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This mysterious new malware uses Wi-Fi networks to give hackers your exact location
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
A new Wi-Fi scanning malware has left researchers baffled as it collects loads of data with no easy way for the hackers behind it to make money.
This notorious Mac malware has resurfaced as an office productivity app — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers have created a new version of the XLoader malware that can run natively on Macs and they’re using a fake productivity app to distribute it.
Thousands of Android malware apps use stealthy APKs to bypass security, study finds
By Alyse Stanley published
A new type of Android malware hides itself from antivirus software with an unusual anti-analysis method.
Researcher claims Mac's malware-flagging tool is 'trivially easy' to bypass
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Apple added Background Task Manager to macOS last year but a security researcher has now shed light on some serious flaws in the tool.
This popular Mac utility is now effectively malware — delete it right now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
NightOwl used to be the best way to use dark mode on macOS but it’s now adds your Mac to what is basically a botnet.
FBI just issued new warning over AI malware attacks — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are now using generative AI and open-source AI models to make their malware and other cyberattacks harder to detect and defend against.
The Google Play Store is making a big change to fend off malware — here’s how
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google is changing the rules for new Android app developers to help curb malware and malicious apps.
This new Mac malware is stealing passwords, credit card info and more — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
ShadowVault malware can steal data stored in your browser as well as Apple’s built-in password manager Keychain.
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