Google blocking 18 million scam emails related to coronavirus daily
Cybercriminals are wasting little time in exploiting the coronavirus chaos, with Google every day blocking 18 million scam emails related to the virus.
Hackers using Johns Hopkins’ online coronavirus dashboard to trick victims
Hackers are using a false version of Johns Hopkins University's online coronavirus dashboard to spread malware, amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delete these eight malware-ridden Android apps immediately
Researchers have discovered two families of malware in apps on the Play Store: a new family called Haken and the resurgence of an older family called Joker.
Android malware keeps returning even after factory reset through Google Play
Malwarebytes revealed that a case involving the xHelper malware, which kept re-installing even after a factory reset, was somehow triggered by Google Play.
Hackers taking advantage of coronavirus scare to spread malware
Security experts have discovered despicable acts by hackers trying to spread malware through attachments in emails that claim to be about the new coronavirus.
Delete these 17 malware-infested iPhone apps immediately
Apple removed 17 apps from the App Store this week after researchers discovered that the apps were infected with malware. The apps in question were discovered by mobile security company Wandera and were published by the company AppAspect Technologies.
Google Play Store malware hits 42 apps with 8 million downloads
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered an adware campaign affecting 42 Play Store apps that have been downloaded 8 million times. Google has now removed them, though they remain available in third-party app stores. The most popular app, Video Downloader Master, received 5 million downloads.
Discord ‘Spidey Bot’ malware is stealing users’ data, including passwords
Discord has been infiltrated by malware that has the potential to steal users’ email addresses, phone numbers, usernames, IP addresses, and more. The malware affecting the gaming-centric online chat app is being called “Spidey Bot." Twitter user MalwareHunterTeam first brought attention to the malware on October 9.
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Delete these 25 malware-infested Android photo-editing apps ASAP
More than two-dozen Android photo-editing and fashion apps in the Google Play Store were found to contain malware, cybersecurity firm Symantec said. The malware causes aggressive and frequent ads to appear on your phone.
Here’s why phishing attacks against Macs are rising at an alarming rate
Your Mac is more at risk of phishing attacks than ever, according to a new report from Kaspersky. At the same time, attacks from malicious files and other types of malware have been on the decline in 2019, suggesting criminals are changing their tactics.
You need to delete these 24 malware-infested Android apps right now
A number of apps have recently made their way into the Google Play Store with a little something extra: malware. The malware, which has been dubbed “Joker,” is designed to sneakily sign users up for subscription services, ones that they might be charged for over the course of several months.
Hackers can easily watch your every move, control PCs with free NanoCore Trojan
You might want to make sure you're up and running with the latest version of Windows and your antivirus software. Researchers have discovered a very dangerous remote access trojan (RAT), which if your PC is not fully patched and updated, could leave even amateur hackers in complete control of your PC.
Google flags preinstalled malware as hidden threat on millions of Android phones
Maddie Stone from Google's Project Zero flagged preinstalled malware on Android smartphones as a hidden threat. Her team discovered that the Chamois malware was preloaded in 7.4 million Android devices in March 2018, while the attention was on malware that people downloaded themselves.
AT&T employees allegedly accepted $1M in bribes to unlock millions of phones
Two men bribed AT&T employees with more than $1 million to plant malware and use the company's own systems to unlock millions of AT&T phones, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Monday. The company lost $5 million because of the scheme, officials said.
TrickBot returns with new attack that compromised 250 million email addresses
TrickBot returns with a new attack that teams up the malware with an email-based infection and distribution module dubbed TrickBooster. An investigation into TrickBooster's servers discovered a database with 250 million compromised email accounts, including from US government departments.
Around 40% of Android and iOS apps have high-risk vulnerabilities
According to a new study, a huge percentage of both Android and iOS apps have high-risk vulnerabilities. The majority of the vulnerabilities are related to insecure data storage -- which could leave users' data open to attack from malware. The report comes from Positive Technologies.
Laptop with some of world’s most dangerous malware sells for $1.35 million
A laptop infected with six of the world's most dangerous malware, including the WannaCry ransomware and the BlackEnergy trojan, was sold in an auction for $1.35 million. Titled "The Persistence of Chaos," it contains malware that are said to have caused financial damages worth $95 billion.
Cybercrime gang that stole $100M busted in international effort
A major cybercrime gang has been dismantled following an international investigation that spanned six countries. The 10-person gang is accused of using powerful malware known as GozNym to steal an estimated $100 million from as many as 40,000 bank accounts around the world.
