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Does Avast Free Protect Against Ransomware in Your Mobile Device

Hacker Combat

As many antivirus companies continue to work diligently to develop features that can safeguard your data, the question that arises among many android users is, does Avast free protect against ransomware in mobile devices? How Safe from Ransomware is your Mobile Device with Avast Free? It is easy to download and navigate.

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OmniVision disclosed a data breach after the 2023 Cactus ransomware attack

Security Affairs

The company designs and develops digital imaging products for use in mobile phones, laptops, netbooks and webcams, security and surveillance cameras, entertainment, automotive and medical imaging systems. OmniVision Technologies Inc. In 2023, the imaging sensors manufacturer was the victim of a Cactus ransomware attack.

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Victim records deleted after spyware vendor compromised

Malwarebytes

Namely, deletion from the network, which means the compromised mobiles can no longer upload data to the WebDetetive network. If the website is mobile only, it may redirect me or refuse entry if I’m not running an identifiable mobile browser. Use an antivirus on your phone.

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Understanding and Recognizing Tech Abuse

SecureWorld News

A common example of this is surveillance. We normalize the use of surveilling and tracking young people through "parentware" or spyware (software which allows someone to see what someone else is doing on their device) and apps which enable the tracking of someone's location. Earlier, I discussed the normalization of surveillance.

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The state of stalkerware in 2020

SecureList

In total, 53,870 of our mobile users were affected globally by stalkerware in 2020. The Coalition Against Stalkerware warns that stalkerware “may facilitate intimate partner surveillance, harassment, abuse, stalking, and/or violence.” The risks of stalkerware can go beyond the online sphere and enter the physical world.

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Top 10 Malware Strains of 2021

SecureWorld News

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. Remcos, short for Remote Control and Surveillance, was leveraged by malicious cyber actors conducting mass phishing campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic to steal personal data and credentials.

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Dangerous permissions detected in top Android health apps

Security Affairs

Leading Android health apps expose users to avoidable threats like surveillance and identity theft, due to their risky permissions. The Android challenge In the digital age, mobile applications have become an integral part of our lives, transforming the way we communicate, work, and entertain ourselves. Cybernews has the story.