Security News

New Android SpyAgent Malware Uses OCR to Steal Crypto Wallet Recovery Keys
2024-09-09 08:50

Android device users in South Korea have emerged as a target of a new mobile malware campaign that delivers a new type of threat dubbed SpyAgent. The malware "targets mnemonic keys by scanning for...

Windows 11 Snipping Tool gets OCR support to copy text from images
2023-09-14 18:04

Microsoft has added text recognition support to the latest Snipping Tool build, allowing users to select and copy text from screenshots. Named Text Actions, the feature is available starting with Snipping Tool version 11.2308.33.0, as Dave Grochocki, Principal Product Manager Lead for Windows Inbox Apps, explained.

New Android Malware CherryBlos Utilizing OCR to Steal Sensitive Data
2023-07-29 08:10

A new Android malware strain called CherryBlos has been observed making use of optical character recognition techniques to gather sensitive data stored in pictures. Besides displaying fake overlays on top of legitimate crypto wallet apps to steal credentials and make fraudulent fund transfers to an attacker-controlled address, CherryBlos utilizes OCR to recognize potential mnemonic phrases from images and photos stored on the device, the results of which are periodically uploaded to a remote server.

New Android malware uses OCR to steal credentials from images
2023-07-28 15:31

Two new Android malware families named 'CherryBlos' and 'FakeTrade' were discovered on Google Play, aiming to steal cryptocurrency credentials and funds or conduct scams. The malicious apps use various distribution channels, including social media, phishing sites, and deceitful shopping apps on Google Play, Android's official app store.

New Windows PowerToys OCR tool will let you copy text from images
2022-08-17 17:53

Microsoft PowerToys is getting a new utility called PowerOCR that lets you select text in an image and copy it directly to the Windows clipboard. The new PowerToy is being developed by Windows app/utility developer Joseph Finney who opened a 'pull request' on July 4th announcing the new PowerOCR program he was creating.

New Windows PowerToy OCR tool will let you copy text from images
2022-08-17 17:53

Microsoft PowerToys is getting a new utility called PowerOCR that lets you select text in an image and copy it directly to the Windows clipboard. The new PowerToy is being developed by Windows app/utility developer Joseph Finney who opened a 'pull request' on July 4th announcing the new PowerOCR program he was creating.

Trustifi’s OCR tool enhances email security by auto-encrypting sensitive images
2020-02-26 02:30

Trustifi, a software-as-a-service email security company, has just incorporated a new AI-enabled feature into its industry-leading email encryption and DLP solution that also works via Optical Character Recognition technology. This cutting-edge, integrated OCR tool scans email attachments such as images and PDF files.

Jumio’s investment in AI, OCR and biometrics enhances its identity verification
2019-11-07 03:00

Jumio, the leading AI-powered trusted identity as a service provider, announced the results of its two-year focus on automation, enabled through a variety of AI, machine learning, OCR and...

OCR Issues Two HIPAA Enforcement Actions, Plus Adjusts Future Fines
2019-11-05 21:33

Settlement With University of Rochester Medical Center, Penalty for Texas HHS CommissionFederal regulators have slapped two more organizations with hefty HIPAA enforcement fines. They also...

OCR's Severino Outlines Top HIPAA Enforcement Initiatives
2019-10-16 18:33

Ensuring Patients' Rights to Access Records a Top PriorityEnforcing patients' rights under HIPAA to access their health information - including via health apps - is a top policy initiative at the...