and screen overlays. What it really does is subscribe users to unwanted paid premium services controlled by the attackers in a fleeceware attack. Users should monitor bills closely to catch these add-on fees. While these apps are often found outside the Official Google Play store, sometimes they are able to outsmart Google Play's protections by using as little code as possible and hiding it while keeping a small footprint which is hard to detect.

Over 1.2 million GoDaddy customers were impacted by a recent hack. GoDaddy is the world’s largest domain registrar and it’s managed WordPress hosting include a number of associated companies like 123Reg, Domain Factory, Host Europe, and others. An unauthorized third party using stolen credentials was able to get into the system back in September and lurked undetected until November 17th. Customers id’s and emails were stolen for 1.2 active and inactive Managed WordPress customers. SFTP and database usernames and passwords for active customers were also stolen—and have now been reset.

The Time is Now: Advancing Equity in Science and Technology Ideation Challenge, is open for submissions until November 19, 2021.

https://www.challenge.gov/?challenge=ostp-time-is-now

Science and technology must include and benefit all of America. Help make that a reality!

We need your insight to transform this Nation for the better.