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Malware Ridden Fake CAPTCHAs Make Me Hate CAPTCHAs Even More

Is that CAPTCHA you just encountered real? Find out how fake CAPTCHAs are installing hidden malware and how to stay safe.

North Korean job scammers target JavaScript and Python developers with fake interview tasks spreading malware

Operation Dream Job is evolving once again, and now comes through malicious dependencies on bare-bones projects.
Bleeping Computer

New malware service guarantees phishing extensions on Chrome web store

A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) called 'Stanley' promises malicious Chrome extensions that can clear Google's review process and publish them to the Chrome Web Store. Researchers at end-to-end data ...
Bleeping Computer

New ClickFix attacks abuse Windows App-V scripts to push malware

A new malicious campaign mixes the ClickFix method with fake CAPTCHA and a signed Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) script to ultimately deliver the Amatera infostealing malware. The ...
PC World

Android users beware! This security app is actually malware in disguise

PCWorld reports that Bitdefender researchers discovered a sophisticated Android malware campaign called ‘TrustBastion’ that disguises itself as a security app to steal sensitive data. The malware uses ...
Tom's Guide

Thousands of TP-Link routers have been infected by a botnet to spread malware

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Lifehacker

Moltbot (Formerly Clawdbot) Already Has a Malware Problem

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...
Tom's Guide

A new spyware called ZeroDayRat can take over your iPhone or Android via text — here is how to stay safe

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PC Magazine

Windows 10 Security Alert: Do This Now to Reduce Your Risk of Being Hacked

Now that Windows 10 has reached the end of support, it's increasingly appealing to cybercriminals. While upgrading is recommended, you don't have to switch immediately—here's how you can keep your ...
ZDNet

I tested the best antivirus software for Windows: Here's what I'd use to protect my PC

ZDNET experts put every product through rigorous testing and research to curate the best options for you. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn Our Process 'ZDNET Recommends': ...
PC Magazine

Chinese Hackers Hit Notepad++ to Serve Malicious Update

I also cover cyber threats, from ransomware gangs to the emergence of AI-based malware. Earlier this year, the FTC forced Avast to pay consumers $16.5 million for secretly harvesting and selling their ...