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So, how did we get here? [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/pegasus-and-the-digital-arms-trade) Topics: [Infosec Culture](https://reflare.com/research/tag/infosec-culture) ## [The Privacy and Security of COVID-19 Tracking Apps](https://reflare.com/research/the-privacy-and-security-of-covid-19-tracking-apps) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Nov 30, 2021, 6:33:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/The%20Privacy%20and%20Security%20of%20COVID-19%20Tracking%20Apps.png)](https://reflare.com/research/the-privacy-and-security-of-covid-19-tracking-apps) COVID-19 tracking apps are now commonplace, despite numerous security concerns from public advocacy groups and segments of wider society. First Published 12th May 2020 | Latest Refresh 30th November 2021 The race to launch Covid apps might have overlooked some basics. 3 min read | Ref … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/the-privacy-and-security-of-covid-19-tracking-apps) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [India: Political Parties, Risk and Degrees of Attacks](https://reflare.com/research/india-political-parties-risk-and-degrees-of-attacks) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Nov 23, 2021, 5:17:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/India%20Political%20Parties%2c%20Risk%20and%20Degrees%20of%20Attacks.png)](https://reflare.com/research/india-political-parties-risk-and-degrees-of-attacks) The defacement of political party websites is nothing new, but what motivates them can be dynamic, as Indian Prime Minister Modi found out two days before an official visit to the United States. But since then, media have made the idea of the Indian Hacker increasingly more popular. F … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/india-political-parties-risk-and-degrees-of-attacks) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [Crypto Currency Breaches, Continued](https://reflare.com/research/crypto-currency-breaches-continued) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Oct 29, 2021, 6:18:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Crypto%20Currency%20Breaches%2c%20Continued.png)](https://reflare.com/research/crypto-currency-breaches-continued) Some time ago, CoinDash, an Israeli cryptocurrency startup, was using their ICO to raise $10 million. Just hours after it started, an unknown attacker compromised the website and took $7 million of it. Then, many were shocked this could happen. Today, crypto hacks are commonplace. Fir … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/crypto-currency-breaches-continued) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [Electoral Interference, Restrictions and Anonymity](https://reflare.com/research/electoral-interference-restrictions-and-anonymity) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Oct 19, 2021, 12:22:00 PM [![Electoral Interference, Restrictions and Anonymity](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Electoral%20Interference%2c%20Restrictions%20and%20Anonymity.png)](https://reflare.com/research/electoral-interference-restrictions-and-anonymity) The lack of international consensus on what exactly the Restrictive Internet Censorship and Freedom of Information laws should not have created a high-stakes game of political 'cat and mouse'. First Published 19th October 2016 Someone might be without their 'How to Frontside Smith Gri … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/electoral-interference-restrictions-and-anonymity) Topics: [Infosec Culture](https://reflare.com/research/tag/infosec-culture) ## [Mobile App Hype and Criminal Activity](https://reflare.com/research/mobile-app-hype-and-criminal-activity) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Sep 13, 2021, 2:48:00 PM [![Mobile App Hype and Criminal Activity](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Mobile%20App%20Hype%20and%20Criminal%20Activity.png)](https://reflare.com/research/mobile-app-hype-and-criminal-activity) While Pokemon Go promised to bring in more players, hackers counted on the excitement generated by the launch to spread malware among users until the location services were fully available worldwide. First Published 13th July 2016 | Latest Refresh 13th September 2021 I choose you, vag … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/mobile-app-hype-and-criminal-activity) Topics: [Infosec Culture](https://reflare.com/research/tag/infosec-culture) ## [The Trouble with Crowd Sourced Data](https://reflare.com/research/the-trouble-with-crowd-sourced-data) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Aug 31, 2021, 3:18:00 PM [![The Trouble with Crowd Sourced Data](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/The%20Trouble%20with%20Crowd%20Sourced%20Data%20.png)](https://reflare.com/research/the-trouble-with-crowd-sourced-data) A Mapbox GL JS v2.0.2 user maliciously renamed New York City. Within seconds of the attack, eBay, Snapchat, Foursquare, CitiBike and Zillow automatically fell in line, and NYC was gone. First Published 31st August 2018 The wisdom (and stupidity) of crowds. Baaaahstards! 4 min read | R … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/the-trouble-with-crowd-sourced-data) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [Petya Ransomware Outbreak](https://reflare.com/research/petya-ransomware-outbreak) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jun 30, 2021, 6:11:00 PM [![Petya Ransomware Outbreak](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Petya%20Ransomware%20Outbreak.jpg)](https://reflare.com/research/petya-ransomware-outbreak) The Petya variant encrypts the MBR and rest of the hard disk drive, then attempts an operation similar to WannaCry. It displays a message informing victims that their files have been encrypted and that they should send $300 in bitcoin to a specific address to decrypt their files. Firs … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/petya-ransomware-outbreak) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [A Look at the Most Attacked Ports](https://reflare.com/research/a-look-at-the-most-attacked-ports) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on May 15, 2021, 7:43:00 PM [![A Look at the Most Attacked Ports](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/A%20Look%20at%20the%20Most%20Attacked%20Ports%20.jpg)](https://reflare.com/research/a-look-at-the-most-attacked-ports) Although the number of attacks against most ports remains relatively low, it is critical to understand which ones are the most targeted. You should conduct a rigorous audit, evaluate your own exposure, and act accordingly... or else. [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/a-look-at-the-most-attacked-ports) Topics: [High Tech](https://reflare.com/research/tag/high-tech) ## [Government Authorities Raid DDoS Providers and Customers](https://reflare.com/research/government-authorities-raid-ddos-providers-and-customers) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on May 14, 2021, 7:40:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Government%20Authorities%20Raid%20DDoS%20Providers%20and%20Customers.jpg)](https://reflare.com/research/government-authorities-raid-ddos-providers-and-customers) DDoS for hire services operate as a niche within the cybercrime ecosystem, are increasing in popularity as an efficient and effective option to carry out attacks, and are often sold with promises that they will never be detected. \*Cough\* [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/government-authorities-raid-ddos-providers-and-customers) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) [8](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team/page/8) [9](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team/page/9) [10](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team/page/10) [11](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team/page/11) [12](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team/page/12) - 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