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Downloading this popular new browser could leave your Mac with a nasty malware infection — don’t fall for this

By Anthony Spadafora last updated

Hackers have launched a new malvertising campaign that infects Mac users trying to download the Arc browser with info-stealing malware.

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Hackers are now using 'malware cluster bombs' in their attacks — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora published

Hackers have begun using a new infection method in their attacks that allows them to use one malware strain to spread several viruses at the same time.

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Medusa banking trojan returns to steal your passwords and cash — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora published

The Medusa banking trojan is back with all-new capabilities that make it even easier for this malware to steal your passwords and cash.

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Over 280 million at risk from malware-filled Chrome extensions — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora last updated

Malicious browser extensions are a serious threat that can put you, your data and your devices at risk.

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Ransomware gang claims cyber attack on Federal Reserve

By Olivia Powell published

Hack Ransomware gang Lockbit 3.0 has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on the US Federal Reserve

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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