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Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates impacting US businesses and consumers, informed by F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
In summary
From scams targeting grieving Facebook users to those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, this month’s F-Alert covers recent developments in scamming.
Learn how Meta violated multiple articles of the EU’s GDPR with poor user password storage, resulting in a $101.56 million fine, and how it impacts US users.
Explore how weak web security in connected cars poses serious privacy and safety risks, after security researchers discovered a Kia web portal vulnerability.
Funeral scams target bereaved Facebook users
Fake Facebook groups have recently targeted grieving users, offering video streaming services for funerals of the recently deceased. Those who click the links are asked to provide credit card information to pay a fee for access to the fake live stream.
Meta fined €91m for poor user password storage
A statutory inquiry into Meta by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has concluded with a €91 million fine for storing user passwords in plaintext. Meta claims this was a mistake and asserts that it took “immediate action” to rectify the error.
Hurricanes Helene & Milton will incite recovery scams
The flooding and destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the US has been devastating. To make matters worse, scammers will prey on both those trying to rebuild their lives and the kindness of unsuspecting individuals looking to help.
Website bug exposes connected Kia cars to hackers
A group of independent security researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in Kia’s web portal, enabling them to track millions of vehicles, unlock doors, and even start engines remotely. The hack was as simple as exploiting a bug in the website.
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