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Secureworks has discovered malware in online advertising
Fri, 21st Apr 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Secureworks has found that Bumblebee malware is being spread through malicious online advertising, such as Google ads.
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Bitdefender finds malicious campaign active on Google Play
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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smartphones
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cloud services
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endpoint protection
New research from Bitdefender reveals a Google Play campaign bypassing security checks to deliver potentially malicious content and ads.
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Top tips to avoid downloading malicious online banking apps
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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endpoint protection
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malware
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digital banking
Fake apps may require excessive permissions, demand administrator rights, or simply request you enter your banking details and related information.
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Malicious apps discovered on Google Play - some lurking for more than a year
Tue, 30th May 2017
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malware
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endpoint protection
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smartphones
Check Point, a security software company, has revealed that their researchers discovered another widespread malware campaign on Google Play.
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Australia a target for ‘designer’ cyber threats
Wed, 4th May 2016
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endpoint protection
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cybersecurity
With cybercriminals having a deliberate hand in creating threats that look authentic and are targeted, it is more difficult to recognise spam.
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Malware and malicious apps increasing in NZ
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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malware
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Malware detections and the number of malicious app downloads by mobile device users in New Zealand increased in the second quarter of 2015.