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India Tops Global List For Mobile Malware Attacks: Report
In a startling revelation, India now tops the list for mobile malware attacks globally, surpassing the United States and Canada, with a disappointing step-up from its previous third-place ranking, according to a report.
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ToxicPanda Banking Trojan Infects Over 1,500 Android Smartphones, Targets 16 Banks: Report
ToxicPanda has been detected by security researchers as a new banking trojan, infected devices in Europe and Latin America. It is used to remotely take over accounts on compromised phones, allowing attackers to transfer funds while bypassing a bank's security measures. ToxicPanda was reportedly found on over 1,500 devices, while targeting users of ...
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Medusa Banking Trojan Makes Comeback With Upgrades Targeting Android Devices in Seven Countries
Medusa, a banking Trojan, which was first identified in 2020, has reportedly returned with several new upgrades that make it more threatening. The new variant of the malware is also said to be targeting more regions than before. A report has found it to be active in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, the UK, and the US. Medusa primarily attacks ...
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Ukrainian Officials’ Phone Targeted by Hackers Amid Russian Invasion: Cybersecurity Expert
Ukrainian officials’ phones have been targeted by hackers as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, claims a senior cybersecurity official. Victor Zhora, the deputy head of Ukraine's State Special Communications Service, said that phones being used by the country's public servants had come under sustained targeting.
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Kaspersky Decodes Yanluowang Ransomware, Offers Free Decryptor to Recover Files
Kaspersky spotted the flaw in the encryption code of Yanluowang malware, which will help victims recover affected files without the attackers' key.
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Android Malware Linked to Russian Attackers Discovered, Can Record Audio and Track Your Location
A new Android malware has been discovered that records audio and track location once planted in the device. It has been found by the researchers at threat intelligence firm Lab52.
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CERT-In Says Mobile Banking Android Malware 'EventBot' Horsing Around in Cyberspace
"It is a mobile-banking Trojan and info-stealer that abuses Android''s in-built accessibility features to steal user data from financial applications, read user SMS messages and intercept SMS messages, allowing malware to bypass two-factor authentication," the CERT-In advisory said.
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After Spyware Scandal, WhatsApp Explains How To Prevent Pegasus Attack
Hit by a spyware scandal affecting several mobile phone users across the world, WhatsApp has told likely victims that they should install the latest version of the messaging software and actively update the mobile operating system of their devices to ensure protection against future attacks.
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GPlayed Trojan Masquerades as Google Play to Attack Android Devices: Cisco Talos
Cyber-attackers are said to be running tests on GPlayed but researchers have warned that it is shaping up as a serious threat.
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BlackBerry, Delphi Partner on Self-Driving Car Operating System
BlackBerry said its operating system would help guard against cyber attacks, malware and system malfunctions - critical concerns for self-driving vehicles.
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BlueBorne Uses Bluetooth to Spread Malware, Can Potentially Infect 5.3 Billion Devices Globally: Report
The researchers have informed Microsoft, Google, Linux, and Apple about the 'BlueBorne' attack, and some have even rolled out patches for it.
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Popular Taxi, Ride-Sharing Apps Affected by New 'Faketoken' Android Trojan: Kaspersky
According to Kaspersky Lab, the new version of Faketoken targets mostly Russian users but it believes the geography of attacks could easily be extended in the future.
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BSNL Malware Attack, WhatsApp Android Beta Launcher, Lenovo K8 Note India Launch, and More: Your 360 Daily
BSNL routers affected by malware attack, Lenovo K8 Note India launch date announced, and WhatsApp for Android gets launcher shortcuts.
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New Firewall Claimed to Better Protect Android Devices From Threats
"Our technology doesn't require device manufacturers to understand or modify any new code," said Yossi Oren from BGU.
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OnePlus 5 Price in India Revealed, Flipkart Sale Continues, Jio SIM Deliveries, and More: Your 360 Daily
OnePlus 5's India launch, Flipkart sale on smartphones, Reliance Jio's expansion plans, and much more.
