Posts Tagged ‘malware’
Indian govt warns of malware attacks “DogeRAT” targeting Android users via social media
Five things you should know about Ransomware The Indian government has issued a warning about advanced malware targeting Android users via social media and messaging platforms, capable of accessing sensitive data and granting hackers control over infected devices. The Controller General of Defence Accounts, a department of the Ministry of Defense, released the advisory on…
Read MoreCyberthreat Warning: Facebook Ads Promising AI Apps Found to Distribute Undetectable Malware and Steal Personal Information
Social media sites host a large number of adverts, which frequently make alluring claims about various services. However, you should proceed with caution because some of these Facebook adverts have been shown to contain malware. Ads for artificial intelligence (AI) programs, which claim to provide huge user benefits but actually pose security risks, are of…
Read MoreCall of Duty players being infected with self-spreading malware
Call of Duty: WW2 launch trailer (PS4, Xbox One, PC) Players of an old Call of Duty game are being infected by hackers with a worm that automatically spreads in online lobbies. On June 26, a player of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 warned other players on a Steam forum that hackers “attack using…
Read MoreBarbie Movie’s Box Office Triumph Attracts Cybercriminals: New Malware With Doll’s Name Emerges
With the Barbie movie breaking box office records across the world, the spotlight on the iconic doll has also drawn the attention of cybercriminals trying to capitalise on the hoopla for their illicit activities. According to recent McAfee research, the three weeks leading up to the film’s record-breaking launch saw the introduction of over 100…
Read MoreNorth Korean Hackers Unleash New Malware Targeting Apple’s MacOS
Reuters KEY POINTS Researchers said a new Rustbucket malware variant evades all major anti-malware systems The new North Korean malware uses persistence mechanisms and connects to malicious sites A hacking group used the new malware to penetrate a European cryptocurrency firm A new malware developed by North Korean hackers that targets Apple MacOS users and…
Read MoreTelegram For Mac Malware Can Access Your Camera And Microphone; New Update Released
AFP KEY POINTS The problem in Telegram messenger’s macOS app was discovered in February The vulnerability made it possible for malware to access a device’s camera and microphone Telegram said the desktop app that can be downloaded through its website does not have this issue Telegram messenger has fixed a security issue that was detected…
Read MoreHackers selling new malware on Telegram that targets macOS users
Five things you should know about Ransomware Threat actors are selling a new malware called — Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) on the Telegram channel to target macOS platforms, which is capable of extracting autofill information, passwords, wallets, and more. According to Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL), the Atomic macOS Stealer malware is specifically designed…
Read MoreNew Android malware “Goldoson” infects 60 Google Play apps with 100 mn downloads
Five things you should know about Ransomware Google Play has been infiltrated by a new Android malware called ‘Goldoson’, which has been discovered in 60 legitimate apps with a combined total of 100 million downloads. The malicious malware component is integrated into a third-party library that the developers inadvertently incorporated into all sixty apps, reports…
Read More5 must-have tech tools for women to stay safe from cyber harassment
Five things you should know about Ransomware Cyber harassment is a menace that can present itself in all shapes and forms. For women, this issue can even extend outside of chatrooms and social media apps. While we are far from having cyber harassment completely eliminated from digital platforms, technology can prove to be a brilliant…
Read MoreTechnology: Hacker uses new malware tool ‘Screenshotter’ to target organisations
Hackers targeting govt officials with tailored clickbaits for phishing attacks A new hacker identified as TA886 targets organisations in the US and Germany with the new custom malware tool “Screenshotter” to perform surveillance and data theft on infected systems. According to BleepingComputer, the previously unknown cluster of activity was first discovered by the US-based security…
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