Hackers are targeting hotel Wi-Fi with particularly evil malware
Just because your hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, it doesn’t mean you have to take it. Hackers may be lurking, looking to compromise your computer, especially …
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Global cyber attack could cost $53 billion, report warns
In the last 12 months, we’ve had Wannacry, Russian election hacking, and a Gmail scam that hit millions. But we haven’t yet had a Hurricane …
Security researchers: Petya malware was designed to destroy information, not make money
Yesterday morning, a new and nasty piece of ransomware dubbed Petya began spreading across the globe. Based on an exploit that was also used during …
How the CIA hacks computers that aren’t even connected to the internet
Air-gapped computers are supposed to be ultra-secure PCs that can’t be infected with malware that spreads with the help of the internet. That’s because of …
MacBooks really aren’t safe from malware any more
A new Threats Report from McAfee Labs reveals that malware targeting Apple’s Mac platform is on the rise. Not only that, but the cumulative number of …
New ‘Judy’ malware on Android may have infected 36 million devices
There’s a new piece of Android malware on the loose and it’s a doozy. Originally discovered by researchers at Check Point last week, the malware …
Scary new malware can take over your Android phone and you won’t even know it
Android malware is a serious problem that can cause you all kinds of trouble if you’re not paying attention to what you install on your device. Even …
WannaCry could just be the beginning of quick-spreading hack attacks
The WannaCry ransomware attack took the world by surprise a few weeks ago, spreading to more than 300,000 computer systems around the world in a matter …
Microsoft just released an emergency patch to fix a devastating new vulnerability
For many Windows users, Microsoft’s own built-in malware protections are the only thing standing between them and the many bad actors pushing for control of …
New Mac malware has an evil way of taking over your entire computer
It used to be that Mac users didn’t really have to worry about malware. But we live in a brave new world with easy internet …
World’s first computer virus hit the Apple II 35 years ago
35 years ago, the first piece of malware to ever spread out in the wild came into existence. Dubbed “Elk Cloner” and created by a …
38 popular Android devices ship with malware already installed
Keeping malware off of your mobile device should be a top priority for anyone who purchases a new smartphone or tablet, but what if the …
The real reason why Trump using an old Android phone should freak you out
President Donald Trump is still using his old Android phone, a new report revealed, even if he’s not supposed to do it. The device is …
Gmail is about to get its best new security feature in a long time
Malware attacks often creep in via email, as attachments that unsuspecting users open on their work and personal computers. These malicious programs can potentially unleash …
Old Android malware still infecting millions of users
Remember HummingBad? It’s an “old” malware from early-to-mid 2016, which was discovered and addressed at the time. However, it looks like it wasn’t killed, and …
Hackers have a new way to steal your banking login using WhatsApp
Hackers are targeting unsuspecting users with a new type of mobile virus that spreads through legitimate-looking word documents sent via WhatsApp, which could then steal sensitive …
Hacking the DNC and the Ukrainian army have one thing in common: Russia
President-elect Donald Trump may dispute the fact that Russia had a hand in the DNC hacks, or that these hacks helped him win the election, …
How a smartphone backdoor can be used to spy on absolutely everything you do
You’ll have no idea that someone out there is spying on you if it happens, especially if it’s one of several government agencies that have sophisticated …
A film student spied on everything a thief did with his stolen smartphone
Having your smartphone stolen is a lot worse than simply losing it. If you lose it, you still have a chance to retrieve it using …
Researchers create crazy new malware that spies on you through your headphones
These days, we seemingly can’t go a week without hearing about a dangerous piece of smartphone malware or some new way for hackers to keep tabs …
Millions of brand-new Android phones come with a massive built-in security flaw
Android malware isn’t a thing, the savviest Android users will tell you. And they are partly right. They and users like them will probably never …
Absurd ‘CIA Election’ malware charges $50 to let you vote
I used to think no computer scam would ever get more ridiculous than Nigerian princes. But as it turns out, human creativity does know bounds, …
Yesterday’s massive Internet outage was caused by hijacked DVRs, webcams and more
Hackers yesterday attacked Dyn, a major DNS service, with an absolutely massive DDoS attack that swiftly took a number of popular services, including Twitter, PayPal …
Brand new malware discovered in Android apps on the Google Play store
Some people dismiss the threat that malware poses in the Android world, but the problem is still real. Individuals with malicious intent will always target the most …
Google won’t own up to a major security flaw, researcher says
A security researcher who hunts bugs for a living says that Google won’t acknowledge one of his findings. According to Aidan Woods, the way Google’s …
Is Android malware more popular than Google’s own app?
How can I compare the popularity of Google’s recently launched Duo video chat app to Android malware apps that many consider not to be a …
Hackers may have stolen your credit card data if you stayed at any of these hotels
Remember when news broke out that a certain retail or hotel chain was hit by a sophisticated malware attack that allowed hackers to steal personal …
New Android malware steals banking information, and spreads through Google’s own network
Earlier today, researchers from Kaspersky Lab reported that they recently stumbled across a new piece of sophisticated Android malware designed to steal a user’s banking …
Scary Android malware blocks calls to your bank so it can keep stealing money from you
Most Android users will never have to deal with malware apps on their devices, or at least not as long as they don’t download potentially …
The stupidest ransomware for Windows is also the most dangerous
Ransomware is a real problem for many institutions and consumers who do not know how to protect their PCs while surfing the web. Ransomware apps lock …
