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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nearly 2 million Android devices hijacked by massive new botnet — how to stay safe ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/malware-adware/nearly-2-million-android-devices-hijacked-by-massive-new-botnet-how-to-see-if-yours-are-infected</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A large-scale botnet has taken over millions of Android devices in order to use them for nefarious purposes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:05:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:54:48 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b6kHN5w33oqtSXyNEacmve-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to avoid the nightmare Android malware that can hold your device for ransom or erase it ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new Android ransomware can lock your device to demand malware, or erase all your data. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:45:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:43:24 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b6kHN5w33oqtSXyNEacmve-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New malware turns trusted banking apps into phone hijacking tools — how to stay safe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hackers are taking over legitimate apps with malicious code in order to commit financial fraud and take over your device. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hymSLCyZabSxT4kiY4sXhP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Android banking trojan lets hackers stream a live feed from your phone and control it in real time — how to stay safe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The new Albiriox banking malware can already impersonate over 400 financial apps while giving hackers remote control over infected smartphones. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:27:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jzwhquu4gv5ZQF336dDbZE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Over 4 million users hit with spyware that can turn your browser extensions into malware — how to stay safe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ ShadyPanda is a dangerous new malware campaign that spent years turning browser extensions into spyware. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:08:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:13:57 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W6JjyA6fWc7yvSauu4zdzT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Android banking trojan is draining accounts and snooping on encrypted chats — how to stay safe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new malware is spoofing banking app logins to help hackers capture your logins and drain your accounts. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:57:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ scott.younker@futurenet.com (Scott Younker) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Scott Younker ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MKZXHBEXXXQw7syUEuWt9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These older Asus routers are under attack from new malware — see if you're impacted now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Several older Asus routers are being targeted by a new malware campaign, and users should follow these steps to stay protected. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:03:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:05:32 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rjvaLaDqTmZTLZ7RKhKSUB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Samsung phones infected with 'Landfall' spyware through WhatsApp images — what you need to know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This malware can infect Samsung devices through malicious WhatsApp images and it doesn't require any user interaction. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:33:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VJpN6Qi85YnjEaC7LbLk9D-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Android malware has your debit card and PIN — and it’s making withdrawals ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Dangerous new NGate Android malware uses NFC to steal debit card and PIN info so that hackers can make cash withdrawals from ATMs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:01:08 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:04:25 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PoEqQyXuATwMvtLV5s5VYL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don’t fall for this – ClickFix attacks now include video instructions and can recognize your operating system ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ ClickFix style attacks now includes video tutorials and OS recognition in order to fool victims into downloading malware onto their computers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:15:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:05:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LffG4UEQCjsU968KtChAC9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Google issues security warning for millions — AI-powered malware is here  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Google has warned that AI-powered malware is circulating that is virulent and harder to detect than most malware. Here's why, and what it means for you. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:13:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:48:24 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ scott.younker@futurenet.com (Scott Younker) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Scott Younker ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mi5yorDM6vJfkbFWJ7UyPF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dangerous new Android trojan is taking over phones and draining bank accounts — how to stay safe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ New Android malware hides in fake apps and then quietly steals passwords and banking info in the background. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:45:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jzwhquu4gv5ZQF336dDbZE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 12 malicious Android apps are recording your conversations — delete them right now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These malicious Android apps may appear harmless at first glance but they're actually spreading spyware which can steal texts, record conversations and more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:52:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:14:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b6kHN5w33oqtSXyNEacmve-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The ClayRat spyware is tricking Android users into infecting their devices by impersonating popular apps. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:38:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b6kHN5w33oqtSXyNEacmve-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Macs under attack from malware impersonating popular password managers — how to stay safe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new malware campaign is impersonating popular password managers to steal sensitive personal data from Mac users. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:35:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/webp" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PtE6iRxGmU4HDPAuUaB8LZ-1280-80.webp">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Google just took down 224 malicious apps with 38 million installs in massive SlopAds fraud campaign — how to stay safe ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/malware-adware/google-just-took-down-224-malicious-apps-with-38-million-installs-from-the-play-store-how-to-stay-safe</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Security researchers have uncovered a new global ad fraud campaign that used seemingly innocent Android apps for nefarious purposes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:22:56 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:18:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b6kHN5w33oqtSXyNEacmve-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fake Meta suspension warnings used in new malware campaign — how to protect your devices and your data ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/malware-adware/fake-meta-suspension-warnings-used-in-new-malware-campaign-how-to-protect-your-devices-and-your-data</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hackers are using fake Meta suspension warnings in a new FileFix campaign to lure users into installing info-stealing malware on their own devices. