Articles about Malware

31 Oct 2021
TechnologySecurity 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.

25 Oct 2021
TechnologyNetflix'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.

20 Oct 2021
TechnologyLeading cybersecurity firm Sophos has recently published a report that highlighted how a cryptocurrency trading scam targeting iPhone users is now bigger than ever.

17 Oct 2021
TechnologyTaiwanese 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.

01 Oct 2021
TechnologyNumerous mobile applications—functioning as Trojans—have been subscribing unsuspecting users to paid services since November 2020, discovered researchers with mobile security company Zimperium.

24 Sep 2021
TechnologyThe Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the Indian government's cybersecurity agency, has warned of a potential threat to Android users.

03 Sep 2021
TechnologyWhatsApp 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).

01 Aug 2021
TechnologyRecently, bad actors were caught using Google ads to promote a malware-laden website that impersonated the official website for the Brave browser.

31 Jul 2021
TechnologyIn 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.

05 Jul 2021
TechnologyIn 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.

22 Jun 2021
TechnologyThe 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.

01 Mar 2021
TechnologyChinese 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
TechnologyOften, 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
TechnologyOver the weekend, the US ban on TikTok, WeChat saw major developments.

06 Sep 2020
TechnologyChinese smartphone maker OnePlus is drawing flak for sneaking an app on its existing devices, without the permission of users.

30 Aug 2020
TechnologyDespite Google's strict review and removal practices, malicious apps have been making their way to the Play Store.

26 Aug 2020
TechnologyChinese smartphone maker TECNO, known for taking on the likes of budget players in emerging markets, has landed in a major controversy.

30 Jul 2020
TechnologyThe cybersecurity agency working for the Government of India has raised alarms over a dangerous new strain of malware on Android.

19 Jul 2020
TechnologyA lot has happened this week!

16 Jul 2020
TechnologyAfter Joker, a new strain of malware called 'BlackRock' has surfaced on the internet.

16 Jul 2020
TechnologyOfficials from the Maharashtra Police are looking into the origins of a dangerous new malware called 'Joker'.

23 Apr 2020
TechnologyIn the wake of COVID-19, hackers have started using public fears around the pandemic to carry out malware and phishing attacks.

12 Mar 2020
TechnologyWith the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus, organizations have resorted to creating maps indicating the continually evolving situation in every country.

28 Feb 2020
TechnologyGoogle 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
TechnologyAfter 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
TechnologyEven 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
TechnologyOften, we run into malware strains designed to compromise computers, steal data from them.

07 Nov 2019
TechnologyEvery now and then, we see reports of malware-laced apps slipping into the Google Play Store.

30 Oct 2019
BusinessFacebook-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
TechnologyWe have seen cases of malicious images being used to break into computers and steal their data.

04 Jul 2019
WorldIf you are a privacy freak (like me), visiting China shouldn't be on your travel bucket list.

27 Jun 2019
TechnologyIn 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
TechnologyIf you think your computer's antivirus is strong enough to deal with all sorts of malware and virus attacks, think again!

30 Mar 2019
TechnologyNext 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
TechnologyASUS, a leading player in the personal computing arena, has suffered from a sophisticated espionage operation.

27 Jan 2019
TechnologyResearchers at Kaspersky Lab have flagged a new form of Trojan, one that uses disturbing new tricks to steal cryptocurrency.

25 Jan 2019
TechnologyResearchers 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
TechnologyAlcatel smartphones may not be popular in India, but they still sell in big numbers, particularly in emerging markets.

06 Jan 2019
TechnologyA spyware capable of stealing user data from smartphones, including WhatsApp data, has been flagged on the Google Play Store.

17 Dec 2018
IndiaNowadays, 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.