Malware: News
Beware! This malware has already infected 1M+ Android devices globally
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about the Badbox 2.0 malware campaign, which has infected more than one million Android devices globally.
Attention! This new malware may target your Google Calendar data
The notorious Chinese hacking group APT41, also known as Winnti, Brass Typhoon, and Wicked Panda, is using a new malware called TOUGHPROGRESS to exploit Google Calendar.
How FatBoyPanel malware is draining bank accounts in India
A malware, dubbed FatBoyPanel, is posing a major threat to over 25 million devices in India.
Playing Android games in cars? Your vehicle might get hacked
Google's move to bring gaming capabilities in cars (via Android Auto) has triggered a wave of criticism and concern.
Attention! Delete these apps from your Android smartphone now
Google has pulled a bunch of apps from its Play Store, all because of their association with KoSpy spyware.
Google wants you to remove these popular Chrome extensions
Google has warned its Chrome browser users to uninstall 16 popular extensions. These include tools for ad blocking, screen capture, and emoji keyboards.
Beware! This crypto-stealing malware is targeting Android, iOS users
A new malware, dubbed SparkCat, is putting the security of Android and iOS users at risk.
India witnesses 44% more weekly cyberattacks than rest of world
Leading cybersecurity solutions provider Check Point Software Technologies has revealed in its annual report that Indian organizations are facing an alarming rate of cyberattacks.
Apple's Mac users beware! This malware can steal your data
A new malware, dubbed the "Banshee macOS Stealer," is posing a major threat to some 100 million Apple users globally.
How to secure your YouTube channel from cyber threats
YouTube has a comprehensive guide for creators, explaining effective measures to keep their channels safe from cyber threats.
Serbian authorities are using spyware to monitor journalists, activists: Report
Serbian police and intelligence services are reportedly using advanced mobile forensics products and spyware to illegally monitor journalists and activists.
India is world's most targeted nation for mobile malware attacks
India has become the most targeted nation for mobile malware attacks, ahead of US and Canada. This revelation comes from a report by Zscaler ThreatLabZ.
Google's new feature can detect malicious apps in real-time
In a major upgrade, Google has enhanced its malware detection capabilities to catch increasingly sophisticated threats on Android devices.
How to protect yourself from WhatsApp wedding invitation scam
A new cyber scam, involving fake wedding invitations sent through WhatsApp, is on the rise. The Himachal Pradesh Police have issued a public warning about the deceptive practice.
Cybercrime syndicates stole around $37 billion in 2023: Report
Cybercrime syndicates are said to have raked in an estimated $37 billion in 2023, as per a recent report by the United Nations.
Pirated movies could expose you to 'Peaklight' malware, warns Google
Google's cybersecurity division, Mandiant, has issued a warning about a new malware strain called Peaklight.
This malware has infected 11M Android devices via Play Store
A new variant of the Necro malware for Android, has infected over 11 million devices.
Arc browser's unique feature exposed users to potential cyberattacks
The Arc browser, developed by the Browser Company, has been identified as having a significant security flaw.
Microsoft warns US healthcare sector of new ransomware threat
Microsoft has issued a warning about a new ransomware threat targeting the US healthcare sector.
Indians faced over 10M cyberthreats in Q2 2024
A recent report by Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy firm, has revealed that Indian computer users encountered over 10 million cyberthreats during the second quarter of this year.
Beware! This new Android malware can steal your card details
Cybersecurity experts from ESET have uncovered a new method used by cybercriminals to steal data from smartphone users.
This app hides in plain sight, records everything you do
Cybersecurity experts have recently identified a new mobile spyware, known as LianSpy, that specifically targets Android smartphones.
AMD chips have a vulnerability that allows virtually unfixable infections
Security experts Enrique Nissim and Krzysztof Okupski from IOActive, have uncovered a significant vulnerability in AMD processors.
SMS theft alert: Android users under attack in 113 countries
A global SMS-stealing campaign has been detected, affecting Android devices across 113 countries.
CERT-In warns CrowdStrike users of phishing attacks in India
Indian cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has alerted users about a phishing attack campaign exploiting the recent global Microsoft outage.
