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These 6 Dangerous Phone Apps Need To Be Deleted Immediately

April 9, 2022April 9, 2022 Davey Winder 527 ViewsAndroid, Apps, Malware, Smartphone, Trojan

Check if you have any of these 6 security apps on your smartphone and then delete them immediately if so.

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Analysis News Opinion Threatscape 

The Inconvenient Truth About Windows 11

September 11, 2021September 12, 2021 Davey Winder 501 ViewsMalware, Microsoft, threat intel, Windows 10, windows 11

People are getting rather excited about the upcoming official launch of Windows 11 it would seem, including cybercriminals of course.

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News Phishing Threat Intelligence 

Weaponized SMS Attack Goes Viral: What Millions Of Phone Users Need To Know

April 29, 2021 Davey Winder 741 ViewsAndroid, FluBot, iPhone, Malware, scam, SMS, Text Message

A new password-compromising malware campaign is hitting millions of smartphone devices – here’s what users need to watch out for.

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Cybersecurity Pros Mistake Rappers For Malware

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Davey Winder 562 Viewsfun, Malware, quiz, rappers

Research reveals many cybersecurity professionals can’t tell the difference between malware and rappers – but is that cause for concern?

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Don’t Use This Dangerous TikTok Pro App As September 16 Ban Looms

September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 Davey Winder 646 ViewsApps, Malware, tiktok

Threat actors have been working hard to exploit the fear, uncertainty, and doubt created by Trump’s decision to ban TikTok

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2FA-stealing Android malware gives enterprises cause for concern

April 30, 2020 Davey Winder 707 ViewsMalware

Security researchers have warned that newly created mobile banking malware can intercept two-factor authentication codes as well as grab passwords.

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Analysis 

Revealed: The Supermarkets That Will Sell You Malware For $50

April 28, 2020 Davey Winder 690 ViewsCybercrime, Malware, threat intel

So you want to be a cybercriminal? Unfortunately, there are plenty of places online that will help you do that

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Analysis 

Transit Apps With 600,000 Installs Compromised To Target Military And Political Data

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 Davey Winder 814 ViewsMalware

Threat actors compromised popular bus information apps in order to target military and political data, McAfee Mobile Threat report reveals

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News 

The Oscars 2020: Joker Beats 1917 To Win Most Dangerous Movie Award

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 Davey Winder 989 ViewsMalware, oscars, Research

The 92nd Academy Awards: when it comes to the Most Dangerous Movie category, that winner has already been revealed. Joker

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Google Zero-Day Security Warning For Chrome Users—Attacks Underway

Google Zero-Day Security Warning For Chrome Users—Attacks Underway

March 26, 2022April 15, 2022 Davey Winder
Google Confirms Android Camera Security Threat: ‘Hundreds Of Millions’ Of Users Affected

Google Confirms Android Camera Security Threat: ‘Hundreds Of Millions’ Of Users Affected

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 Davey Winder
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How Russian Pornhub Hackers Pulled Off $30M Advertising Scam

November 28, 2018 Davey Winder
Hackers Publish First 169 Trump ‘Dirty Laundry’ Emails After Being Branded Cyber-Terrorists

Hackers Publish First 169 Trump ‘Dirty Laundry’ Emails After Being Branded Cyber-Terrorists

May 17, 2020May 19, 2020 Davey Winder
U.S. Government Announces ‘Critical’ Warning For Microsoft Windows Users

U.S. Government Announces ‘Critical’ Warning For Microsoft Windows Users

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 Davey Winder
Have Apple And Google Secretly Uploaded A COVID-19 Tracking App To Your Phone?

Have Apple And Google Secretly Uploaded A COVID-19 Tracking App To Your Phone?

June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 Davey Winder
Samsung Update Warning For 40 Million Galaxy And Note Users

Samsung Update Warning For 40 Million Galaxy And Note Users

October 9, 2019October 11, 2019 Davey Winder
Samsung Confirms Critical Security Issue For Millions: Every Galaxy After 2014 Affected

Samsung Confirms Critical Security Issue For Millions: Every Galaxy After 2014 Affected

May 7, 2020May 8, 2020 Davey Winder
Trump’s Dirty Laundry: Anonymous Hackers Threaten To Reveal All

Trump’s Dirty Laundry: Anonymous Hackers Threaten To Reveal All

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 Davey Winder
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Windows Data Hack Attackers Confirmed, Microsoft Responds With Powerful Counterpunch

December 31, 2019January 1, 2020 Davey Winder
U.S. Government Confirms Critical Browser Zero-day Security Warning For Windows Users

U.S. Government Confirms Critical Browser Zero-day Security Warning For Windows Users

January 18, 2020January 20, 2020 Davey Winder
Windows 10 Security Alert As Microsoft Says ‘Do Not Install This Update’

Windows 10 Security Alert As Microsoft Says ‘Do Not Install This Update’

October 18, 2019October 23, 2019 Davey Winder
How To Use An Ordinary Light Bulb To Spy On Conversations 80 Feet Away

How To Use An Ordinary Light Bulb To Spy On Conversations 80 Feet Away

June 14, 2020June 14, 2020 Davey Winder
Microsoft Issues Emergency Windows 10, 11 & Server Security Update

Microsoft Issues Emergency Windows 10, 11 & Server Security Update

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Davey Winder
Apple Safari, Microsoft Windows 11 & Teams, Hacked During $800,000 Zero-Day Fest

Apple Safari, Microsoft Windows 11 & Teams, Hacked During $800,000 Zero-Day Fest

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 Davey Winder
Apple 0-Day Security Warning For Mac, TV, Watch Users—Attacks Maybe Underway

Apple 0-Day Security Warning For Mac, TV, Watch Users—Attacks Maybe Underway

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Davey Winder
iOS 15.5—Apple Issues Massive iPhone Security Update For Millions Of Users

iOS 15.5—Apple Issues Massive iPhone Security Update For Millions Of Users

May 17, 2022 Davey Winder
Eurovision 2022 Final-Russian Hackers Say They Can Stop Ukraine Kalush Orchestra Win

Eurovision 2022 Final-Russian Hackers Say They Can Stop Ukraine Kalush Orchestra Win

May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 Davey Winder
Critical Security Alert For Microsoft Windows 10, Server Users–Attacks Underway

Critical Security Alert For Microsoft Windows 10, Server Users–Attacks Underway

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 Davey Winder
New Google Chrome Security Warning For Millions Of Smartphone Users

New Google Chrome Security Warning For Millions Of Smartphone Users

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Davey Winder
Apple’s Stunning 2022 Security Pact With Google, Microsoft Revealed

Apple’s Stunning 2022 Security Pact With Google, Microsoft Revealed

May 7, 2022 Davey Winder
Urgent Google Android Update As 36 Security Issues Confirmed-One Already Under Attack

Urgent Google Android Update As 36 Security Issues Confirmed-One Already Under Attack

May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 Davey Winder
Russian Military Hackers—$10 Million Reward Offered By U.S. Government

Russian Military Hackers—$10 Million Reward Offered By U.S. Government

April 30, 2022April 30, 2022 Davey Winder
Elon Musk Says He Will Encrypt Twitter 2.0 Messages To Stop Spying

Elon Musk Says He Will Encrypt Twitter 2.0 Messages To Stop Spying

April 30, 2022 Davey Winder
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Warning—Massive New Security Update For 3.2 Billion Google Chrome Users Confirmed

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Davey Winder
Google Confirms Record-Breaking 14 Serious Chrome Security Exploits Surprise In New Report

Google Confirms Record-Breaking 14 Serious Chrome Security Exploits Surprise In New Report

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Davey Winder
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