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This dangerous iPhone spyware can completely disable Apple's privacy indicators and spy on you in secret
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Predator spyware has been updated with new capabilities that make it harder to know when your iPhone’s camera and microphone have been hijacked.

Multiple Android devices found to have dangerous built-in backdoor: how to know if yours is safe
By Scott Younker last updated
A new Android malware was found to be pre-installed on some budget Android phones and tablets by security researchers.

A new spyware called ZeroDayRat can take over your iPhone or Android via text — here is how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
From hijacking your accounts to tracking your every move in real-time

Total phone hijack: New Hugging Face malware grants hackers full remote access
By Scott Younker last updated
Hugging Face may be hosting a fake app that is being used to send out Android malware.

Malicious Zoom Stealer extensions can leak your private meeting details — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Chrome, Edge and Firefox users are under attack by a new malware that uses malicious browser extensions to steal meeting info.

Nearly 2 million Android devices hijacked by massive new botnet — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman last updated
A large-scale botnet has taken over millions of Android devices in order to use them for nefarious purposes.

How to avoid the nightmare Android malware that can hold your device for ransom or erase it
By Amber Bouman last updated
A new Android ransomware can lock your device to demand malware, or erase all your data.

New malware turns trusted banking apps into phone hijacking tools — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman last updated
Hackers are taking over legitimate apps with malicious code in order to commit financial fraud and take over your device.

New Android banking trojan lets hackers stream a live feed from your phone and control it in real time — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The new Albiriox banking malware can already impersonate over 400 financial apps while giving hackers remote control over infected smartphones.
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