Fooled by stolen ID, US firm hires North Korean hacker
US-based security vendor, KnowBe4, recently revealed an incident where it unknowingly hired a North Korean hacker.
This malware shut down Ukraine's heat and we are worried
In a cyberattack this January, over 600 apartment buildings in Lviv, Ukraine experienced a two-day heating system outage, due to a malware named 'FrostyGoop.'
Hackers using Facebook to infect PCs: How to stay safe
Hackers are exploiting Facebook ads to distribute password-stealing malware targeting Windows PCs, as reported by BleepingComputer.
Unpatched for a year: Windows vulnerability puts users at risk
Researchers from security firm Check Point, have discovered that threat actors have been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Windows, to target users with malware for over a year before Microsoft fixed it.
Beware! Fake Chrome error messages trick users into installing malware
Cybersecurity experts have warned that Google Chrome users are being targeted by a sophisticated scam, that tricks them into copying and pasting malicious malware onto their computers.
Cybersecurity experts warn of new malware targeting Google, Microsoft users
Cybersecurity experts have sounded the alarm over a sophisticated new malware that impersonates Google Chrome and Microsoft Word, with the potential to steal money from Windows owners.
TikTok suffers cyberattack: Hackers target high-profile accounts via DMs
TikTok has acknowledged a "potential exploit" that is being used to target high-profile accounts, including those of media organizations and celebrities.
X now overrun with 'Sydney Sweeney leak' malware scams
X is currently grappling with a surge in malware scams, specifically those linked to the trending topic 'Sydney Sweeney leak,' as reported by 404 Media.
New Android malware auto-executes itself to steal user data
A new strain of the XLoader malware, also known as MoqHao, is wreaking havoc on Android users by stealing their personal data and sending it to an overseas server.
Apple Vision Pro hacked within a day of its launch
A day after Apple's Vision Pro hit the market, MIT microarchitectural security PhD student Joseph Ravichandran announced he had developed a kernel exploit for visionOS.
'Daam' malware attack on Android: How to protect your smartphone
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory regarding malware 'Daam,' which is spreading rapidly and infecting Android mobile devices.
Beware! This virus can steal your phone data, hack cameras
A new Android malware that has the potential to infect phones and steal sensitive data like call records, contacts, history, and cameras is reportedly spreading and attacking smartphones, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) said in its latest advisory.
Cybercrimes surged in 2022; crypto, malware attacks led the way
Cybercrimes have been a cause of worry worldwide over the past few years, and the figures from 2022 are especially worrying.
Beware, Android smartphone users! GB WhatsApp may contain malware
India is one of the largest markets to be exploited by Android malware, says a new report by internet security firm ESET.
Beware! These malicious apps can harm your Android smartphone
Romania-based internet security researcher Bitdefender has identified 35 malicious applications on Google Play Store that can affect Android smartphones.
Android users beware! Delete these 8 malicious apps immediately
Android users are urged to delete eight applications that might cause severe damage to their devices. There are also chances of fraud.
'Toll Fraud' malware detected: How are Android users getting affected
US tech giant Microsoft is warning Android users about a type of malware that can subscribe them to a premium service without their knowledge.
AbstractEmu Android malware can root your device, lock you out
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.
'Squid Game'-themed apps on Android could steal your money
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.
Cyberattack targets Acer's Indian aftersales systems, steals 60GB of data
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.
Dangerous malware targets over 10 million Android users: Details here
Numerous mobile applications—functioning as Trojans—have been subscribing unsuspecting users to paid services since November 2020, discovered researchers with mobile security company Zimperium.
New Android malware steals banking data: Here's how it works
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the Indian government's cybersecurity agency, has warned of a potential threat to Android users.
Should you install WhatsApp mods for personalization features they offer?
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).
Website impersonating Brave browser caught distributing malware via Google ads
Recently, bad actors were caught using Google ads to promote a malware-laden website that impersonated the official website for the Brave browser.
Researchers demonstrate that malware can be concealed in neural networks
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.
Play Store delists nine apps spreading Facebook credential-stealing Chinese Trojan
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.
Uninstall these eight apps with Joker malware immediately!
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.