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Macs under threat from info-stealing malware spread through ads and fake software — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora published
Mac users are currently being targeted by two new campaigns spreading the Atomic Stealer and Realst malware strains.
Hackers are using these Android apps on the Play Store to stage attacks — delete them all right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Researchers have discovered 28 Android apps posing as free VPNs and other utilities that are turning infected smartphones into proxies.
Hackers are infecting Macs with malware using calendar invites and meeting links — don't fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers are using meeting links in calendar invites to infect unsuspecting Mac users with malware.
These malicious Android malware apps were downloaded 150,000 times from the Play Store — delete them right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Cybercriminals are using malicious apps as malware droppers to infect the phones of unsuspecting Android users.
First ever iOS trojan discovered — and it’s stealing facial recognition data to break into bank accounts
By Anthony Spadafora published
The GoldDigger trojan has been ported to iOS and is now being used to harvest facial recognition data to break into iPhone owners’ bank accounts.
This Android malware can steal all your photos and texts without being opened — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
A new version of the XLoader malware has been discovered that can launch automatically on infected devices without any user interaction whatsoever.
Fake Facebook job ads are using malware to syphon off credit card data and passwords — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora published
Cybercriminals are using weaponized PDFs to trick job seekers into installing new info-stealing malware on their PCs.
Malware-filled messaging apps are wreaking havoc on Android phones — delete these malicious apps right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Cybercriminals used a combination of romance scams and malicious apps to infect unsuspecting users with the VarjaSpy remote access trojan.
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