The operators of a malware botnet known as MyKings are believed to have made more than $24.7 million through what security researchers call a “clipboard hijacker.” First spotted in 2016, the MyKings botnet has been one of the most sprawling malware operations in recent years. Also known as the Smominru or the DarkCloud botnet, thisContinue reading “A malware botnet has made more than $24.7 million since 2019”
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This New Python-based Ransomware Unfolds Attacks in Record Time
What do we know? Sophos revealed that a new ransomware variant written in Python was deployed ten minutes after attackers broke into a TeamViewer account of the targeted organization. About Python-based ransomware The ransomware includes different sets of encryption keys, email addresses, and options for customizing the suffix to append the encrypted files. Once installed, theContinue reading “This New Python-based Ransomware Unfolds Attacks in Record Time”
28% Indian home PC users at high risk of cyberattack
Home users around the world have a 29.39 per cent chance of encountering any type of PC malware Nearly one third (28.22 per cent) of PC home users in India are at high risk of cyberattacks, according to a report by digital security and privacy provider Avast . Avast’s latest Global PC Risk Report alsoContinue reading “28% Indian home PC users at high risk of cyberattack”
How to know your mobile is hacked through Pegasus spyware ?
Israeli-made pegasus spyware is once again brought mobile spying fears to the fore, it’s time to identify whether your phone has spyware. Pegasus software spied on a long list of over 50,000 people from governments in 50 countries. Pegasus is a spy malware that affects iphone and Android mobile devices. Any authorised buyer can do spying on any of the devices.Continue reading “How to know your mobile is hacked through Pegasus spyware ?”
Android malware harms European banks
Researchers have provided a deep dive into Toddler, a new Android banking Trojan that is surging across Europe. In a report the PRODAFT Threat Intelligence (PTI) team said that the malware, also known as TeaBot/Anatsa, is part of a rising trend of mobile banking malware attacking countries, including Spain, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Toddler wasContinue reading “Android malware harms European banks”
Joker Malware Floods into Android Apps
The Joker premium billing-fraud malware is back on Google Play in a fresh onslaught, with an updated bag of tricks to evade scanners. The Joker mobile trojan is back on Google Play, with an uptick in malicious Android applications that hide the billing-fraud malware, researchers said. It’s also using new approaches to skirt past Google’sContinue reading “Joker Malware Floods into Android Apps”
How to Hack WhatsApp and Read Someone’s Messages without Their Phone
KNOW THE REALITY BEHIND THIS THOUGHT .. Spying on Loved Ones Relationships are complicated. At some point in time, a girl may be eager to know how can I read my boyfriend’s text messages without touching his phone; similarly, a boy wants to know how to hack my girlfriend’s phone. Married couples are also questioningContinue reading “How to Hack WhatsApp and Read Someone’s Messages without Their Phone”
PHISHING ATTACK
What is a phishing attack ?? Phishing is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. It occurs when an attacker, masquerading as a trusted entity, dupes a victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message. The recipient is then tricked into clicking a anContinue reading “PHISHING ATTACK”
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