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Thousands of TP-Link routers have been infected by a botnet to spread malware
By Amber Bouman published
The Ballista botnet has infected thousands of TP-Link routers with malware.

Fake Google Play Store pages are spreading Trojan malware that can steal your financial data
By Amber Bouman published
Researchers have identified over 6,000 malicious websites designed to look like official Google Play Store pages spreading malware.

Over 1 million Android devices infected with password-stealing, pre-installed botnet malware — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
BadBox 2.0 is the largest botnet of connected streaming boxes and other low-cost Android devices yet.

This Android banking trojan steals passwords to take over your accounts — and all it takes is a single text message
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are using a new version of a dangerous banking trojan to steal credentials and sensitive data from unsuspecting Android users.

Watch out! Scammers are using this PayPal setting to take over your PC
By Amber Bouman published
Cybercriminals are sending out legitimate PayPal emails to try to trick unsuspecting users into downloading malware.

Don't click this — malicious ads impersonating Google Chrome spreading dangerous malware
By Amber Bouman published
Hackers are using malicious ads to impersonate Google and deliver malware through fake Chrome downloads.

Google Docs under attack from info-stealing malware — how to keep your data and your emails safe
By Amber Bouman published
Infostealing malware is using legitimate software to hide in plain sight.

Millions of Mac owners urged to be on alert for info-stealing malware
By Amber Bouman published
Mac owners need to be careful as infostealing malware targeting macOS is increasingly becoming an even greater threat.
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