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Hackers are using fake Google Play Store pages to infect Android phones with a dangerous trojan — how to stay safe

By Amber Bouman published

A new SpyNote malware campaign has been discovered online targeting Android users via fake Google Play Store pages.

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Dangerous Windows malware can hijack your PC, hold it for ransom, steal your passwords and even let hackers spy on you

By Anthony Spadafora last updated

The Netune RAT can wreak havoc on vulnerable Windows PCs by stealing crypto and passwords from over 270 different apps.

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Fake Zoom installer tries to trick users into installing dangerous ransomware – here’s how to stay safe

By Amber Bouman published

Hackers are tricking people trying to install Zoom into infecting their computers with the BlackSuit ransomware.

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This dangerous new Windows malware hides from your antivirus while impersonating a popular PC brand

By Amber Bouman published

A new Windows malware impersonating a popular utility from Asus is making the rounds online and infecting vulnerable PCs.

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Malicious Android apps with 60 million installs bombarding phones with ads and phishing attacks — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora last updated

Bitdefender found a total of 331 malicious apps hiding as simple utilities and other tools on the Google Play Store that were part of a massive ad fraud campaign.

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FBI issues warning to millions of Americans to avoid these websites that can steal your passwords and banking info

By Anthony Spadafora last updated

Online file converters may seem harmless, but hackers are now using them to infect vulnerable PCs with malware. Here's what to look out for and how to stay safe.

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Dangerous new password-stealing trojan automatically reinstalls itself on infected PCs

By Amber Bouman published

The StilachiRAT uses sophisticated techniques to hide on your PC while stealing crypto, passwords and sensitive data.

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New MassJacker malware is hijacking digital wallets to steal large sums from users

By Amber Bouman published

Cryptocurrency transactions are being hijacked by a new clipper malware strain called MassJacker.

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Thousands of TP-Link routers have been infected by a botnet to spread malware

By Amber Bouman published

The Ballista botnet has infected thousands of TP-Link routers with malware.

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Fake Google Play Store pages are spreading Trojan malware that can steal your financial data

By Amber Bouman published

Researchers have identified over 6,000 malicious websites designed to look like official Google Play Store pages spreading malware.

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