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New malware uses infected VPN apps to take over your device — here's how to stay safe

By Amber Bouman Published

Newly identified malware can steal your information, as well as gather keystrokes and screenshots.

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Hackers are using the Amazon Appstore to spread malware — delete this malicious app now

By Anthony Spadafora Last updated

Hackers have turned to the Amazon Appstore as a way to distribute their malicious apps after the Google Play Store has tightened its security.

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Only 3 of the top 150 Android apps can detect reverse engineering tool Frida — here's why that's bad

By Amber Bouman Published

Frida is a popular tool used by security researchers to examine apps but hackers could also use it to reverse engineer them.

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Hackers are posing as job recruiters to spread a dangerous banking trojan and steal your money — don’t fall for this

By Anthony Spadafora Published

Hackers have begun impersonating recruiters and HR representatives to distribute a new version of the Antidot banking trojan to unsuspecting job seekers.

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I used iVerify’s $1 app to scan my iPhone for the dangerous Pegasus spyware — here's what happened

By Amber Bouman Last updated

Spyware is one of the biggest threats for iPhone users but this new app can scan your device to look for any signs of danger.

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Hackers are now using corrupted files to bypass your antivirus software — how to stay safe

By Amber Bouman Published

Hackers are now using broken and corrupt files to spread malware since antivirus software struggles to scan them.

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I'm a security editor and I just found the best antivirus Cyber Monday deals for up to 85% off

By Amber Bouman Last updated

These Cyber Monday sales on antivirus software will keep all your devices safe throughout the year.

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This popular Windows utility for ZIP files has a dangerous vulnerability

By Amber Bouman Published

Windows now lets you extract ZIP files right from File Explorer but if you're still using 7-Zip to do so, you need to update the app immediately.

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iOS 18.1.1 is live with critical security fixes — update your iPhone right now

By Amber Bouman Published

Apple has released updates for iOS and iPadOS to address two critical vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers if left unpatched.

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This fake AI image generator is pushing info-stealing malware onto Macs and PCs

By Amber Bouman Published

Hackers are using AI tools as a lure in their attacks and downloading this fake AI image generator will leave your PC or Mac with a nasty malware infection.

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