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First ever iOS trojan discovered — and it’s stealing facial recognition data to break into bank accounts

By Anthony Spadafora published

The GoldDigger trojan has been ported to iOS and is now being used to harvest facial recognition data to break into iPhone owners’ bank accounts.

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This Android malware can steal all your photos and texts without being opened — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora published

A new version of the XLoader malware has been discovered that can launch automatically on infected devices without any user interaction whatsoever.

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Fake Facebook job ads are using malware to syphon off credit card data and passwords — don’t fall for this

By Anthony Spadafora published

Cybercriminals are using weaponized PDFs to trick job seekers into installing new info-stealing malware on their PCs.

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Malware-filled messaging apps are wreaking havoc on Android phones — delete these malicious apps right now

By Anthony Spadafora published

Cybercriminals used a combination of romance scams and malicious apps to infect unsuspecting users with the VarjaSpy remote access trojan.

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New malware attack is so nasty it can hijack your Google account using expired cookies — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora published

Hackers are exploiting an alleged zero-day flaw in Google’s MultiLogin endpoint to take over user accounts even after a password reset.

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Ransomware is more efficient than ever, and baddies are still after your info

By Krishi Chowdhary published

vpn Ransomware attacks have increased by as much as 105% in 2023. Read on to find out more alarming ransomware trends.

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Hackers now spreading Mac malware via fake browser updates — don’t fall for this

By Anthony Spadafora published

Mac users need to be on the lookout for fake browser updates as hackers are now using them to spread malware just like on PC.

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Google Play Store is making a big upgrade to fight malware — what you need to know

By Alyse Stanley published

Google has issued a new testing mandate for new personal developer accounts looking to release their apps on the Play Store.

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Hackers have found an insidious way to attack you with malware — don’t fall for this

By Anthony Spadafora published

Malicious ads continue to be a nuisance online and clicking on one could leave your PC with a nasty malware infection.

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New Android malware dropper sneaks past Google — protect yourself now

By Anthony Spadafora published

The SecuriDropper malware dropper can bypass Android’s Restricted Settings security feature to sideload malware onto your smartphone.

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