Malware: News
14 Nov 2024
AndroidGoogle'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.
13 Nov 2024
WhatsAppHow 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.
08 Oct 2024
CybercrimesCybercrime 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.
27 Sep 2024
GooglePirated 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.
24 Sep 2024
GoogleThis malware has infected 11M Android devices via Play Store
A new variant of the Necro malware for Android, has infected over 11 million devices.
22 Sep 2024
CybercrimesArc 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.
21 Sep 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft warns US healthcare sector of new ransomware threat
Microsoft has issued a warning about a new ransomware threat targeting the US healthcare sector.
09 Sep 2024
CybercrimesIndians 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.
24 Aug 2024
GoogleBeware! 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.
19 Aug 2024
AndroidThis 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.
10 Aug 2024
AMDAMD 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.
31 Jul 2024
AndroidSMS theft alert: Android users under attack in 113 countries
A global SMS-stealing campaign has been detected, affecting Android devices across 113 countries.
28 Jul 2024
CybersecurityCERT-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.
25 Jul 2024
CybercrimesFooled 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.
23 Jul 2024
UkraineThis 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.'
16 Jul 2024
FacebookHackers 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.
11 Jul 2024
MicrosoftUnpatched 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.
26 Jun 2024
Google ChromeBeware! 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.
20 Jun 2024
CybersecurityCybersecurity 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.
05 Jun 2024
Paris HiltonTikTok 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.
12 Mar 2024
XX 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.
25 Feb 2024
GoogleNew 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.
04 Feb 2024
AppleApple 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.
27 May 2023
Latest Tech News'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.
26 May 2023
SmartphonesBeware! 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.
02 Mar 2023
CybercrimesCybercrimes 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.
08 Oct 2022
WhatsAppBeware, 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.
21 Aug 2022
AndroidBeware! 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.
18 Jul 2022
AndroidAndroid 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.
05 Jul 2022
Android'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.
31 Oct 2021
AndroidAbstractEmu 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.
25 Oct 2021
Android'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.
17 Oct 2021
Data LeakCyberattack 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.
01 Oct 2021
AndroidDangerous 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.
24 Sep 2021
AndroidNew 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.
03 Sep 2021
WhatsAppShould 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).
01 Aug 2021
SecurityWebsite 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.
31 Jul 2021
TechnologyResearchers 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.
05 Jul 2021
AndroidPlay 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.
22 Jun 2021
AndroidUninstall 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.
