Over 60,000 compromised Android apps found spreading adware — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 7 June 23 More than 60,000 adware apps have been discovered that target Android users searching for popular apps online.
Chrome zero-day bug patched after hackers used it in their attacks — update your browser now By Anthony Spadafora published 6 June 23 Google is urging Chrome users to update their browsers now after a new zero-day flaw has been discovered that hackers are actively exploiting in their attacks.
Hackers are using pictures to trick you into clicking on phishing links — Don’t fall for this By Anthony Spadafora last updated 5 June 23 Hackers have begun adding malicious links to large, promotional images inside their phishing emails in order to get unsuspecting users to click on them.
Android apps with 30 million downloads contain SpinOk Android malware — delete these now By Anthony Spadafora published 5 June 23 Even more Android apps containing the SpinOK malware, which can spy on you and steal your passwords, have been discovered on the Play Store.
Google Workspace exploit could let hackers steal your files without leaving any trace By Tom Pritchard published 5 June 23 Google Workspace has a flaw that lets hackers get away without leaving any evidence, and that's a big problem.
Over 400 million infected with Android spyware — delete these apps right now By Anthony Spadafora last updated 2 June 23 Android apps with over 400 million combined downloads contain a new malware strain distributed as a tool for advertisers.
This macOS flaw lets hackers install 'undeletable' malware on your Mac — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 31 May 23 Apple has patched a new macOS flaw called Migraine after it was discovered by security researchers from Microsoft.
ChatGPT is being used to create malware — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 25 May 23 Hackers are already abusing ChatGPT to create new malware samples. It's a problem that's only likely going to get worse.
Best VPN deals in June 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 25 May 23 VPN Don't want to pay full price for a VPN? These VPN deals offer huge savings on all the very best providers – all you need to do is pick which one!
'Look who died' scam is making the rounds on Facebook — don’t fall for this By Anthony Spadafora published 24 May 23 Scammers are messaging unsuspecting users on Facebook while pretending to be a friend with a new scam designed to steal their accounts.
Debt collector breach exposes financial data of 1.1 million Americans — see if you’re affected By Anthony Spadafora published 24 May 23 The debt collector NCB has disclosed that hackers breached its systems though they also gained access to Bank of America and TD Bank customer data.
Don’t let your phone get infected with the AhRat malware — delete this screen recorder app now By Anthony Spadafora published 24 May 23 A screen recorder app that used to be legitimate has turned malicious and is now infecting users with dangerous malware.
Your iPhone could soon allow you to verify who you're texting with in iOS 16.6 — here’s how By Anthony Spadafora last updated 22 May 23 Apple is reportedly testing out its new iMessage Contact Key Verification security feature in the iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 betas.
Don’t buy these Android TV boxes — they come pre-loaded with malware By Nick Pino published 22 May 23 If you bought a budget Android TV box from Amazon recently, you need to read this as it may have come pre-loaded with malware.
Apple issues urgent fix to block zero-day attacks — update your iPhone and Mac now By Anthony Spadafora published 19 May 23 Apple has patched three zero-day vulnerabilities that have been used by hackers to launch attacks against iPhones, Macs and the company’s other devices.
Cyberstalkers are using this Windows 11 tool to track iPhone users — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 18 May 23 Being able to use iMessage on Windows is great, but Microsoft’s Phone Link app could be used to spy on your iPhone if you’re not careful.
The best WhatsApp alternatives for 2023 By Tom Pritchard last updated 17 May 23 It doesn't matter why you're leaving, these are still the best WhatsApp alternatives you can download right now.
New DarkBert AI was trained using dark web data from hackers and cybercriminals By Anthony Spadafora published 17 May 23 DarkBERT is a new AI language model that was trained exclusively on data from the dark web and it’s already outperforming other large language models.
Your Google account could get deleted — here’s why By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated 17 May 23 Got an inactive Google account? You might want to log in or lose it.
Fake ChatGPT apps are raking in thousands each month — delete these apps now By Anthony Spadafora published 17 May 23 Developers looking to cash in on the popularity of ChatGPT have created fleeceware apps imitating the incredibly popular AI chatbot.
Macs are under attack from this cybersecurity tool — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 16 May 23 Hackers are using an open-source port of the cybersecurity tool Cobalt Strike to launch attacks against unsuspecting Mac users.
Super Mario Bros. Movie downloads are infecting pirates with malware By Anthony Spadafora published 15 May 23 Hackers often use popular movies like The Super Mario Bros. Movie as a means of infecting unsuspecting users with malware.
Toyota exposed car location data of 2 million drivers for 10 years — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 12 May 23 Toyota has disclosed a data breach after a misconfiguration in its cloud environment could have allowed anyone to access car location data without a password.
Intel Boot Guard keys leak as a result of MSI data breach — what this means for you By Anthony Spadafora published 12 May 23 Intel is investigating claims that its Intel Boot Guard private keys were leaked following a data breach at MSI earlier this year.
Google is bringing this once paid security feature to Gmail for free — and you can try it soon By Anthony Spadafora published 11 May 23 Google is bringing Google One’s dark web report to Gmail for free but only U.S. users will be able to try out the feature when it rolls out in the coming weeks.
FTC issues warning over urgent emails from PayPal — it’s a phishing scam By Anthony Spadafora published 10 May 23 The FTC is warning users about a new phishing scam that uses urgent emails from PayPal and MetaMask to trick users.
This new Android malware is stealing passwords and 2FA codes — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 9 May 23 The new FluHorse malware is being spread through a phishing campaign that tricks users into installing malicious apps impersonating legitimate ones.
Over 600,000 Android users infected with malware on Google Play — delete these apps now By Anthony Spadafora last updated 8 May 23 These malicious apps could secretly be draining your bank account by signing you up for paid subscription services against your will.
Gmail adds blue checkmarks to fight phishing and scammers — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 4 May 23 Figuring out whether someone is who they say they are will soon be even easier in Gmail thanks to Google’s new blue checkmark system.
Google’s Finder network is coming to challenge Apple’s Find My — here’s what it could do By Tom Pritchard published 4 May 23 Google's Finder Network is coming, and it could be able to locate third-party Bluetooth trackers
