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Android GravityRAT malware now steals your WhatsApp backups

A new Android malware campaign spreading the latest version of GravityRAT has been underway since August 2022, infecting mobile devices with a trojanized chat app named ‘BingeChat,’ which attempts to steal data from victims’ devices. […]

14 Jun

New ‘Shampoo’ Chromeloader malware pushed via fake warez sites

A new ChromeLoader campaign is underway, infecting visitors of warez and pirated movie sites with a new variant of the search hijacker and adware browser extension named Shampoo. […]

06 Jun

Over 60,000 Android apps secretly installed adware for past six months

Over 60,000 Android apps disguised as legitimate applications have been quietly installing adware on mobile devices while remaining undetected for the past six months. […]

05 Jun

SpinOk Android malware found in more apps with 30 million installs

The SpinOk malware was found in a new batch of Android apps on Google Play, reportedly installed an additional 30 million times. […]

02 Jun

Malicious Chrome extensions with 75M installs removed from Web Store

Google has removed from the Chrome Web Store 32 malicious extensions that could alter search results and push spam or unwanted ads. Collectively, they come with a download count of 75 million. […]

01 Jun

Google triples rewards for Chrome sandbox escape chain exploits

Google announced today that bug bounty hunters who report sandbox escape chain exploits targeting its Chrome web browser are now eligible for triple the standard reward until December 1st, 2023. […]

22 May

Google launches bug bounty program for its Android applications

Google has launched the Mobile Vulnerability Rewards Program (Mobile VRP), a new bug bounty program that will pay security researchers for flaws found in the company’s Android applications. […]

21 May

Google will delete accounts inactive for more than 2 years

Google has updated its policy for personal accounts across its services to allow a maximum period of inactivity of two years. […]

18 May

Cybercrime gang pre-infects millions of Android devices with malware

A cybercriminal tracked as the “Lemon Group” has been infecting millions of Android-based smartphones, watches, TVs, and TV boxes, with a malware strain named ‘Guerilla.’ […]

02 May

Google will remove secure website indicators in Chrome 117

Google announced today that the lock icon, long thought to be a sign of website security and trustworthiness, will soon be changed with a new icon that doesn’t imply that a site is secure or should be trusted. […]

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