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Banking Malware Monitors Victims by Hijacking Webcams and Microphones, Researchers Say
A new variant of SpyEye malware allows cybercriminals to monitor potential bank fraud victims by hijacking their webcams and microphones, according to security...
iOS Vulnerable to Malware Attack, Security Firm Warns
The Kaspersky security company claims that iOS's sizable market share makes it a tempting target for malware writers.
3 Free Apps to Guard Android from Malware
Mobile malware madness: Favorite target? Android. Here's how to protect your device.
Banking malware spies on victims by hijacking webcams, microphones, researchers say
IDG News Service - A new variant of SpyEye malware allows cybercriminals to monitor potential bank fraud victims by hijacking their webcams and microphones, according to security researchers from antivirus vendor Kaspersky Lab.
FBI Warns About Malware Attacks On Hotel Laptops
In a May 21, 2012, press release: "Malware Installed on Travelers? Laptops Through Software Updates on Hotel Internet Connections," the Federal Bureau of Investigation warns travelers about reports of laptops being infected with malicious software while using hotel Internet connections. The FBI explains that a traveler attempting to set up a hotel room Internet connection may be presented with ...
Google will alert users to DNSChanger malware infection
Google is using a clever Domain Name System hack to let people infected with the DNSChanger malware know that they have only a few weeks left before their Internet connection goes dead.
Antivirus Firm: 75% Of Phone-Based Malware Now Targets Android
The phrase "mobile malware"--how cybersecurity researchers describe the small but growing number of nasty programs designed to infect smartphones--is quickly becoming synonymous with a more specific term: "Android malware."
Android Targeted By 75% Of Phone-Based Malware
The phrase ?mobile malware??how cybersecurity researchers describe the small but growing number of nasty programs designed to infect smartphones?is quickly becoming synonymous with a more specific term: ?Android malware.?
Android Malware Quadruples Between 2011 And 2012
Malware??targeting???s Android mobile platform has almost quadrupled between 2011 and 2012, according to Finnish security firm F-Secure. The data was reported in F-Secure?s?? Mobile Threat Report Q1 2012: Since its debut, Android has quickly claimed significant market share in the mobile market. Unfortunately, such popularity (amongst other factors) makes Android a lucrative target for malware ...
Malware charges users for free Android apps on Google Play
Android users are being tricked into paying for free apps. The malware is a new variant of the Android.Opfake family that pushes fake versions of popular Android apps to unsuspecting consumers.
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