Updated Android malware can hijack calls you make to your bank
Remember those TV shows where the villains are defeated one season, only to come back stronger the next? Think Netflix's Stranger Things. That's exactly what the malware we're talking about here is. It's called FakeCalls, and it evolves with new hidden methods as researchers figure out how it infects devices. Earlier this year, the malware […]
Windows users are being tricked by sneaky malware scheme
Hackers continue to target Windows users by exploiting existing vulnerabilities and installing malware. Security experts have discovered a new type of malware that spreads through fake human authentication pages. Attackers use a variety of platforms to set up phishing websites, often relying on content delivery networks. These sites trick users by displaying fake Google CAPTCHA […]
Android’s latest nightmare: millions of devices infected by sneaky malware
You might think that apps listed on the Play Store are safe to download. That's what Google wants you to believe, and for the most part it's true. But in this digital world, no service is foolproof. There have been many instances where widely downloaded apps on the Play Store have been infected with malware. […]
Illegal movie downloads could be hiding dangerous new malware
Illegal movie sites are not the best places to visit on the internet. The fact that they are illegal speaks for itself. While the legal ramifications of pirating content are a big concern, there is also the risk of malware infection. And malware is not just any malware. Security researchers have identified Peaklight, a type […]
New Harry Potter-named malware strikes, revealing global espionage campaign
Security researchers have discovered new malware suspected of espionage. Hackers infect devices by posing as a government agency, usually a tax agency such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Once on your PC, the malicious software can collect information (personal data, passwords, etc.), download additional malicious software, and upload data to the hacker's servers. All […]
This sneaky malware is after your passwords and personal data
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Beware of this new Android malware that empties your bank account, clears your device completely
Malware attacking Android smartphones is on the rise, and the latest, “BingoMod,” may be the most frightening yet. The malware steals money from your accounts and then wipes your phone, using fraud techniques on the device to steal up to $16,000 at a time. And the worst part is that this isn’t the final version […]
Google Ads spread Mac malware disguised as popular browser
Most Google ads are harmless, but if you come across an ad promoting a specific web browser, don’t click on it. Security researchers have discovered new malware for Mac devices that steals passwords, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive data. It poses as Arc, a new browser that has recently gained popularity due to its unconventional […]
Beware of TikTok’s danger that could be a malware menace to your life
TikTok is in trouble, and hackers are trying to make it even worse: Malicious code has taken over TikTok accounts, compromising the official accounts of celebrities and brands like Paris Hilton and CNN. The hackers behind the attack sent the malware via direct messages (DMs) on the platform. Users didn’t need to click a link […]
Arkansas Sues Chinese Slave-Linked Shopping App Temu: ‘Functionally Malware’
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Tuesday that his office will sue Chinese mobile shopping app Temu for fraud and privacy violations, declaring the app “functionally malware” and a threat to the United States. “Tem is not an online marketplace like Amazon or Walmart. It is a data theft business selling products online as a […]