XLoader malware is a modified Windows malware and targets macOS
Bleeping Computer has reported that a Windows malware strain has been modified to infect macOS and is known as XLoader. Read on for more!
Report: Beware new “advanced Android malware” is posing as an Android system update
Mobile security blog Zimperium reports on this new Android malware, saying that Zimperium zLabs researchers are warning Android users about a sophisticated new malicious app.
Report: Daily Food Diary app dishes malware up to its users
This food looks delicious but you certainly wouldn’t want the Daily Food Diary app to see it.
Canadian? Here’s how to set up CIRA’s free malware and phishing protection
If you click a link and it tries to open a known malware or phishing website, the Canadian Shield DNS service will block the site and prevent it from opening.
xHelper malware installed via 3rd-party apps is infecting Android devices
There is a reason Google and others recommend you stay away from 3rd-party apps on your Android devices.
Apple removed 17 apps from the App Store for malware
The clicker trojan module discovered in this group of applications is designed to carry out ad fraud-related tasks in the background, such as continuously opening web pages or clicking links without any user interaction.
Beware bogus veteran hiring website will infect you with malware
The website is said to go by the name Hire Military Heroes and even had a moving front page with the iconic image of soldiers raising the flag at Iwo Jima.
Social Warfare WordPress plugin exploited, affected many sites including us
We’d like to first apologize if you visited our site at some point overnight and were re-directed to another site as a result of this exploit.
L.A. Times and Tribune newspapers hit with malware attack
The virus spread through the Tribune publishing network and infected systems used in news production and the printing process.
Avast discovers pre-installed malware “Cosiloon” on some Android devices
Avast just discovered a new malware called Cosiloon and the kicker is, Cosiloon was pre-installed on devices from manufacturers like ZTE and Archos.
[Infographic] How prepared is your company for a cyber attack?
With no industry safe, it’s more important than ever to have a comprehensive prevention plan in place.
PUBG Ransomware is one bit of malware you may not mind getting
OK, so you still really don’t want to get any malware ever…
Malware disguised as Secure Wi-Fi Service pre-installed on 5m smartphones
The three most popular brands targeted are Honor, Huawei, and Xiaomi with phones by OPPO, vivo, Meizu, LeEco, Coolpad, GIONEE, and even Samsung making the list.
HP Touchpoint Analytics Client accused of being spyware
HP did release a statement to PCMag regarding the issue
Google adds additional protections against phishing via malicious plugins
Google believes these new protections ought to significantly reduce the chances of a repeat of “Google Docs.”
Eugene Kaspersky is willing to have source code examined by U.S. Gov.
“Anything I can do to prove that we don’t behave maliciously I will do it.” ~Eugene Kaspersky~
CUJO review: A hardware firewall with access control which protects all your connected devices
CUJO does a great job of blocking sites and hacking attempts across all your connected devices to help keep your network safe from malware and hacking.
Russian hackers hiding malware in Britney Spears Instagram comments
Be careful out there in social media land, not everything is as it seems!
Is using a free antivirus worth the risk?
A decent antivirus software costs around $39-$55. Not that expensive, right? So why do people still rely on free antivirus?
Fireball is a Chinese malware that could affect 250 million computers
This operation is run by Rafotech, a large digital marketing agency based in Beijing.
Hackers are using social media to launch cyberattacks
According to the New York Times, the Pentagon is worried that hackers are ramping up their social media presence in order to break into DoD computers.
HP computers shipping with keylogger installed, not as malicious as it sounds
This seems to be more of an issue of lazy development rather than intended maliciousness.
HandBrake has been infected with Proton malware on macOS
Luckily, HandBrake’s forums have provided details on how to manually remove the malware.
Mac users beware of Dok Malware, it will take control of your system
Dok Malware is hidden inside a zip file sent via email, deleting unknown emails should keep you safe.
FalseGuide malware may have infected over 600,000 Android devices
Take this as yet another reminder to pay close attention to the permissions requested by the apps you download.
[UPDATED] Security firm finds 36 Android devices with pre-installed malware on board
The malware was not installed at the manufacturer but is suspected of being slipped in down the supply chain.
Patcher ransomware encrypts your macOS machine, throws away the key
As long as you aren’t using torrents or other sites to illegally download software you should be fine.
macOS Proton malware is undetectable, available on the dark web for 40 BTC
Proton can work its way into nearly every aspect of your macOS device, leaving almost nothing that the attacker cannot access.
