Articles about Malware

Security researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab have alerted app stores and the general public of an Android malware dubbed AbstractEmu masquerading as a fully functional security, utility, or privacy app.

Netflix's Squid Game web series is all the rage these days and Google's Play Store has not been spared from the hype. There are over 200 Squid Game-themed apps on Android's official app store.

Leading cybersecurity firm Sophos has recently published a report that highlighted how a cryptocurrency trading scam targeting iPhone users is now bigger than ever.

Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer Acer, on October 15, confirmed that it had been the victim of a recent cyberattack that targeted its aftersales service systems in India.

Numerous mobile applications—functioning as Trojans—have been subscribing unsuspecting users to paid services since November 2020, discovered researchers with mobile security company Zimperium.

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the Indian government's cybersecurity agency, has warned of a potential threat to Android users.

WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging services in the market today but for many, its feature set doesn't quite cut it. Enter WhatsApp variations developed by third parties, colloquially called WhatsApp mods (modifications).

Recently, bad actors were caught using Google ads to promote a malware-laden website that impersonated the official website for the Brave browser.

In our pursuit to develop better software that powers our everyday lives, we seem to have forgotten that malware can be hidden in almost anything that runs on a computer.

In yet another instance highlighting how easy it is to fall prey to cybercriminals and trojans, Google has just delisted nine apps from the Play Store when they were found to be stealing users' Facebook login credentials.

The infamous Joker trojan is back to haunt Android devices. Eight applications that were known to be spreading the malware have since been removed from the Google Play Store. However, that just prevents new downloads.

Chinese state-sponsored hacker groups have targeted over 12 Indian state-run organizations, primarily power utilities and load dispatch centers since mid-2020, a cyber intelligence company has said in its report.

Often, security experts recommend two-factor authentication (2FA) as a way to add an extra layer of security to your online accounts and services such as Facebook and Instagram.

Over the weekend, the US ban on TikTok, WeChat saw major developments.

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is drawing flak for sneaking an app on its existing devices, without the permission of users.

Despite Google's strict review and removal practices, malicious apps have been making their way to the Play Store.

Chinese smartphone maker TECNO, known for taking on the likes of budget players in emerging markets, has landed in a major controversy.

The cybersecurity agency working for the Government of India has raised alarms over a dangerous new strain of malware on Android.

A lot has happened this week!

After Joker, a new strain of malware called 'BlackRock' has surfaced on the internet.

Officials from the Maharashtra Police are looking into the origins of a dangerous new malware called 'Joker'.

In the wake of COVID-19, hackers have started using public fears around the pandemic to carry out malware and phishing attacks.

With the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus, organizations have resorted to creating maps indicating the continually evolving situation in every country.

Google Authenticator offers a secure way to get codes for two-factor authentication, the technique that protects online accounts from third-party hacks.

After using late basketball legend Kobe Bryant's wallpaper to make money, hackers are now exploiting the deadly outbreak of coronavirus to spread malware.

Even after plenty of complaints/reports over the last few years, Google hasn't been able to get a grip over the problem of malicious apps slipping into the Play Store.

Often, we run into malware strains designed to compromise computers, steal data from them.

Every now and then, we see reports of malware-laced apps slipping into the Google Play Store.

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has sued Israeli security firm NSO Group for developing and injecting malware into its messaging service and using the same for spying on over 1,400 people.

We have seen cases of malicious images being used to break into computers and steal their data.

If you are a privacy freak (like me), visiting China shouldn't be on your travel bucket list.

In a strange case, a 14-year-old kid has created a dangerous strain of malware, a program that is spreading in the wild and bricking devices worldwide.

If you think your computer's antivirus is strong enough to deal with all sorts of malware and virus attacks, think again!

Next time, when you click on a link served via email, better look at the website it is redirecting you to - as it may install a ransomware/malware on your PC.

ASUS, a leading player in the personal computing arena, has suffered from a sophisticated espionage operation.

Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have flagged a new form of Trojan, one that uses disturbing new tricks to steal cryptocurrency.

Researchers at McAfee have flagged a dangerous form of ransomware, one that poses as games and appears to be compromising several users across the world.

Alcatel smartphones may not be popular in India, but they still sell in big numbers, particularly in emerging markets.

A spyware capable of stealing user data from smartphones, including WhatsApp data, has been flagged on the Google Play Store.

Nowadays, fake websites are becoming an increasingly annoying menace. There are fake websites of almost everything, including banks, universities, job portals, government schemes, etc. While some are harmless, others are used by fraudsters to dupe people.