Beware this sneaky new ‘CAPTCHA’ that tricks you into installing malware
It's both stupid yet brilliant, relying on knee-jerk CAPTCHA reactions to get users to manually install malware.
That weird CAPTCHA could be a malware trap - here's how to protect yourself
As described by security firm Malwarebytes in a new report, this scheme relies on the ease with which people often follow the steps in a CAPTCHA prompt without thinking. You land on a website that ...
Android apps laced with North Korean spyware found in Google Play
Researchers have discovered multiple Android apps, some that were available in Google Play after passing the company’s security vetting, that surreptitiously uploaded sensitive user information to ...
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Microsoft warns that the powerful XCSSET macOS malware is back with new tricks
Microsoft said it has detected a new variant of XCSSET, a powerful macOS malware family that has targeted developers and users since at least 2020. The variant, which Microsoft reported Monday ...
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New FinalDraft malware abuses Outlook mail service for stealthy comms
A new malware called FinalDraft has been using Outlook email drafts for command-and-control communication in attacks against a ministry in a South American country. The attacks were discovered by ...
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Microsoft spots XCSSET macOS malware variant used for crypto theft
A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged in attacks that target users' sensitive information, including digital wallets and data from the legitimate Notes app. The malware is ...
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Hackers Somehow Uploaded a Game Full of Malware on Steam
PCMag, which originally reported on the game, said that some users’ anti-virus software flagged the game before running it as “Trojan.Win32.Lazzzy.gen,” a type of malware that attempts to ...
FBI warns of malware from free online file converters
The FBI warns that free online file converters may secretly install malware, putting your personal data at risk.
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Hackers planted a Steam game with malware to steal gamers’ passwords
Last week, Valve removed a game from its online store Steam because the product was laced with malware. After the removal of the game, which was called PirateFi, security researchers analyzed the ...
‘Your computer has a virus.’ Frightened U.S. users lost $31 million, feds in Charlotte say
Computer users across the U.S. were tricked into sending thousands of dollars when they called a bogus tech support line to ...
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XCSSET macOS malware reappears with new attack strategies, Microsoft sounds alarm
The updated malware, which spreads via infected Xcode projects, introduces advanced evasion tactics and persistence mechanisms to bypass security defenses. Microsoft has warned that a new variant ...
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Google Calendar Malware Is on the Rise. Here’s How to Stay Safe
Those methods include targeting Google Calendar: An app so basic and everyday, you might never think it could be used to channel malware in your direction. But with millions of users worldwide ...