by dbadmin | Aug 15, 2024 | Google, Malware, News, Verizon
Showcase is a potentially vulnerable app present in Pixel firmware, designed for Verizon in-store demos. The app is not enabled by default, severely limiting the potential for it to be exploited. Out of an abundance of caution, Google will still update Pixel phones to...
by dbadmin | Aug 2, 2024 | Android Security, Malware, News
BingoMod is a remote access trojan that uses your phone to set up money transfers. The app is spread via text message, and pretends to be security software. Once its done stealing from you, its operators remotely wipe your phone. Getting malware on your smartphone is...
by dbadmin | Jun 24, 2024 | Android apps, Malware, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Cybercriminals are using malware called Rafel RAT to attack outdated Android devices. Rafel RAT is distributed through malicious APK files disguised as legitimate apps. To stay protected, download apps only from the Google...
by dbadmin | Jun 17, 2022 | Apple iPad, Apple iPhone, How To, iphone, Malware
The chances of malware making its way onto your iPhone or iPad are not so high, as long as you exercise some common sense. Installing apps from the App Store, for example, will minimize your risk as Apple has very strict safeguards in place. Nevertheless, an iPhone...
by dbadmin | Jun 13, 2022 | Antivirus, How To, macbook, Malware
Yes, you can get malware on a macOS product. It doesn’t happen very often, but it is frustrating when it does. Usually, it only happens if you install some shady software from an unknown source. Apple has several safeguards to prevent it, but sometimes things happen....
by dbadmin | Apr 7, 2022 | Cybersecurity, Google Play Store, Malware, News, Privacy
Researchers discovered an SDK sending large amounts of data to a US defense contractor. Google has removed dozens of offending apps. Impacted apps should be deleted, but can be relisted once the SDK is removed. Google has removed dozens of apps for collecting data and...