Update WhatsApp! Sophisticated attack installs spyware with just a call
A WhatsApp vulnerability left Android and iOS devices open to attack from sophisticated surveillance software. The Facebook-owned company said it hasn't yet been able to determine how many people were impacted, and told users to ensure they're running the latest version of the app.
Federal jury convicts malware creators of hijacking 400,000 computers
A federal jury has convicted two men from Romania of using malware to commit a laundry list of cyber crimes which resulted in the loss of millions of dollars and the hijacking of 400,000 computers. The men were convicted for a total of 21 criminal charges related to their long-running scheme.
2 million diners hit by malware attack at restaurants across U.S.
Payment card information belonging to more than 2 million restaurant diners has likely been stolen in a malware attack involving compromised point-of-sales systems. Targeted outlets include Buca di Beppo, Planet Hollywood, and Earl of Sandwich, among others. Owner Earl Enterprises said it’s investigating the breach.
Own an Asus computer? Malware might be hiding in your system
If you own of an Asus computer, your system might have been infected by malware distributed from the tool you typically use to update your computer BIOS and install other security patches. That's all according to a new report from researchers at the Russian-based cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab.
Most Android antivirus apps fail to provide malware protection, study shows
A study by AV-Comparatives analyzed the effectiveness of Android antivirus apps in protecting against the 2,000 most common malware threats in the OS. Only 23 of the apps were able to detect 100 percent of the malware samples, and only 80 of the apps were able to detect over 30 percent of the malware
Microsoft Security reports a massive increase in malicious phishing scams
Microsoft's most recent Security Intelligence Report has found phishing scams on the rise by up to 250 percent. Despite the advent of machine learning to fight such scams, phishing attacks are becoming more complex and remain a security threat to both individuals users and large enterprise organizations.
McAfee says 2019 may be the year where malware is a threat in every device
At the 2019 Mobile World Congress, McAfee released its newest Mobile Threat Report. This latest report revealed a few startling stats about 2018’s malware threats and announced an unsettling prediction for 2019’s threats. McAfee has deemed 2019 as “the year of everywhere malware.”
Google Play Store junks malicious beauty camera Android apps that stole pictures
Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro discovered 29 malicious beauty camera apps for Android that loaded full-screen ads, attempted to phish for sensitive information, and stole users' pictures. The apps have been taken down from the Google Play Store, but not before millions of downloads.
What is phishing? Here’s everything you need to know
What is Phishing? It's something that almost every web user has dealth with at some point while online, but sometimes the attacks are so subtle and well executed you may still not know that you were being targeted. Whether through email spam, faked webpages, or classic social engineering, phishing is commonplace.
Hackers are scoring with ransomware that attacks its previous victims
Hackers are targetting computers with ransomware that scours an infected network in order to pinpoint and attack and enterprises with big money. Named "Ryuk," the ransomware has been around since 2017, but only recently has there an uptick in successful attacks, according to research by FireEye.
Malware attack delays newspaper deliveries across the country
Last weekend’s newspaper deliveries were late across the country because of a malware attack affecting the Los Angeles Times and other news outlets. The attack infected news production and publishing systems and made it difficult for a number of newspapers to submit their pages to be printed on time.
Malware attack cripples newspapers across United States
A malware attack affected the production and distribution of the Saturday editions of several newspapers across the United States, including the Los Angeles Times and the San Diego Union Tribune. The purpose remains unclear, but the attack allegedly came from outside the country.
The internet’s free-wheeling spirit is dying, and we have malware to thank
Staying safe online often means using services you know and trust. But does that make it so the next-generation of connected apps and services has a harder time competing? Could malware be making the internet a more monopolized place? And what are the effects on web users?
415,000 routers worldwide reportedly infected with cryptojacking malware
A cryptojacking malware that was initially discovered affecting more than 200,000 routers in Brazil now has grown to infect more than 415,000 routers worldwide. The malware's goal is to steal resources from computers to mine cryptocurrency in a scheme known as cryptojacking. Fortunately there is a fix.
Russian hackers are targeting U.S. emails with phishing malware
Hackers are targeting both U.S. and European email accounts with new phishing malware, according to a new study. Named "Cannon," the malware has been around since October, collecting screenshots and other information from the PCs of unsuspecting victims and sending it back to Russian operatives.