280 fake Android apps used to steal crypto wallets have been unearthed
We have given you plenty of good reasons to avoid downloading suspicious Android apps over the years, but here’s one more. Recently, researchers at McAfee …
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Over 5.5 million Android users downloaded more than 90 malicious apps
In the latest reminder that you should always be extra careful about what you download, cloud security company Zscaler revealed this week that its researchers …
Apple warns iPhone users of a dangerous new malware attack found in 92 countries
A dangerous new malware attack on the iPhone was found in India and other 91 countries. Apple has notified possible victims of a “mercenary spyware …
Google banned 13 infected Android apps, so delete them from your phone
For what will hopefully be the last time in 2023, we have a few more malicious Android apps to warn you about. The McAfee Mobile …
Chameleon malware blocks Android fingerprint authentication to steal your PIN
Android malware continues to evolve and gain scary new capabilities, like the Chameleon Banking Trojan that was first detected in early 2023. A new update …
16 more infected Android apps you need to delete ASAP
There are plenty of reasons to own an Android phone instead of an iPhone, from the plethora of choices to the lower prices to the …
If you use WinRAR, update immediately to patch a serious zero-day vulnerability
WinRAR users should update their software immediately as reports of a zero-day vulnerability have surfaced. According to reports, the WinRAR software has been exploited to …
Dangerous new malware targets dozens of browsers, password managers, and crypto wallets
If you are reading this on a Windows device, you need to watch out for dangerous new malware that has been infecting internet browsers, password …
Ongoing zero-click iPhone spyware attack uncovered in iMessage
Cybersecurity and antivirus provider Kaspersky shared a report on Thursday regarding a new spyware attack against iOS devices. After detecting suspicious activity on multiple iPhones, …
This legitimate Android app records audio every 15 minutes, so delete it immediately
iRecorder – Screen Recorder was a legitimate Android app available to download from the Google Play store. Its purpose is very clear from the name. …
Over 100M Android users downloaded these 60 malware-infested apps
Unfortunately, 2023 isn’t the year that we’re going to stop finding malware on the Google Play store. Last week, McAfee’s Mobile Research Team shared a list …
How to avoid ChatGPT and Google Bard malware attacks
Europol is worried that hackers can use generative artificial intelligence (AI) services like ChatGPT and Google Bard to code malware and other fake apps that …
Researchers discover frightening new strain of macOS malware
There’s a new piece of malware floating around that specifically targets macOS users. Now before you get up in arms and rush to update your …
Delete these 203 malicious iPhone and Android apps before they take control of your phone
Our first heap of malicious mobile apps in 2023 is a doozy. Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) and National Cyber Security Agency …
These fake Android file manager apps steal banking logins
Android device owners beware — more malicious apps have been discovered on the Google Play store. Bitdefender’s cybersecurity team says several fake Android file manager …
Half of all macOS malware comes from this one app
According to the 2022 Global Threat Report from Elastic Security Labs (via 9to5Mac), just 6.2% of malware ends up on macOS devices compared to 54.4% …
4 dangerous Android malware apps discovered on Google Play
No matter how legitimate an app looks, there’s always a chance that it’s actually malicious. We see this time and time again on the Google …
16 popular Android apps are secretly killing your battery, so delete them ASAP
While we often think of worst-case scenarios when it comes to malicious software — stolen identities, drained bank accounts, or private information leaking — the …
These fake Android antivirus apps steal banking info, so delete them now
Eventually, we hope to stop having to warn Android owners about infected apps that might be on their phones. Unfortunately, today is not that day. …
100,000 Android users downloaded a malware app that steals Facebook accounts
Even when you download a mobile app from an official source, you should be careful before you give them any personal information. Google is always …
Scammers are using Apple’s own tools to install malware on your iPhone
Malicious apps make their way on to the Google Play store way too often. We have covered these incidents repeatedly in recent years, and the …
This malicious app was downloaded by thousands of Android users
If you own any Android devices, you hopefully know to be careful when downloading apps from any source other than Google Play. Unfortunately, even Google …
Newly-discovered Android malware steals banking app login credentials
Earlier this month, security researchers at ThreatFabric discovered a dangerous new trojan. They dubbed it Xenomorph due to its ties with the Alien malware, which …
Scary Android trojan can factory reset your phone after stealing your money
A dangerous Android banking trojan is evolving, and is now threatening to wreak even more havoc. Last December, we shared a report from cybersecurity experts …
Some Android apps on the Samsung Galaxy Store could infect your phone with malware, so delete them
No matter which device you connect to the internet from, you always need to be watching for scams. They usually come in the form of …
Delete these Android apps, because they’re infected with Joker malware
You can never be too careful when installing new software on your devices, especially if you own an Android phone or tablet. Even if an …
Android users: Do not click on this text message
Text messages are an increasingly popular vector for hackers and assorted digitally focused ne’er-do-wells to use for separating unsuspecting victims from their data or their …
