Malware
01 Mar 2021
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.
21 Sep 2020
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.
21 Sep 2020
Over the weekend, the US ban on TikTok, WeChat saw major developments.
06 Sep 2020
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is drawing flak for sneaking an app on its existing devices, without the permission of users.
30 Aug 2020
Despite Google's strict review and removal practices, malicious apps have been making their way to the Play Store.
26 Aug 2020
Chinese smartphone maker TECNO, known for taking on the likes of budget players in emerging markets, has landed in a major controversy.
30 Jul 2020
The cybersecurity agency working for the Government of India has raised alarms over a dangerous new strain of malware on Android.
19 Jul 2020
A lot has happened this week!
16 Jul 2020
After Joker, a new strain of malware called 'BlackRock' has surfaced on the internet.
16 Jul 2020
Officials from the Maharashtra Police are looking into the origins of a dangerous new malware called 'Joker'.
23 Apr 2020
In the wake of COVID-19, hackers have started using public fears around the pandemic to carry out malware and phishing attacks.
12 Mar 2020
With the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus, organizations have resorted to creating maps indicating the continually evolving situation in every country.
28 Feb 2020
Google Authenticator offers a secure way to get codes for two-factor authentication, the technique that protects online accounts from third-party hacks.
04 Feb 2020
After using late basketball legend Kobe Bryant's wallpaper to make money, hackers are now exploiting the deadly outbreak of coronavirus to spread malware.
16 Jan 2020
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.
09 Dec 2019
Often, we run into malware strains designed to compromise computers, steal data from them.
07 Nov 2019
Every now and then, we see reports of malware-laced apps slipping into the Google Play Store.
30 Oct 2019
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.
18 Oct 2019
We have seen cases of malicious images being used to break into computers and steal their data.
04 Jul 2019
If you are a privacy freak (like me), visiting China shouldn't be on your travel bucket list.
27 Jun 2019
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.
29 Apr 2019
If you think your computer's antivirus is strong enough to deal with all sorts of malware and virus attacks, think again!
30 Mar 2019
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.
26 Mar 2019
ASUS, a leading player in the personal computing arena, has suffered from a sophisticated espionage operation.
27 Jan 2019
Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have flagged a new form of Trojan, one that uses disturbing new tricks to steal cryptocurrency.
25 Jan 2019
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.
12 Jan 2019
Alcatel smartphones may not be popular in India, but they still sell in big numbers, particularly in emerging markets.
06 Jan 2019
A spyware capable of stealing user data from smartphones, including WhatsApp data, has been flagged on the Google Play Store.
17 Dec 2018
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.
09 Dec 2018
Despite Google's efforts to prevent malicious apps from reaching Android devices, some harmful apps still manage to make their way through the Play Store.
21 Nov 2018
More than half a million Android users have been affected by malicious apps posing as driving games or trucking simulators on Google Play Store.
17 Nov 2018
Six persons were arrested from Noida on Thursday for allegedly using malware to lock up computers of American and Canadian citizens and then demanding money to fix it, police said yesterday.
04 Nov 2018
A seemingly legitimate currency converter app has been caught stealing banking credentials from Android devices.
29 Oct 2018
Microsoft's Bing search has been caught serving malware to users who tried downloading Chrome using the company's Edge browser.
13 Oct 2018
Security researchers have flagged a new trojan, one that "pretends" as 'Google Play Marketplace' and can easily compromise your Android device.
28 Sep 2018
A new Android-based spyware has been spotted on the internet, one that could compromise your smartphone's critical data including your WhatsApp messages, photos, and contacts.
13 Aug 2018
In another discovery which raises concerns about cybersecurity, security firm Check Point has found a flaw that lets hackers take advantage of Android apps that make poor and unprotected use of external storage.
13 Aug 2018
While Macs are touted to be one of the most secure devices, the same can't be said for the latest Apple machines.
30 Jul 2018
In the latest instance of cryptojacking, researchers from Kaspersky Lab have found a new cryptomining malware that is spreading itself across corporate networks worldwide.
19 Jul 2018
A private hospital in Navi Mumbai became the latest prey of hackers after its computer systems came under a malware attack.
