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The United States announced the seizure of 41 internet domains allegedly used by Russian intelligence agents

US Seizes Internet Domains Allegedly Used By Russian Hackers

The United States announced the seizure on Thursday of 41 internet domains allegedly used by Russian intelligence agents to try to gain access to the computers and email accounts of Pentagon, State Department and other US government employees.

US Offers $2.5M Reward For Fugitive Malware Scammer Who Infected Millions of Computers

Volodymyr Kadaria, 38, allegedly took part in a scheme to distribute a notorious program known as the Angler Exploit Kit through fraudulent online ads.

Massive Leak Shows Chinese Firm Hacked Foreign Govts, Activists: Analysts

A trove of documents from I-Soon, a private contractor that competed for Chinese government contracts, shows that its hackers compromised more than a dozen governments, according to cybersecurity firms SentinelLabs and Malwarebytes

A Chinese tech security firm was able to breach foreign governments, infiltrate social media accounts and hack personal computers, a massive data leak analysed by experts this week has revealed.

Police based in Britain, Canada, Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Ukraine and the United States teamed together to infiltrate the infrastructure of EMOTET, described as the "world's most dangerous" cybercrime malware tool

Russian Pleads Guilty In US To Role In Trickbot Malware Scheme

A Russian man pleaded guilty on Thursday to involvement in developing the Trickbot malware used to extort businesses, including hospitals during the Covid pandemic, the US Justice Department said.

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Google Ads Malware Installs FatalRat Trojans On Devices To Gain Full Control

Cybercriminals steal their victims' user data, such as web credentials, to sell them on underground hacker forums or use them for other illegal campaigns.

Kent Masing Feb 17, 2023

New Android Malware Can Steal Passwords Of Bank Accounts, Social Media Profiles: Report

The malware specifically targets online banking applications, posing as legitimate banking apps including HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Kotak Bank and BurlaNubank.

Priya Walia Jan 06, 2023

This App Causes 50% Of Malware, Viruses On MacBooks

According to a study by a tech company, 48% of macOS devices get infected by MacKeeper–an app made to keep macOS safe from malware.

Pola Rubio Dec 27, 2022

These Malicious Apps Can Infect Your Phone With Malware; Delete Them Now

If you have any of these apps installed on your Android device, it is best to uninstall them and run a full system scan using Play Protect.

Priya Walia Nov 16, 2022

These Android Apps Are Stealing Your Banking Info Via Screen Recording; Delete Them Now

A report from Threat Fabric recently warned about five Android apps that could steal personal banking data stored on your smartphone.

Priya Walia Nov 02, 2022

These 35 Apps May Have Infected Millions Of Devices, Delete Them Now

Some Android apps use their own framework to serve ads, which also means they could unknowingly be serving malware to users.

Priya Walia Sep 14, 2022

Crypto Investors Beware: New Malware Steals From Cryptocurrency Wallets

A team of security researchers at Microsoft described the malware as "information stealers."

Nica Osorio May 19, 2022

Google Confirms Horrible New Scam Originates From Play Store

The fake apps have been downloaded over 10.5 million times, according to a report from a cybersecurity company.

Nica Osorio Nov 04, 2021

Dangerous Malware Found In 19 Apps Silently Attacks Android Devices

Approximately over 10,000 Android users have downloaded this virus-laden app.

Nica Osorio Nov 01, 2021

Glib Ivanov-Tolpintsev, 28, is suspected of hacking into tens of thousands of computers and selling their access codes on the dark web, the underground version of the internet

Hackers Weaponize Microsoft Excel Files To Scam Employees And Infiltrate Businesses

Cybersecurity experts believe the Excel phishing scam is connected to a known Russian hacking group.

Nica Osorio Oct 20, 2021

NSO Group's Pegasus software has triggered controversy with allegations it has been used hack into the phones of journalists and rights defenders

Android Malware Disguises As COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment SMS To Infect Devices

Tanglebot uses SMS to infect Android devices.

Leah Yecla Oct 06, 2021

BloodyStealer Trojan: New Malware Steals Gamers' Data, Passwords On Steam, GOG, Origin, Epic

Gamers become vulnerable to attack when they download questionable files or apps, most of which come with features that allow them to cheat on games.

Nica Osorio Sep 29, 2021

Android Devices At Risk As Hackers Use Fake Apps To Spread Trojan Malware, Steal Sensitive Info

To protect their Android devices, users are being advised to download apps only from the Google Play Store.

Leah Yecla Jun 02, 2021

US federal agencies warned hackers were targeting the healthcare sector using malware that can lead to ransomware attacks

macOS Devices At Risk Of Malware Accessing Webcam, Keystrokes Through Zero-Day Bug

Attackers may use the bug to access a victim’s private information by recording from a microphone or taking a screenshot from the webcam.

Leah Yecla May 25, 2021

'Bizarro' Malware Targeting Bank Accounts, Crypto Wallets: Report

"Bizarro" is a new banking trojan that has been attempting to steal consumer financial information and mobile crypto wallets.

Joseph Patrick May 21, 2021

Malware That Steals Passwords Intrudes On Android Devices; Apple iPhones At Risk Too

A malware that is capable of stealing sensitive information such as banking logins, passwords and contact details currently disguises as a delivery text message.

Leah Yecla Apr 27, 2021

Dangerous Malware Disrupted From Operation Months After Uninstalling Delay

A move to disrupt the most dangerous malware botnet in history that took three months to materialize has finally rolled out.

Leah Yecla Apr 26, 2021

Malware That Hijacks SMS, Makes Unauthorized Purchases Found Hidden In 8 Google Play Apps

McAfee discovered the malware hidden in eight Google Play Store apps with more than 700,000 downloads.

Leah Yecla Apr 21, 2021

The technique of phishing, widely used by computer hackers, sees emails pretending to be a person known to the intended target, with the objective of obtaining information to infiltrate their computer systems

How To Protect Your Windows Devices From Hackers Installing Malware Through Underground Call Centers

Victims are unaware that by downloading certain files, as instructed by the operator, they are actually making their devices vulnerable to the malware attack.

Leah Yecla Apr 01, 2021

Police Smash 'World's Most Dangerous' Cybercrime Malware Tool

Police smash 'world's most dangerous' cybercrime malware tool

AFP News Jan 27, 2021

Ransomware showed no signs of easing in 2020 with some 2,000 organizations hit in the United States in government, education and health care, according to researchers

Ransomware Took Heavy Toll On US In 2020: Researchers

Ransomware took heavy toll on US in 2020: researchers

AFP News Jan 19, 2021

The darknet transactions were carried with more than 4,650 bitcoin and 12,800 monero -- two common cryptocurrencies -- changing hands

German Police Take Down 'World's Largest Darknet Marketplace'

German police take down 'world's largest darknet marketplace'

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 12, 2021

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