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Notorious Malware, Spam Host “Prospero” Moves to Kaspersky Lab

Krebs on Security

One of the most notorious providers of abuse-friendly “bulletproof” web hosting for cybercriminals has started routing its operations through networks run by the Russian antivirus and security firm Kaspersky Lab , KrebsOnSecurity has learned. A fake browser update page pushing mobile malware. Image: Intrinsec.

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Norton vs McAfee: Compare Antivirus Software 2025

eSecurity Planet

Norton 360 and McAfee Total Protection are device and user security solutions that focus on antivirus but also offer additional features like VPNs. 5 Customer support: 5/5 Norton Antivirus and Norton 360 are antivirus and security plans for consumers to protect up to 10 devices, including phones and tablets. 5 Pricing: 3.7/5

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Chinese Android phones shipped with malware-laced WhatsApp, Telegram apps

Security Affairs

” In September, security researchers from G DATA discovered more than two dozen Android mobile phones from different manufacturers already infected by pre-installed malware. .” concludes the report that includes indicators of compromise (IoCs).

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New Triada Trojan comes preinstalled on Android devices

Security Affairs

In March 2018, security researchers at Antivirus firmDr.Web discovered that 42 models of low-cost Android smartphones were shipped with the Android.Triada.231 The Triada Trojan was spotted for the first time in 2016 by researchers at Kaspersky Lab who considered it the most advanced mobile threat seen to the date of the discovery.

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44% of people encounter a mobile scam every single day, Malwarebytes finds

Malwarebytes

Confusingly, even legitimate businesses now lean on outreach tactics that have long been favored by online scammers—asking people to scan QR codes, download mobile apps, and trade direct messages with, essentially, strangers. READ THE REPORT Here are some of the key findings: 77% of people worry about mobile scams and threats.

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New sophisticate malware SuperCard X targets Androids via NFC relay attacks

Security Affairs

Since victims often do not recall their PIN immediately, the attackers guide them through their mobile banking application to retrieve this sensitive information.” The malware maintains a low detection rate among antivirus solutions due to its minimal permission model and narrow focus on NFC relay attacks.

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SarangTrap Malware Campaign Weaponizes Emotion

SecureWorld News

This mobile malware campaign uses emotional lures, polished user interfaces, and fake dating platforms to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data—and it's evolving fast. Newer Android variants omit SMS permissions from the manifest while retaining the exfiltration code, allowing them to evade dynamic analysis and antivirus tools.