SecureList

JANUARY 16, 2024

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of mobile security, hunting for malware in the iOS ecosystem is akin to navigating a labyrinth with invisible walls. Imagine having a digital compass that not only guides you through this maze, but also reveals the hidden mechanisms of iOS malware previously shrouded in mystery.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

MARCH 21, 2024

Lately, we’ve spotted sneaky malware on Android. The post Beware: Malicious Android Malware Disguised as Government Alerts. appeared first on Quick Heal Blog. In our high-tech world, sneaky cyber threats can pop up anywhere.

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Graham Cluley

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Finland’s National Cyber Security Centre has issued a warning about malicious SMS messages that have been spammed out to mobile users, directing iPhone owners to phishing sites and Android users to download malware. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2023

Security experts warn that a Kyocera Android printing app is vulnerable to improper intent handling and can be abused to drop malware. An improper intent handling issue affecting the Kyocera Android printing app can allow malicious applications to drop malware. ” reads the advisory published by the JVN.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 6, 2021

Users primarily located in Germany are experiencing malware that downloads and installs on their Gigaset mobile devices—right out of the box! The culprit installing these malware apps is the Update app, package name com.redstone.ota.ui, which is a pre-installed system app. Malware behavior. Gigaset GS160; Android OS 8.1.0

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SC Magazine

MAY 6, 2021

Researchers on Thursday reported that despite a 50% increase in mobile device management (MDM) adoption during the past year, average quarterly exposure to phishing attacks on mobile devices in the financial sector rose by 125% – and malware and app risk exposure increased by more than five times.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 13, 2022

New research conducted by a Dutch mobile security company recently discovered a network of phishing websites targeting Italian online-banking users to get a hold of their credentials. The post New Android Banking Malware Deployed Using Vishing appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. How […].

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 12, 2022

Fakecalls, an Android banking malware, has a powerful feature that allows it to hijack calls to a bank’s customer service number and connect the target directly with the malware’s operators. The post Calls to Banks Customer Support Intercepted by Fakecalls Mobile Banking Trojan appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A new strain of mobile malware targeting Brazil and other LATAM nations has just been discovered. The malware is designed to steal sensitive data and […] The post PixPirate Malware Is Actively Stealing Banking Passwords appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 28, 2020

based supplier of fraud management technology, documented how iFunny distributed data-stealing malware and, in doing so, actually targeted smartphone users in the key swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. It vividly illustrates how threat actors have gravitated to hacking vulnerable mobile apps. Harvesting profiles.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

New versions of Prilex point-of-sale (POS) malware have been spotted in the wild. The NFC chips found in credit cards and mobile devices […] The post New Versions of Prilex POS Malware Can Block Contactless Transactions appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

SharkBot malware is back in Google Play Store where two SharkbotDopper apps were identified. The two malicious apps are “Mister Phone Cleaner” and “Kylhavy Mobile Security,” both having cumulatively over 60,000 installations.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

MAY 6, 2024

We’re Midway into 2024, and the threat landscape is evolving with new variants of viruses and malware that. The post The Threat Landscape: Emerging Viruses and Malware to Watch Out For in 2024 appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2023

HYAS researchers recently developed proof-of-concept (PoC) malware that leverages AI both to eliminate the need for command and control (C2) infrastructure and to generate new malware on the fly in order to evade detection algorithms.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

Facebook discovered a new information-stealing malware, dubbed ‘NodeStealer,’ that is being distributed on Meta. NodeStealer is a new information-stealing malware distributed on Meta that allows stealing browser cookies to hijack accounts on multiple platforms, including Facebook, Gmail, and Outlook. environment.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2022

Researchers discovered five vulnerabilities that can be exploited to remotely hack hospital Aethon’s TUG autonomous mobile robots. A TUG is an autonomous mobile robot designed for hospitals by Aethon. SecurityAffairs – hacking, TUG autonomous mobile robots). To nominate, please visit:? Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Related: Using mobile apps to radicalize youth. Malware, including ransomware, is a fast-growing criminal market. The joint threat advisory mentions “spear phishing” as a gateway through which malware can be launched. In May, the infamous Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack disrupted nationwide fuel supply to most of the U.S.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 7, 2021

A security flaw affecting Qualcomm’s mobile station modems (MSM) was recently disclosed by Check Point’s research team, who claims that the vulnerability could be exploited to inject malicious code into the phone by using the Android OS as an entry point.

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Graham Cluley

AUGUST 17, 2023

Are you the kind of person who runs the beta-test versions of mobile apps before they are officially released? Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. If so, the FBI is warning you to be on your guard.

