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 …
Malware
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 …
Nobody is safe: Major App Store malware breach may affect millions of iPhone users
iOS is safer than Android when it comes to malware attacks, but that doesn’t mean hackers aren’t successfully targeting the iPhone and iPad with malicious …
Scary, sophisticated malware found attacking Cisco routers
Internet-connected devices aren’t having a great week so far. After reports detailed vulnerabilities in Android and iPhone this week, a new security report says that …
iOS 9 will fix a massive iOS vulnerability that silently lets malware apps inside the iPhone
Apple will release the final version of iOS 9 later today, and the software update will bring several new features and performance improvements. On top …
Largest Apple account theft ever discovered – how to tell if you’re affected
Apple’s walled iOS garden is more resistant to malware than Android, though there are still malware apps that can take advantage of Apple’s mobile operating system. A …
World’s top antivirus firm accused of sabotaging Microsoft and other rivals
In the realm of antivirus software, few companies are as respected as Kaspersky Lab. Based out of Moscow, Kaspersky over the years has garnered a …
Crime Pays: Malware authors enjoy an average 1,425% return on investment
A recent report from Trustwave on the state of malware relays that online crime, unfortunately, does pay. The report, originally cited by Net Security, relays …
Almost anyone can make ransomware with this horrifying new program
We might be entering a whole new era of malware, one where even those who lack any semblance of deep technical expertise will be able to …
‘Breaking Bad’ themed malware has been discovered
Security researchers at Symantec recently discovered a new piece of malware that, believe it or not, incorporates a number of themes from the hit TV …
Scary exploit may let hackers target nearly 50% of Android phones with malware
Malware is never an easy subject for Android device owners. Savvy users usually say the matter is overblown and that they know how to protect …
Warning: How to avoid the scary new malware infecting thousands of phones
The dangers of mobile malware are very real, and we’re now reminded yet again how quickly these malicious programs can spread thanks to a new …
Not even turning off your Android phone can stop this malware from spying on you
Android’s malware problem might be overstated, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be cautious when navigating the web on your device. On Wednesday, anti-virus software …
Malware infected as many Android devices as Windows laptops in 2014
A new report published by Alcatel-Lucent’s Motive Security Labs division says that no less than 16 million mobile devices were hit by malware last year, …
This terrifying iOS malware could infect your iPhone without a jailbreak
Still looking for a reason to upgrade to iOS 8? Security firm Trend Micro released a report on Wednesday revealing that some of the most …
