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3 most dangerous types of Android malware

3 most dangerous types of Android malware

3 most dangerous types of Android malware

Here's what you should know about some of the nastiest mobile malware around – from malicious software that takes phones and data hostage to RATs that allow hackers to control devices remotely

Lukas Stefanko04 May 2022


Google squashes Android zero-day bug exploited in targeted attacks

Google squashes Android zero-day bug exploited in targeted attacks

Google squashes Android zero-day bug exploited in targeted attacks

Beyond the vulnerability in the Android kernel, the monthly round of security patches plugs another 38 security loopholes

Amer Owaida04 Nov 2021


Apple releases patch for zero-day flaw in iOS, iPadOS and macOS

Apple releases patch for zero-day flaw in iOS, iPadOS and macOS

Apple releases patch for zero-day flaw in iOS, iPadOS and macOS

The vulnerability is under active exploitation by unknown attackers and affects a wide range of Apple’s products.

Amer Owaida27 Jul 2021


Some URL shortener services distribute Android malware, including banking or SMS trojans

Some URL shortener services distribute Android malware, including banking or SMS trojans

Some URL shortener services distribute Android malware, including banking or SMS trojans

On iOS we have seen link shortener services pushing spam calendar files to victims’ devices.

Lukas Stefanko20 Jul 2021


Take action now – FluBot malware may be on its way

Take action now – FluBot malware may be on its way

Take action now – FluBot malware may be on its way

Why FluBot is a major threat for Android users, how to avoid falling victim, and how to get rid of the malware if your device has already been compromised

Tony Anscombe17 May 2021


1 million risky apps rejected or removed from Apple's App Store in 2020

1 million risky apps rejected or removed from Apple's App Store in 2020

1 million risky apps rejected or removed from Apple's App Store in 2020

Apple also claims to have foiled US$1.5 billion worth of potentially fraudulent transactions

Amer Owaida12 May 2021


WhatsApp Pink: Watch out for this fake update

WhatsApp Pink: Watch out for this fake update

WhatsApp Pink: Watch out for this fake update

The malware sends automated replies to messages on WhatsApp and other major chat apps

Amer Owaida20 Apr 2021


Apple rushes to patch zero-day flaw in iOS, iPadOS

Apple rushes to patch zero-day flaw in iOS, iPadOS

Apple rushes to patch zero-day flaw in iOS, iPadOS

The bug is under active exploitation by unknown attackers and affects a wide range of devices, including iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches

Amer Owaida29 Mar 2021


Beware of Android trojan posing as Clubhouse app

Beware of Android trojan posing as Clubhouse app

Beware of Android trojan posing as Clubhouse app

The malware can grab login credentials for more than 450 apps and bypass SMS-based two-factor authentication

Amer Owaida18 Mar 2021