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The Verge reports that New York City has prohibited the use of TikTok on government-owned devices, with city agencies compelled to uninstall the app in the next 30 days, following an NYC Cyber Command review noting the social networking service's threat to the city's networks.

BleepingComputer reports that malware has been used by threat actors to distribute and install proxy server apps on at least 400,000 Windows systems to create a massive botnet that used the compromised systems as residential exit nodes.

Researchers warn of escalating phishing campaigns using QR codes that are likely test runs for a larger wave of attacks targeting Microsoft credentials.

Recent Chinese state-backed hacking of Microsoft emails has also impacted Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., who disclosed in a tweet that he was warned by the FBI regarding the compromise of his personal and campaign email accounts between May and June, reports TechCrunch.

Phishing attacks have not only been more prevalent but also more sophisticated, reports SiliconAngle.

Kaspersky researchers say phishers target unpopular sites with less traffic that they can capture and set up shop to run malicious activities.

ATMs impacted by four Iagona ScrutisWeb ATM fleet monitoring system flaws, which have been remediated last month, could be subjected to remote hacking attacks, reports SecurityWeek.

Scammers are bypassing app store security checks and duping victims into downloading malicious apps masquerading as crypto investment platforms.