Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky have uncovered a new and dangerous malware strain, which they believe has been active since at least Feb. 2024. Dubbed SparkKitty, the malware is part of the ...

Editor's take: Taking screenshots on modern mobile devices is incredibly easy. However, inexperienced users often overlook the potential security risks of saving images containing sensitive data. This ...

Android users have been dealing with a steady rise in financial malware for years. Threats like Hydra, Anatsa and Octo have shown how attackers can take over a phone, read everything on the screen and ...

You can never be too careful when downloading a new app to your iPhone or Android phone as what may look harmless on the surface could actually be a malicious app ...

Generally, you don’t need an antivirus app on your Android phone if you play it safe, only download apps from the Play Store, and keep your security settings enabled. However, some like to take a walk ...

Kaspersky Labs says a software development kit for Google and Apple phone apps contains malware that can scan pictures for crypto wallet recovery phrases. Malicious software development kits used to ...

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As malware evolves to be more sophisticated, seeing should not always equal believing. A new iteration of the "Godfather" malware found on Android is hijacking legitimate banking apps, making it ...

Smartphone banking has made life easier, but it has also opened new opportunities for cybercriminals. Over the past few years, we have seen Android malware steal passwords, intercept OTPs and even ...

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