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Security Affairs

MAY 5, 2023

Fleckpe is a new Android subscription Trojan that spreads via Google Play, the malware discovered by Kaspersky is hidden in photo editing apps, smartphone wallpaper packs, and other general-purpose apps. In case the subscription process requires a confirmation code, the malware is able to get it from the notifications.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 12, 2021

More than 500,000 Huawei smartphone users have downloaded applications infected with the Joker malware that incidentally subscribes them to premium mobile services. Dubbed “the malware that signs you up for pricey services”, Joker has been flooding Android markets for the last few years.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A family of malicious apps from developer Mobile apps Group are listed on Google Play and infected with Android/Trojan.HiddenAds.BTGTHB. Yet, the developer is still on Google Play dispensing its latest HiddenAds malware. Yet, the developer is still on Google Play dispensing its latest HiddenAds malware. Delayed ungratification.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

An Android app with over 10 million installations spread malware to its users in a recent update. A December 2020 update infected users with a Trojan-style malware that bombards users with unwanted advertising. Barcode Scanner is an app available in the Google Play store for Android devices.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

APRIL 12, 2022

While the world is still adapting to the new normal and mobile devices replace PCs as the primary. The post Worried about your mobile security? Here’s how to secure your device and enhance performance appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

JUNE 11, 2021

The post Google Play store applications laced with Joker malware yet again appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice. For the last three years, Joker Trojan is making its way on Google Play Store. Quick Heal Security.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2022

Researchers devised an attack technique to tamper the firmware and execute a malware onto a Bluetooth chip when an iPhone is “off.” An attacker with privileged access can exploit this bug to develop a malware that can run on an iPhone Bluetooth chip even when it is off. To nominate, please visit:? Pierluigi Paganini.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 6, 2022

RatMilad, a new Android malware that masquerades as a VPN and phone number spoofing app, has been observed to target a Middle Eastern enterprise mobile device. The post A New Android Spyware Called RatMilad Is Targeting Enterprise Devices appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2022

Threat actors are targeting Ukrainian government agencies with phishing attacks delivering the IcedID malware. The Ukrainian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) uncovered new phishing campaigns aimed at infecting systems of Ukrainian government agencies with the IcedID malware. ” reads the analysis published by CERT-UA.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 15, 2021

Dubbed “the malware that signs you up for pricey services”, Joker has been flooding Android markets for the last few years, generally infecting apps on Google’s Play Store. Back in April, however, the malware also occurred on Huawei’s platform, infecting more than 500,000 users.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2023

On March 7, 2023, the researchers found a Linux variant of the PingPull that was uploaded to VirusTotal, it had a very low detection rate (3 out of 62) “Despite a largely benign verdict, additional analysis has determined that this sample is a Linux variant of PingPull malware. ” reads the analysis published by Unit 42.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

Experts pointed out that the malware is being actively developed. The malware can quickly adopt one-day vulnerabilities (within days of a published proof of concept).” sections “The Underdogs – Best Personal (non-commercial) Security Blog” and “The Tech Whizz – Best Technical Blog”). ” concludes the report.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

MAY 21, 2023

We’re Midway into 2023, and the threat landscape is evolving with new variants of viruses and malware that. The post The Threat Landscape: Emerging Viruses and Malware to Watch Out For in 2023 appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 29, 2021

In recent weeks, Zimperium zLabs researchers have discovered a new and aggressive strain of Android malware that is attacking Android smartphones. As stated by TechCrunch, researchers at mobile security firm Zimperium, this new malware disguises itself as a System Update application, which makes […].

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Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2022

The developers behind the BRATA Android malware have implemented additional features to avoid detection. The operators behind the BRATA Android malware have implemented more features to make their attacks stealthy. “TAs are modifying their code in order to tailor their malware on specific banking institutions.

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Cisco Security

JULY 5, 2021

Cisco Secure Endpoint (AMP for Endpoints) with Malware Analytics (ThreatGrid) offers Prevention, Detection, Threat Hunting and Response capabilities in a single solution. Orbital in Secure Endpoint with Malware Analytics can be used to search for computers that show indications of compromise from a sample analysis. 2 and ID.RA-3]

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Duo's Security Blog

AUGUST 23, 2022

Download the guide Retail Cybersecurity: The Journey to Zero Trust and learn how zero trust can help stop malware from accessing retail corporate and consumer data. They need extra protection from third-party vendors and contractors that may be breached. Ready to protect your retail company?

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Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The best way to stay up-to-date with the recent trends is by reading the top cybersecurity blogs. Here’s our list of the best cybersecurity blogs to read and follow. Securing Tomorrow SecuringTomorrow is a blog by McAfee, one of the biggest security software providers. Their main focus is on cybercrime investigations.

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