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Facebook Business accounts are being hijacked by malware — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The DUCKTAIL malware has been specifically designed to hijack Facebook Business accounts from unsuspecting users.
This insidious malware is hijacking Facebook accounts — protect yourself now
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Ducktail malware has been rewritten and is now being used to target ordinary Facebook users in addition to Facebook Business accounts.
Over 400 malware apps dodged app store privacy checks, Meta warns
By Chiara Castro published
VPN From photo editors to VPNs, Meta found over 400 malicious applications designed to steal users' Facebook credentials.
Dangerous new Android malware steals your data — and spies on your conversations
By Anthony Spadafora published
The RatMilad spyware is being distributed by a fake Android phone spoofing app used to get verified on social media.
Password-stealing Erbium malware is spreading fast — and loved by cybercriminals
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Erbium is a new password-stealing malware offered as a service to cybercriminals that’s quickly gaining popularity.
This new iOS tool could be a malware nightmare for iPhone users — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
TrollStore allows iPhone users to install modified apps without jailbreaking their devices. But the sideloading tool could be used to spread malware and other viruses.
Android and iOS adware apps downloaded 13 million times — delete these apps now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Adware apps can bombard you with mobile ads and clicking on them could lead to your smartphone getting infected with malware.
Look out — this Windows 11 installer is really malware
By Paul Wagenseil last updated
Watch out for websites offering Windows 11 installations, because they might just be harboring the notorious RedLine information-stealing malware.
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