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Scammers are tricking Android users into installing a fake antivirus app that can drain bank accounts — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
New social engineering campaign uses text messages to trick victims into calling scammers who then have them install a malware-filled app on their phone.
New Cuckoo macOS malware can take over all Macs and steals your passwords too — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Cukcoo malware goes after both Intel-based Macs and newer Macs running Apple Silicon to spy on users and steal their passwords.
New Android security flaw lets hackers seize control of apps — how to stay safe
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Microsoft has uncovered a new security flaw called ‘Dirty Stream’ which impacts many popular Android apps and could let hackers sneak malicious code into them.
Hackers are using fake apps to distribute this dangerous Mac malware — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers are now using lookalike pages for popular apps to infect vulnerable Macs with the Atomic Stealer malware.
Dangerous new Wpeeper Android malware adds a backdoor to your phone to steal your data — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Wpeeper malware may be new, but it already packs a punch and can steal all sorts of sensitive data from infected Android phones.
New 'Brokewell' Android malware can steal user data and access banking apps
By Alyse Stanley published
A new malware dubbed Brokewell tricks users into infecting their phones with fake Google Chrome updates, enabling them to spy on users and steal confidential information.
This new Android banking trojan impersonates Chrome to steal your money — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Mamont malware is a new Android banking trojan that leverages Chrome’s popularity to trick unsuspecting users into giving up their personal and financial data.
Hackers are using this little-known file type to drop a nasty Windows worm on vulnerable PCs — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Raspberry Robin malware is back, and this time it’s being delivered using Windows Script Files instead of being distributed on USB flash drives.
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