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Faux Telegram app
Are you sure that's Telegram? Convincing fake app can steal your login credentials

By Kimberly Gedeon Published

According to researchers at Check Point, there's a malicious app masquerading as the Telegram app, and it looks legit, too.

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Apple’s encrypted messaging is in danger in the UK — here’s why
Apple’s encrypted messaging is in danger in the UK — here’s why

By Mark Anthony Ramirez Published

Lawmakers in the UK are seeking access to your personal messages, and companies like Apple and Meta are ready to fight.

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spyware victim depicted with GPS pointer and giant eye
This hidden spyware app was hacked revealing thousands of users' data — was it on your phone?

By Sean Riley Published

A popular spyware app distributed on almost 250,000 Android devices has been hacked according to its developer, revealing data on both the app's customers and those being monitored by it.

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Android banking trojan
This sneaky Android trojan is stealing from victims' bank apps — do you have it on your phone?

By Sean Riley Published

The 'Anatsa' trojan is back and dangerous as ever

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A phone with an open eye secretly spies on viewer
Your phone is listening to you — here's how to stop it

By Rael Hornby Published

Your phone is listening to your every word, and you don't even know it. Follow our guide to find out how to stop it.

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Apple Passkeys
Apple is making you virtually unhackable with Passkeys — but there’s a catch (for now)

By Jason England Published

Apple is bringing Passkeys to your Apple ID in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma. This is a huge step forward for account security, and removes the need for a password altogether.

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spyware victim depicted with GPS pointer and giant eye
Don't trust these 3 disturbing apps — two of 'em can track your live movements

By Kimberly Gedeon Published

Cybersecurity firm Cyfirma discovered three suspicious apps from a threat group called "DoNot."

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Thief climbing out of phone with WhatsApp data
Free chat apps were caught stealing users' WhatsApp data — delete them before you're next

By Kimberly Gedeon Published

Two apps masquerading as messaging platforms have the ability to snatch users' WhatsApp backup data.

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A pirate ship sails across shampoo soap suds
Ahoy! New Chrome extension malware targets "savvy" movie and games enthusiasts

By Rael Hornby Published

Luckily for us, new Chrome malware known as "Shampoo" mostly targets people who illegally watch movies online — (sigh) here's how to remove it.

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Android malware
Beware! Over 60,000 Android apps are infected with this malware — is it on your phone?

By Sean Riley Published

This Android malware is in over 60,000 unique apps and could be used to install trojans, ransomware, or steal your financial information. Here's how to protect your phone.

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