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India Tops Global List For Mobile Malware Attacks: Report
In a startling revelation, India now tops the list for mobile malware attacks globally, surpassing the United States and Canada, with a disappointing step-up from its previous third-place ranking, according to a report.
-
ToxicPanda Banking Trojan Infects Over 1,500 Android Smartphones, Targets 16 Banks: Report
ToxicPanda has been detected by security researchers as a new banking trojan, infected devices in Europe and Latin America. It is used to remotely take over accounts on compromised phones, allowing attackers to transfer funds while bypassing a bank's security measures. ToxicPanda was reportedly found on over 1,500 devices, while targeting users of ...
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Medusa Banking Trojan Makes Comeback With Upgrades Targeting Android Devices in Seven Countries
Medusa, a banking Trojan, which was first identified in 2020, has reportedly returned with several new upgrades that make it more threatening. The new variant of the malware is also said to be targeting more regions than before. A report has found it to be active in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, the UK, and the US. Medusa primarily attacks ...
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Ukrainian Officials’ Phone Targeted by Hackers Amid Russian Invasion: Cybersecurity Expert
Ukrainian officials’ phones have been targeted by hackers as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, claims a senior cybersecurity official. Victor Zhora, the deputy head of Ukraine's State Special Communications Service, said that phones being used by the country's public servants had come under sustained targeting.
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Kaspersky Decodes Yanluowang Ransomware, Offers Free Decryptor to Recover Files
Kaspersky spotted the flaw in the encryption code of Yanluowang malware, which will help victims recover affected files without the attackers' key.
-
Android Malware Linked to Russian Attackers Discovered, Can Record Audio and Track Your Location
A new Android malware has been discovered that records audio and track location once planted in the device. It has been found by the researchers at threat intelligence firm Lab52.
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CERT-In Says Mobile Banking Android Malware 'EventBot' Horsing Around in Cyberspace
"It is a mobile-banking Trojan and info-stealer that abuses Android''s in-built accessibility features to steal user data from financial applications, read user SMS messages and intercept SMS messages, allowing malware to bypass two-factor authentication," the CERT-In advisory said.
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After Spyware Scandal, WhatsApp Explains How To Prevent Pegasus Attack
Hit by a spyware scandal affecting several mobile phone users across the world, WhatsApp has told likely victims that they should install the latest version of the messaging software and actively update the mobile operating system of their devices to ensure protection against future attacks.
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GPlayed Trojan Masquerades as Google Play to Attack Android Devices: Cisco Talos
Cyber-attackers are said to be running tests on GPlayed but researchers have warned that it is shaping up as a serious threat.
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BlackBerry, Delphi Partner on Self-Driving Car Operating System
BlackBerry said its operating system would help guard against cyber attacks, malware and system malfunctions - critical concerns for self-driving vehicles.
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BlueBorne Uses Bluetooth to Spread Malware, Can Potentially Infect 5.3 Billion Devices Globally: Report
The researchers have informed Microsoft, Google, Linux, and Apple about the 'BlueBorne' attack, and some have even rolled out patches for it.
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Popular Taxi, Ride-Sharing Apps Affected by New 'Faketoken' Android Trojan: Kaspersky
According to Kaspersky Lab, the new version of Faketoken targets mostly Russian users but it believes the geography of attacks could easily be extended in the future.
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BSNL Malware Attack, WhatsApp Android Beta Launcher, Lenovo K8 Note India Launch, and More: Your 360 Daily
BSNL routers affected by malware attack, Lenovo K8 Note India launch date announced, and WhatsApp for Android gets launcher shortcuts.
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New Firewall Claimed to Better Protect Android Devices From Threats
"Our technology doesn't require device manufacturers to understand or modify any new code," said Yossi Oren from BGU.
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OnePlus 5 Price in India Revealed, Flipkart Sale Continues, Jio SIM Deliveries, and More: Your 360 Daily
OnePlus 5's India launch, Flipkart sale on smartphones, Reliance Jio's expansion plans, and much more.
