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ClickFix fake error message malware spikes over 500%, takes second place as the most abused attack vector
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ClickFix fake error message malware spikes over 500%, takes second place as the most abused attack vector

ClickFix is increasingly being used to install infostealers The attack vector saw a 500% rise over the past 6 months Users are told...

This new malware has developed a spooky way to tell AI-based detection methods to ignore it
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This new malware has developed a spooky way to tell AI-based detection methods to ignore it

A new evasion technique has been spotted in malicious file The file included code that ‘talks’ to AI-based detection tools The code uses...

This dangerous new malware is hitting iOS and Android phones alike – and it’s even stealing photos and crypto
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This dangerous new malware is hitting iOS and Android phones alike – and it’s even stealing photos and crypto

Malware-ridden apps are sneaking on to official app stores SparkKitty will steal photos to crack into your crypto wallet One infected app was...

Watch out AI fans – cybercriminals are using jailbroken Mistral and Grok tools to build powerful new malware
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Watch out AI fans – cybercriminals are using jailbroken Mistral and Grok tools to build powerful new malware

AI tools are more popular than ever – but so are the security risks Top tools are being leveraged by cybercriminals with malicious...

A popular WordPress theme has been hijacked by malware – here’s what we know
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A popular WordPress theme has been hijacked by malware – here’s what we know

‘Motors’ WordPress theme vulnerability leaves accounts open to takeover attacks Widespread attacks were observed from June 7 onwards A patch is available in...

Malicious Discord invites are targeting gamers with fake servers, stolen wallets, and malware disguised as game hacks
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Malicious Discord invites are targeting gamers with fake servers, stolen wallets, and malware disguised as game hacks

Cybercriminals are recycling expired Discord links to launch silent, devastating multi-stage malware attacks A fake Discord bot tricks users into running PowerShell commands...

Your favorite websites might be secretly redirecting you to malware, and ad companies are helping them do it
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Your favorite websites might be secretly redirecting you to malware, and ad companies are helping them do it

Push notifications are now being used as malware delivery systems, and users are unknowingly subscribing to them Fake CAPTCHA prompts are now the...

Mobile banking users beware – “Godfather” malware is now hijacking official bank apps
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Mobile banking users beware – “Godfather” malware is now hijacking official bank apps

Zimperium spots new version of Godfather among Turkish Android users New version creates virtualized versions of legitimate banking apps in a sandbox It...

Minecraft players watch out – these fake mods are hiding password-stealing malware
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Minecraft players watch out – these fake mods are hiding password-stealing malware

Check Point Research finds hundreds of malicious GitHub repositories These impersonate different mods or cheats for Minecraft The infostealers grab Minecraft data, as...