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How to keep your Android device immune to malicious vaccine themed apps

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But now, Bitdefender researchers have found multiple apps taking advantage of mobile users looking for information about the vaccines or seeking an appointment to get the jab. Here’s what to pay attention to if currently you are not using a mobile protection solution, which could keep your device safe. Repackaged adware.

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How to keep your Android device immune to malicious coronavirus vaccine themed apps

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But now, Bitdefender researchers have found multiple apps taking advantage of mobile users looking for information about the vaccines or seeking an appointment to get the jab. Here’s what to pay attention to if currently you are not using a mobile protection solution, which could keep your device safe. Repackaged adware.

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Apple removed the popular app Adware Doctor because steals user browsing history

Security Affairs

Apple has removed one of the most popular anti-malware app called Adware Doctor:Anti Malware &Ad from the official macOS App Store. Adware Doctor the top paid utility in the official Mac App Store, it has a good reputation with thousands of reviews and a 4.8 Adware Doctor is stealing your privacy. star rating.

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Gaming-related cyberthreats in 2020 and 2021

SecureList

This rapid growth owes a lot to the surge in mobile gaming and focus on social interaction during the pandemic. Mobile games especially draw ever more users. Mobile games especially draw ever more users. Analysts predict that mobile gaming will account for $90.7 Global consumer spending on mobile games reached $44.7

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IT threat evolution Q1 2021. Non-mobile statistics

SecureList

Analysis of network threats in Q1 2021 continued to show ongoing attempts to attack servers with a view to brute-force passwords for network services such as Microsoft SQL Server, RDP and SMB. Updated adware for the new Macs also immediately appeared, in particular the Pirrit family (whose members placed high in our Top 20 threats for macOS).

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Cyber secure your Smart Phone by doing so

CyberSecurity Insiders

So, just by simply following the below steps, you can not only secure your smart phone from hacking campaigns, but also keep it free from adware or mining malware. 1- Always use a 4 digit or a 6 digit password to lock the phone as it helps in keeping the data out of reach of unwanted minds.

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How to Remove Malware: Removal Steps for Windows & Mac

eSecurity Planet

Strange Pop-Up Window Messages Unwanted pop-up advertisements or messages that display even while you are not surfing the internet might indicate the presence of adware or other types of malware. Log on to your Mac by entering your device password. Remove Pop-Up Ads Pop-up ads are often a result of adware, a type of malware.

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