How to scan an iPhone for malware and remove a virus from an iPhone
A virus? On an iPhone? While there are many that would say it’s not possible, it most certainly is, and if your iPhone or iPad is acting oddly then you’ve come to the right place.…
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Heads up! Fake VPN apps are infecting devices with dangerous malware
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are growing in popularity among home users for true data privacy, secure internet activity, the ability to circumvent regional content blocks, and more. If you don’t have a VPN yet, consider…
Malware stole internal PowerSchool passwords from engineer’s hacked computer
A cyberattack and data breach at U.S. edtech giant PowerSchool that was discovered December 28 threatens to expose the private data of tens of millions of school children and teachers. PowerSchool told customers the breach…
New Mac malware can bypass Apple’s XProtect security scanner
A new report by security firm Check Point Research provides details on Banshee Stealer, Mac malware that attackers use to gain access to web browser data, such as login information and browser history, as well…
DOJ confirms FBI operation that mass-deleted Chinese malware from thousands of US computers
U.S. authorities have confirmed that they disrupted the operations of a Chinese state-backing hacking group, which infiltrated millions of computers worldwide to steal data as part of a years-long espionage campaign. The Department of Justice…
Ongoing attacks on Ivanti VPNs install a ton of sneaky, well-written malware
Networks protected by Ivanti VPNs are under active attack by well-resourced hackers who are exploiting a critical vulnerability that gives them complete control over the network-connected devices. Hardware maker Ivanti disclosed the vulnerability, tracked as…
Serbian police used Cellebrite to unlock, then plant spyware, on a journalist’s phone
This year, a Serbian journalist and an activist had their phones hacked by local authorities using a cellphone-unlocking device made by forensic tool maker Cellebrite. The authorities’ goal was not only to unlock the phones…
Russian government spies targeted Ukraine using tools developed by cybercriminals
A Russian-government backed hacking group targeted Ukraine’s military using tools and infrastructure developed by cybercriminals, according to new research. On Wednesday, Microsoft published a report detailing a hacking campaign carried out by a group it…
Researchers uncover Chinese spyware used to target Android devices
Security researchers have uncovered a new surveillance tool that they say has been used by Chinese law enforcement to collect sensitive information from Android devices in China. The tool, named “EagleMsgSpy,” was discovered by researchers…
New Android malware can hijack bank calls and reroute you to hackers
Your bank is one of the last places left where you can call up the company and expect to get a human being on the other end, even if you have to wait on hold…