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 ...
This CAPTCHA scam tricks you into downloading malware
A new scam is making the rounds on the internet, where a CAPTCHA popup asks users to prove they're not a robot by performing ...
New threat uses fake CAPTCHA to infect systems with malware
The attack typically begins when visitors to a website are prompted to verify they are not robots, a common practice that rarely raises suspicion. However, instead ...
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 ...
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.
Hackers are using reCAPTCHA to trick users into infecting their own PCs with malware — how to stay safe
A Completely Automated Public Turing Test to tell Computers and Humans Apart (or a CAPTCHA for short) is a security measure ...
How does antivirus software work
Antivirus software runs in the background and, in most cases, will monitor your internet connection in real-time looking for ...
FBI warns against malware risks in free file converters: What you need to know
The FBI warns about the hidden danger in online file converters, which may spread malware and steal personal information, ...
FBI warns of malware from free online file converters
DENVER — The FBI Denver Field Office has issued an urgent warning about cybercriminals using free online file converters to install malware on victims' computers. The agency reports seeing a rise in ...
A Brand-New Botnet Is Delivering Record-Size DDoS Attacks
The botnet, tracked under the name Eleven11bot, first came to light in late February when researchers inside Nokia’s ...