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Chrome security alert — clicking this error will open the malware floodgates on your PC
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers are now using fake error messages to trick unsuspecting users into running malicious PowerShell scripts that install malware on their PCs.
Urgent Windows security flaw lets hackers infect your PC over Wi-Fi — update right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Microsoft has fixed a bug in the Windows Wi-Fi driver that can be exploited to infect vulnerable PCs with malware over Wi-Fi.
Hackers target job hunters with dangerous new Windows backdoor — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Looking for a new job now requires an antivirus
90+ malicious Android apps with 5.5m installs found spreading malware on the Play Store — protect yourself now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Malicious apps have been found distributing the Anatsa banking trojan on the Play Store to drain Android users’ bank accounts.
Dangerous new Android banking trojan uses fake Google Play updates to take over your phone — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are using the new Antidot banking trojan to steal text messages, passwords and more from vulnerable Android phones.
This Android malware is stealing passwords by impersonating popular apps like Instagram and Snapchat — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The malicious app used in this new malware campaign hides in plain sight by using the logos, names and icons of other popular apps and services.
Scammers are tricking Android users into installing a fake antivirus app that can drain bank accounts — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
New social engineering campaign uses text messages to trick victims into calling scammers who then have them install a malware-filled app on their phone.
New Cuckoo macOS malware can take over all Macs and steals your passwords too — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Cukcoo malware goes after both Intel-based Macs and newer Macs running Apple Silicon to spy on users and steal their passwords.
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