How To Protect Yourself Against ClickFix Scams

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How To Protect Your Mac From Malware

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Google Calendar Malware Is on the Rise. Here’s How To Stay Safe | WIRED

A simple calendar can't be a security risk, right? Wrong...

https://www.wired.com/story/google-calendar-malware-is-on-the-rise-heres-how-to-stay-safe/

Security Bite: Did Apple just declare war on Adload malware? - 9to5Mac

More than anything, this is a huge win for everyday Mac users who operate without any third-party malware detection and removal software. 

By default, XProtect updates itself automatically. Updating to the latest version of macOS Sonoma is not needed, but it is still highly recommended!…

https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/28/security-bite-did-apple-just-declare-war-on-adload-malware/

Mac users hit by Atomic Stealer malware via malicious Google Search ads - 9to5Mac

The good news is this specific attack is very preventable…

https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/06/mac-hit-by-atomic-stealer-malware-with-search-ads/

Pipedream Malware: Feds Uncover Major ICS Hacking Tool | WIRED

The malware toolkit, known as Pipedream, is perhaps the most versatile tool ever made to target critical infrastructure like power grids and oil refineries...

https://www.wired.com/story/pipedream-ics-malware/

Mac malware is growing, but there are three important riders - 9to5Mac

Malwarebytes is out with a new report in which it states that Mac malware is growing faster than that for Windows. ....That’s getting a lot of headlines today, but there are three key things that need to be understood…
https://9to5mac.com/2020/02/12/mac-malware-is-growing-but/

Android 'spoofing' bug helps targets bank accounts - BBC News

A "major" security weakness in Google's Android software has let cyber-thieves craft apps that can steal banking logins, a security firm has found.
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-50605455

Android users beware: 146 bugs found in preinstalled apps - CNET

Security research firm Kryptowire has again exposed a hive of potentially malicious activity by preinstalled apps on cheaply produced Android phones. In research funded by the US Department of Homeland Security, the firm found apps secretly recording audio, changing phone settings without user permission and even granting themselves new permissions.....
https://www.cnet.com/news/android-users-beware-146-bugs-found-in-pre-installed-apps/

Android malware disguises as ad blocker, but then pesters users with ads | ZDNet

Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware strain that's currently being distributed as an ad blocker for Android users, but, ironically, once installed, it pesters victims with ads through multiple methods at every couple of minutes.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/android-malware-disguises-as-ad-blocker-but-then-pesters-users-with-ads/

Researchers Discover Malware That Can Record the Screen of French Internet User's Watching Porn - Gizmodo

Security researchers discovered a new form of malware that specifically targeted users of a French telecom giant. One of the more disturbing features of this malware is its capability to identify when someone was likely viewing porn and record their screen.....
https://gizmodo.com/researchers-discover-malware-that-can-record-the-screen-1837244597

Android malware that comes preinstalled is a massive threat - CNET

The Android Security team's former tech lead, who's now a security researcher on Google's Project Zero, breaks down why....
https://www.cnet.com/news/android-malware-that-comes-preinstalled-are-a-massive-threat/#ftag=CAD-09-10aai5b

New advanced malware, possibly nation sponsored, is targeting US utilities - Ars Technica

Dear Engineer. You failed your licensing exam. Open this document to learn more.....
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/08/new-advanced-malware-possibly-nation-sponsored-is-targeting-us-utilities/

Windows 10 Warning: 250M Account Takeover Trojan Disables Windows Defender - Forbes

Windows 10 users are fortunate in having pretty good malware protection in the form of Windows Defender, right out of the box. Until, that is, malware figures out a way to not only evade detection but disable Defender altogether.....
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2019/07/31/windows-10-warning-250m-account-takeover-trojan-disables-windows-defender/#261481ac6fef

25 Million Android Phones Infected With Malware That 'Hides In WhatsApp' - Forbes

Fraudsters have managed to infect millions of Android phones via an Alibaba-owned app store, researchers claim.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2019/07/10/25-million-android-phones-infected-with-malware-that-hides-in-whatsapp/#6d2a9e454470

A Year Later, U.S. Government Websites Are Still Redirecting to Hardcore Porn - Gizmodo

Dozens of U.S. government websites appear to contain a flaw enabling anyone to generate URLs with their domains that redirect users to external sites, a handy resource for cyber criminals looking to infect users with malware or trick them into surrendering their personal information.....
https://gizmodo.com/a-year-later-u-s-government-websites-are-still-redire-1835336087

Google confirms that advanced backdoor came preinstalled on Android devices - Ars Technica

After Google successfully beat back Triada in 2017, its developers found a new way in.
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/06/google-confirms-2017-supply-chain-attack-that-sneaked-backdoor-on-android-devices/

Microsoft warns 1 million computers are still vulnerable to major Windows security exploit - The Verge

Malware could automatically spread across these machines....
https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/31/18647646/microsoft-windows-1-million-machines-bluekeep-remote-desktop-security-exploit

Illicit streaming devices are more popular than ever, and hackers are taking note - The Hill

Illicit apps commonly contain malware that allows hackers to infiltrate home networks — computers, tablets, phones, smart TVs, thermostats, security systems, etc.
https://thehill.com/opinion/cybersecurity/444408-illicit-streaming-devices-are-more-popular-than-ever-and-hackers-are

How to diagnose and remove any virus from your iPhone - Business Insider

It's incredibly rare for an iPhone to catch a virus, but not impossible. The risk of viruses and malware infecting your iPhone is extremely low, but if your iPhone behaves oddly, there are simple steps you can take to eliminate an existent virus. ....
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-remove-virus-from-iphone