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More than 250 malicious apps are spreading info-stealing malware on Android and iOS — delete these right now

By Anthony Spadafora Published

New SarangTrap campaign uses malicious apps and domains to infect unsuspecting users with dangerous info-stealing malware.

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12 signs your phone has been hacked — and what to do next

By Amber Bouman Published

Hacks can happen to anyone, even on mobile devices. Here's what to do when the worst occurs.

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This Android malware poses as real apps to take you to dangerous sites and flood your phone with spam

By Amber Bouman Published

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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This dangerous banking trojan now uses scheduled maintenance to hide its malicious activities — don’t fall for this

By Anthony Spadafora Published

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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This Mac malware just got a major upgrade which makes it even harder to delete — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora Published

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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This spyware is stealing photos on iPhone and Android — protect yourself now

By Anthony Spadafora last updated

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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New FileFix attack brings ClickFix social engineering to Windows File Explorer — how to stay safe

By Amber Bouman Published

The ClickFix malware has evolved and can now attack you directly through Windows Explorer.

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Godfather malware is now hijacking legitimate banking apps — and you won’t see it coming

By Anthony Spadafora Published

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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Major Windows Secure Boot flaw can be used by hackers to install bootkit malware — update your PC right now

By Anthony Spadafora Published

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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Macs under threat from new malware campaign impersonating major ISP — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora Published

New malware campaign uses ClickFix social engineering to infect vulnerable Macs with the AtomicStealer malware.

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