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Dangerous new Wpeeper Android malware adds a backdoor to your phone to steal your data — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora published

The Wpeeper malware may be new, but it already packs a punch and can steal all sorts of sensitive data from infected Android phones.

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New 'Brokewell' Android malware can steal user data and access banking apps

By Alyse Stanley published

A new malware dubbed Brokewell tricks users into infecting their phones with fake Google Chrome updates, enabling them to spy on users and steal confidential information.

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This new Android banking trojan impersonates Chrome to steal your money — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora published

The Mamont malware is a new Android banking trojan that leverages Chrome’s popularity to trick unsuspecting users into giving up their personal and financial data.

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Hackers are using this little-known file type to drop a nasty Windows worm on vulnerable PCs — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora published

The Raspberry Robin malware is back, and this time it’s being delivered using Windows Script Files instead of being distributed on USB flash drives.

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1.2 million people fooled by fake MidJourney Facebook page used to spread malware — don’t fall for this

By Anthony Spadafora published

Hackers are taking over Facebook profiles to impersonate Midjourney and other AI tools in a massive malware campaign.

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This notorious Android banking trojan now lets hackers remotely control your phone — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora published

The Vultur banking trojan is back and even more dangerous after a new upgrade that adds a file manager and improved remote control capabilities.

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Macs under threat from info-stealing malware spread through ads and fake software — don’t fall for this

By Anthony Spadafora published

Mac users are currently being targeted by two new campaigns spreading the Atomic Stealer and Realst malware strains.

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Hackers are using these Android apps on the Play Store to stage attacks — delete them all right now

By Anthony Spadafora published

Researchers have discovered 28 Android apps posing as free VPNs and other utilities that are turning infected smartphones into proxies.

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Hackers are infecting Macs with malware using calendar invites and meeting links — don't fall for this

By Anthony Spadafora last updated

Hackers are using meeting links in calendar invites to infect unsuspecting Mac users with malware.

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These malicious Android malware apps were downloaded 150,000 times from the Play Store — delete them right now

By Anthony Spadafora published

Cybercriminals are using malicious apps as malware droppers to infect the phones of unsuspecting Android users.

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