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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.

Hackers are using the Amazon Appstore to spread malware — delete this malicious app now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers have turned to the Amazon Appstore as a way to distribute their malicious apps after the Google Play Store has tightened its security.

Only 3 of the top 150 Android apps can detect reverse engineering tool Frida — here's why that's bad
By Amber Bouman published
Frida is a popular tool used by security researchers to examine apps but hackers could also use it to reverse engineer them.

Hackers are posing as job recruiters to spread a dangerous banking trojan and steal your money — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers have begun impersonating recruiters and HR representatives to distribute a new version of the Antidot banking trojan to unsuspecting job seekers.

I used iVerify’s $1 app to scan my iPhone for the dangerous Pegasus spyware — here's what happened
By Amber Bouman last updated
Spyware is one of the biggest threats for iPhone users but this new app can scan your device to look for any signs of danger.
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