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:15:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mjMcVn3yy2PbCer4Gv4pAg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hackers are using Google search results to spread fake apps filled with malware — don't fall for this ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/malware-adware/hackers-are-using-google-search-results-to-spread-fake-apps-filled-with-malware-dont-fall-for-this</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new malware campaign is using fake search results to spread dangerous malicious apps to unsuspecting victims. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jzwhquu4gv5ZQF336dDbZE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This new Android banking trojan can automatically transfer money off your phone to hackers  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/malware-adware/dangerous-new-raton-android-trojan-can-automatically-transfer-money-right-off-your-phone-to-hackers</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The RatOn Android malware may be new, but it’s surprisingly capable at stealing your hard-earned cash through overlay attacks and even automatic money transfers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:36:23 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jzwhquu4gv5ZQF336dDbZE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Macs under attack from ‘cracked’ apps spreading dangerous info-stealing malware — don’t fall for this ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/malware-adware/hackers-are-using-cracked-versions-of-legitimate-apps-to-spread-dangerous-mac-malware-how-to-stay-safe</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ This dangerous Mac malware can steal your passwords, browser data and more, and all it takes is downloading a cracked app or getting tricked by a fake CAPTCHA. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:37:57 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:34:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iuibyMGxncrhX6RweFUqcb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Google wants to fight Android malware by making sideloading more difficult — here's how ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Google rolls out a new program to verify apps developers in order to prevent the spread of malware. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:17:59 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:52:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xpbQoDrZtFcsKgvftfg4jR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dangerous Android banking trojan found lurking in malicious apps with 19 million installs — don’t fall for this ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Anatsa banking trojan and other malware strains were discovered in 77 malicious apps that have since been removed from the Google Play Store. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:50:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jzwhquu4gv5ZQF336dDbZE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Booking.com phishing scam is infecting users with malware by using lookalike URLs — don't fall for this ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new scam is using lookalike characters to trick Booking.com users into visiting malicious websites. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:36:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qjwDgzaSA5VEUruzxLTJfn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Android spyware is posing as an antivirus app to steal your photos and passwords — how to stay safe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This fake 'antivirus' app is just a front for spyware designed to go after the sensitive personal and financial data on your Android phone. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ scott.younker@futurenet.com (Scott Younker) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Scott Younker ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jzwhquu4gv5ZQF336dDbZE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 200,000 passwords, credit card data and more stolen by this dangerous new malware — how to stay safe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hackers are using a new info-stealing malware strain to steal sensitive personal and financial data right from your browser. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:17:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iJKvacosvMoCwbKjwcVGbP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ More than 250 malicious apps are spreading info-stealing malware on Android and iOS — delete these right now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ New SarangTrap campaign uses malicious apps and domains to infect unsuspecting users with dangerous info-stealing malware. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:51:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jzwhquu4gv5ZQF336dDbZE-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Hacks can happen to anyone, even on mobile devices. Here's what to do when the worst occurs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 08:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m3TQswzZRHakuHwBtjMzFf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Android malware poses as real apps to take you to dangerous sites and flood your phone with spam ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Konfety malware has returned and it's now posing as real apps to better avoid detection on vulnerable Android smartphones. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:37:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MKZXHBEXXXQw7syUEuWt9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This dangerous banking trojan now uses scheduled maintenance to hide its malicious activities — don’t fall for this ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Anatsa banking trojan was recently discovered hiding in a malicious app as part of a new campaign that uses the malware to drain bank accounts. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:32:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MKZXHBEXXXQw7syUEuWt9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Mac malware just got a major upgrade which makes it even harder to delete — how to stay safe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The hackers behind the infamous Atomic Stealer have added a new component to the malware that allows it to maintain persistence on infected Macs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:13:10 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wKaEoNvjNpRkyZH74YAq2B-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New FileFix attack brings ClickFix social engineering to Windows File Explorer — how to stay safe  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The ClickFix malware has evolved and can now attack you directly through Windows Explorer. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:35:08 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gMi9vtqPLpPYTvdR4TKZbV-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Both iPhones and Android phones are being targeted by the SparkKitty malware which steals photos to find screenshots of crypto recovery phrases. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:07:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jzwhquu4gv5ZQF336dDbZE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Godfather malware is now hijacking legitimate banking apps — and you won’t see it coming ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Godfather malware has been upgraded with a new ability that allows it to conduct real-time fraud using virtual versions of financial apps. