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 …
Malware
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 …
Beware, there might be malware in unofficial Pokemon Go app downloads
Pokemon Go might just be the game of the year. Nintendo struck gold with this mobile endeavor, as millions of users around the world have …
How to find out if your Android phone has been infected with HummingBad
Yesterday, we warned you about a new Android malware called HummingBad. The malware has reportedly infected an astounding 10 million devices already, with over 280,000 of those infections estimated …
This scary new Mac malware will let hackers take over your computer
Up until this year, Mac users never had to worry about malware infecting their computers, but it appears that hackers have finally caught up with …
New Android malware has already infected 10 million devices worldwide
Another day, another report of Android malware wreaking havoc across the world. Earlier this month, security researchers from Check Point published a report on a …
Android malware earned a Chinese hacking group over $500,000 per day
Android malware is a serious issue that affects millions of people, no matter what you hear from Google. It’s one of the reasons the iPhone is …
Don’t fall for this Android malware that pretends to be Uber, Facebook, or WhatsApp
Security researchers from FireEye recently uncovered a new piece of Android malware that can mimic the look and feel of app interfaces from the likes …
This malware steals data using your Internet-less computer’s fans
So you have an air-gapped computer, or unconnected to the Internet, and you think your data is secured just because it’s not accessible online? In …
Hackers behind massive $81M cyber-heist also compromised the backbone of the global financial system
Hackers stole $81 million in a sophisticated attack on the Bangladesh Bank in February, which makes it one of the most impressive cyber-heist in history. …
With smartphone vulnerabilities skyrocketing, here are 9 things you can do to stay safe
There has been a lot of talk lately about personal data security, and for good reason. In recent years, more and more hackers have been …
A mysterious hacking group has been stealing U.S. secrets for years
A mysterious hacking group has had access to U.S. government files for years and the hackers might still be able to siphon data off government …
Half a billion Android devices are impacted by the latest evolution of mobile malware
The latest malware scare might be the most terrifying to date. Mobile security company Skycure co-founders Adi Sharabani and Yair Amit announced at the RSA conference …
WhatsApp users need to know about these 2 key threats
More than 900 million people use WhatsApp on a regular basis, making the Facebook-owned app one of the most popular communication tools out there. WhatsApp …
Hyatt Hotels chain hit with credit card stealing malware
Hyatt Hotels is the latest company to have been hit by hackers, who managed to breach its network, access the payment processing system and possibly …
New study claims that pirates make $70 million a year by spreading malware
They say crime doesn’t pay, but a new study estimates that pirates make somewhere in the range of $70 million every year by installing malware …
Dangerous ransomware threatens to expose your private files online if you don’t pay up
We’ve seen ransomware stories popping up left and right this year, detailing how hackers are making money from a scary, yet creative, type of malware. Just as …
Another adware outbreak hits Android, this one ‘nearly impossible to remove’
The latest adware outbreak might be the worst yet for Android users. According to researchers from cybersecurity company Lookout, a new strain of adware is capable …
Mac malware hit all-time high in 2015
Historically, the Mac has been much less prone to various types of malware attacks than Windows machines. Of course, this is largely due to the …
Hackers can invade a PC with a 10-second attack on a Fitbit
Fitbits are popular devices among people who like to track their steps and exercise. But new research reveals that a Fitbit device is unprotected against simple malware attacks. More …
Latest malware scam attempts to uninstall and replace your Chrome browser
We’ve become accustomed to malware that invades our browsers — showing us ads we don’t want to see and collecting our information without any warning …
Android malware apps might net hackers millions, fool Google Play Store security
Most of the recent malware-related security reports detailed various threats targeting Apple’s iOS ecosystem, but that doesn’t mean hackers have stopped attacking Android. A new …
Hackers find a sneaky new way to attack your phone through Siri and Google Now
How confident are you that your virtual assistant is only listening to your commands? Think there’s any chance Siri or Google Now could be duped …
Researchers unearth scary new iOS malware, but Apple says it won’t affect devices with iOS 8.4 or later
Gone are the days when iOS malware reports were a rare thing. Following a wave of malware attacks on the iPhone and iPad – including a massive …
Hackers cash out directly from ATMs, don’t need to steal your card first
Hackers looking to steal money from ATMs have targeted your credit cards for years, trying to obtain access to it by hacking online services and …
Apple warning lists top 25 apps infected in massive App Store malware attack
After setting up a special help page that provides information about the massive XcodeGhost malware hack on its website, Apple has listed the top 25 iOS …
More genuine iPhone apps may still be infected with malware following massive App Store hack
Cunning hackers from China managed to sneak malware into what’s generally thought of as an impenetrable target, Apple’s App Store. They created a custom version of …
