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Over 1 million Android devices infected with password-stealing, pre-installed botnet malware — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
BadBox 2.0 is the largest botnet of connected streaming boxes and other low-cost Android devices yet.

This Android banking trojan steals passwords to take over your accounts — and all it takes is a single text message
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are using a new version of a dangerous banking trojan to steal credentials and sensitive data from unsuspecting Android users.

Watch out! Scammers are using this PayPal setting to take over your PC
By Amber Bouman published
Cybercriminals are sending out legitimate PayPal emails to try to trick unsuspecting users into downloading malware.

Don't click this — malicious ads impersonating Google Chrome spreading dangerous malware
By Amber Bouman published
Hackers are using malicious ads to impersonate Google and deliver malware through fake Chrome downloads.

Google Docs under attack from info-stealing malware — how to keep your data and your emails safe
By Amber Bouman published
Infostealing malware is using legitimate software to hide in plain sight.

Millions of Mac owners urged to be on alert for info-stealing malware
By Amber Bouman published
Mac owners need to be careful as infostealing malware targeting macOS is increasingly becoming an even greater threat.

Malicious iPhone apps are spreading screenshot-reading malware on the Apple App Store — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
SparkCat is a malware that hides in legitimate and malicious apps in order to steal sensitive data from screenshots.

New malware uses infected VPN apps to take over your device — here's how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Newly identified malware can steal your information, as well as gather keystrokes and screenshots.
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