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:28:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jzwhquu4gv5ZQF336dDbZE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Major Windows Secure Boot flaw can be used by hackers to install bootkit malware — update your PC right now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new Secure Boot bypass flaw can be exploited to disable your PC’s security and install bootkit malware that runs every time you turn on your computer. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:24:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YwKRVzwvLwup6hDGh5bVNM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Macs under threat from new malware campaign impersonating major ISP — how to stay safe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ New malware campaign uses ClickFix social engineering to infect vulnerable Macs with the AtomicStealer malware. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:05:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:09:09 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/76BX7qw85vqQucCvUnTHHQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dangerous new Android malware adds fake contacts to your phone while draining bank accounts — how to stay safe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Crocodilus Android malware now allows hackers to add fake contacts to your phone to make social engineering even easier. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:22:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 01:12:09 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jzwhquu4gv5ZQF336dDbZE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ AirPlay flaw exposes all Apple devices to hacking over Wi-Fi — what you need to know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An AirPlay flaw made Apple and third-party smart home devices vulnerable to remote hacking over Wi-Fi. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:18:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L8aeWcCHYkQiDY85vCh7in-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Researchers have discovered a new iOS vulnerability that could be exploited by hackers to remotely access and brick your iPhone. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:15:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HpQRk3BGaJ7VCsCkAkEUw8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hackers are using Zoom to spread malware and take over PCs — here’s how to stay safe ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/malware-adware/hackers-are-using-zoom-to-spread-malware-and-take-over-pcs-heres-how-to-stay-safe</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A hacker group is using Zoom calls to spread malware and take over computers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:39:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2qfZXagbSfzkQGg3pyykPF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hackers are impersonating banks to infect your Android phone with credit card-stealing malware ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/malware-adware/hackers-are-impersonating-banks-to-infect-your-android-phone-with-credit-card-stealing-malware</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:48:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:19:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jzwhquu4gv5ZQF336dDbZE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/malware-adware/fbi-issues-warning-hackers-are-using-fake-pdf-converters-to-spread-malware-and-steal-your-passwords</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Be very vigilant about online file converting websites – some of them are fake and spreading malware. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:08:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YwKRVzwvLwup6hDGh5bVNM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hackers are using fake Google Play Store pages to infect Android phones with a dangerous trojan — how to stay safe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new SpyNote malware campaign has been discovered online targeting Android users via fake Google Play Store pages. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:26:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jzwhquu4gv5ZQF336dDbZE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dangerous Windows malware can hijack your PC, hold it for ransom, steal your passwords and even let hackers spy on you ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/malware-adware/neptune-rat-malware-is-hijacking-windows-pcs-holding-them-for-ransom-and-stealing-passwords</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Netune RAT can wreak havoc on vulnerable Windows PCs by stealing crypto and passwords from over 270 different apps. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:49:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:08:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ampbc94VKRrFc2UNgDpJyg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fake Zoom installer tries to trick users into installing dangerous ransomware – here’s how to stay safe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hackers are tricking people trying to install Zoom into infecting their computers with the BlackSuit ransomware. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:49:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f3jPiJfdU4TFDyQPkWoWXo-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This dangerous new Windows malware hides from your antivirus while impersonating a popular PC brand ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new Windows malware impersonating a popular utility from Asus is making the rounds online and infecting vulnerable PCs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:53:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NhaQzM2e7wGRizKpRHZiUW-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Bitdefender found a total of 331 malicious apps hiding as simple utilities and other tools on the Google Play Store that were part of a massive ad fraud campaign. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:35:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:09:44 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jzwhquu4gv5ZQF336dDbZE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dangerous new password-stealing trojan automatically reinstalls itself on infected PCs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The StilachiRAT uses sophisticated techniques to hide on your PC while stealing crypto, passwords and sensitive data. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:55:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amber Bouman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rjvaLaDqTmZTLZ7RKhKSUB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ FBI issues warning to millions of Americans to avoid these websites that can steal your passwords and banking info ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Online file converters may seem harmless, but hackers are now using them to infect vulnerable PCs with malware. Here's what to look out for and how to stay safe. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:24:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:41:44 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Spadafora ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MQWbdrwdGwvNx6xsEAq7rP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New MassJacker malware is hijacking digital wallets to steal large sums from users ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Cryptocurrency transactions are being hijacked by a new clipper malware strain called MassJacker. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:39:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Malware &amp; Adware]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Thousands of TP-Link routers have been infected by a botnet to spread malware ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Ballista botnet has infected thousands of TP-Link routers with malware. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:15:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:36:56 +0000</updated>
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