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This dangerous new malware is after your WhatsApp backups

Two instant messaging apps are stealing WhatsApp backups, among other sensitive data......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekJun 16th, 2023

A virus infected more than 11 million Android devices. Here’s what we know

The Necro malware uses devices to generate revenue and income streams for the attacker......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 29th, 2024

Florida girds for arrival of "catastrophic" Hurricane Helene

An increasingly powerful hurricane threatening "catastrophic," dangerous storm surges and flooding was forecast to smash into Florida's Gulf coast on Thursday, as thousands of residents evacuated towns along the US state's shoreline......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 26th, 2024

The Pogues are back in the gold game in the Outer Banks season 4 trailer

After finding the lost city of El Dorado, the Pogues set out on another dangerous treasure hunt in the Outer Banks season 4 trailer......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 25th, 2024

Transportation, logistics companies targeted with lures impersonating fleet management software

Financially motivated threat actors are targeting North American companies in the transportation and logistics sector with tailored lures, info-stealing malware, and a clever new trick. How the attack unfolds According to Proofpoint threat researcher.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

Hackers are leveraging pirated games to spread malware

There's been a rise in fake CAPTCHA tests that are tricking users looking for pirated PC games into installing malware......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

11 million devices infected with botnet malware hosted in Google Play

Necro infiltrated Google Play in 2019. It recently returned. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Five years ago, researchers made a grim discovery—a legitimate Android app in the Google Play market that was surreptitiously.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

Experts discover the deadly genetics of cholera, which could be key to its prevention

Experts have used a cutting-edge computational approach to discover the genetic factors that make the bacteria behind cholera so dangerous—which could be key to preventing this deadly disease......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

Windscribe review: build your own plan with this unique VPN

I tested Windscribe, a VPN with a free service, low-cost plans, and a malware blocker. I explored its strengths, weaknesses, and overall value......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

WhatsApp now lets users explore Channels by category

WhatsApp last year introduced Channels, a new one-way way to send text, photos, videos, and stickers to multiple people at once. Following an update that brought voice messages and polls to Channels, the feature is now getting an advanced search by c.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Windows users targeted with fake human verification pages delivering malware

For a while now, security researchers have been warning about fake human verification pages tricking Windows users into inadvertently installing malware. A recently exposed campaign showed how some users end up on these pages. Beware of fake human ve.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Scientists can now predict catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide

Indiana University researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of "river avulsion," offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically change course. Published in Nature, this breakthrough study sh.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Kremlin calls Stoltenberg"s comments on missile strikes on Russia "dangerous"

Kremlin calls Stoltenberg"s comments on missile strikes on Russia "dangerous".....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

WhatsApp is about to lot more fun with customization options!

In an upcoming WhatsApp update, it looks like the company is about to introduce more customization options to the app. The post WhatsApp is about to get a lot more fun with customization options! appeared first on Phandroid. In terms of de.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

How scientists are keeping the Orion spacecraft safe from radiation

NASA's Orion spacecraft will need to protect astronauts from dangerous radiation when they visit the moon in the upcoming Artemis missions......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Watch: Speeders caught on dangerous stretch of I-90

Watch: Speeders caught on dangerous stretch of I-90.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Vote for Kamala Harris to Support Science, Health and the Environment

Kamala Harris has plans to improve health, boost the economy and mitigate climate change. Donald Trump has threats and a dangerous record.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Meta bans Russian media outlet RT, citing ‘foreign interference activity’

Meta announced Monday that it has banned RT and other Russian state media outlets from its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, among others, citing ‘foreign interference activity’ in the US presidential election......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

WhatsApp Status updates is becoming more like Instagram

It seems that WhatsApp is planning to allow contacts tagging in Status updates, making it similar to Instagram Stories. The post WhatsApp Status updates is becoming more like Instagram appeared first on Phandroid. Due to Meta owning WhatsA.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

1.3 million Android-based TV boxes backdoored; researchers still don’t know how

Infection corrals devices running AOSP-based firmware into a botnet. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers still don’t know the cause of a recently discovered malware infection affecting almost 1.3 million streami.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

Millions of Android streaming boxes hit by damaging malware

Vo1d backdoor is compromising older streaming boxes powered by Android......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024