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Dangerous new Android malware adds fake contacts to your phone while draining bank accounts — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora Last updated

The Crocodilus Android malware now allows hackers to add fake contacts to your phone to make social engineering even easier.

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AirPlay flaw exposes all Apple devices to hacking over Wi-Fi — what you need to know

By Amber Bouman Published

An AirPlay flaw made Apple and third-party smart home devices vulnerable to remote hacking over Wi-Fi.

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This newly discovered iOS flaw could completely brick your iPhone with a single line of code

By Amber Bouman Published

Researchers have discovered a new iOS vulnerability that could be exploited by hackers to remotely access and brick your iPhone.

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Hackers are using Zoom to spread malware and take over PCs — here’s how to stay safe

By Amber Bouman Published

A hacker group is using Zoom calls to spread malware and take over computers.

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Hackers are impersonating banks to infect your Android phone with credit card-stealing malware

By Anthony Spadafora Published

A new Android malware campaign uses phishing and social engineering to trick you into voluntarily giving up your credit card data.

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FBI issues warning — hackers are using fake PDF converters to spread malware and steal your passwords

By Amber Bouman Published

Be very vigilant about online file converting websites – some of them are fake and spreading malware.

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Hackers are using fake Google Play Store pages to infect Android phones with a dangerous trojan — how to stay safe

By Amber Bouman Published

A new SpyNote malware campaign has been discovered online targeting Android users via fake Google Play Store pages.

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Dangerous Windows malware can hijack your PC, hold it for ransom, steal your passwords and even let hackers spy on you

By Anthony Spadafora Last updated

The Netune RAT can wreak havoc on vulnerable Windows PCs by stealing crypto and passwords from over 270 different apps.

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Fake Zoom installer tries to trick users into installing dangerous ransomware – here’s how to stay safe

By Amber Bouman Published

Hackers are tricking people trying to install Zoom into infecting their computers with the BlackSuit ransomware.

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This dangerous new Windows malware hides from your antivirus while impersonating a popular PC brand

By Amber Bouman Published

A new Windows malware impersonating a popular utility from Asus is making the rounds online and infecting vulnerable PCs.

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