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  Your smartphone apps may have Malware: Follow these steps to check and stay safe

  Technology | February 03, 2025 13:24 IST

  Google has introduced the Play Protect feature to tackle security threats, for Android users, which regularly scans apps downloaded from the Google Play Store and also performs routine security checks on your smartphone.

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  Smartphone virus: How to detect a malware on your handset and steps to fix it

  Technology | November 30, 2024 12:05 IST

  Malware can be dangerous, but with these simple steps, you can keep your smartphone safe and functioning optimally. Take action early to prevent bigger issues down the road.

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  This malware threatens millions of Android users by stealing banking details

  Technology | November 04, 2024 17:28 IST

  New FakeCall malware has been discovered targeting Android users. This malware steals banking information from users' phones, leading to financial fraud without their knowledge.

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  Ransomware is highest cyber threat in India: Report

  Technology | March 21, 2024 13:36 IST

  A new report surfaced which showcased that human error remains the leading cause of data breaches, with around 34 per cent of enterprises pinpointing this as the root cause for cyber attacks and ransomware.

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  Cyber attack cases in India rise 15 per cent in 2023: Report

  Business | January 23, 2024 11:14 IST

  The number of weekly attacks per organisation reached 2,138 in India, a 15 per cent surge since the previous year.

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  Android users, Alert! If you installed these apps, remove 'Xamalicious' now | Key things to know

  Technology | December 28, 2023 14:55 IST

  Security experts at McAfee have uncovered a sneaky Android backdoor named 'Xamalicious,' infecting over 338,000 devices through malicious apps on Google Play.

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  Malware alert: Beware of these signs your Android device is showing | Tips to be safe

  Technology | December 06, 2023 11:15 IST

  Google has come up with a way to deal with malware for Android devices. But before going ahead, one must be aware of the signs which could let you know if the device is infected with malware or not. Here are the details you must know.

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  Threat alert: This malware Android app steals data, records calls, and accesses camera

  Technology | October 18, 2023 12:57 IST

  SpyNote, a stealthy malware, undertakes a clandestine operation to steal text messages and sensitive banking details. Cybersecurity analysts at F-Secure, a renowned security firm, have unveiled SpyNote's methods in a recent report.

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  Indian Government alerts citizens to malware threat on Android via social media

  Technology | September 06, 2023 6:34 IST

  While the source of this threat remains unknown, the advisory highlights a recent incident where cybercriminals used Telegram to distribute fake versions of popular apps like ChatGPT, Instagram, Opera Mini, and YouTube.

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  3 malware which has been stealing data from the smartphone

  Technology | August 08, 2023 8:35 IST

  Recently it was discovered that there are round three new malware- DarkGate, Emotet, and LokiBot have been detected. All these three malware are reportedly dangerous and they hang the system after entering the high-security system.

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  Government launches affordable antivirus app, grants insights into app permissions

  Technology | June 09, 2023 18:31 IST

  Good news for those who don't want to invest in expensive paid antivirus software! The government has introduced an excellent antivirus app that offers an affordable solution. This app not only provides protection against malware but also grants users the ability to monitor and control the app.

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  Goldoson malware infects 60 Google Play apps with 100 million downloads

  Technology | April 17, 2023 9:30 IST

  The Android malware was discovered by McAfee's research team which stated that it can collect a range of sensitive data, including information on the user's installed apps, WiFi, GPS locations and Bluetooth-connected devices.

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  Protect your phone from malware, ransomware and viruses with these five easy steps

  April 04, 2023 20:15 IST

  The convenience of using our smartphones also makes them vulnerable to malware. Fortunately, there are simple steps we can take to protect our phones from these threats.

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  Why India faces more than 300 million malware attacks daily? Report

  Technology | February 28, 2023 14:37 IST

  Botnet and malware code are reusable and efficient, they have cost-effective ways for criminals to build successful attack vectors while making iterative changes, and fine-tuning their attacks to sidestep detection. The total count of Botnets in India was 204,554,825, which is more than 2.2 mn.

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  Beware of this new YouTube Scam: PennyWise, a new crypto-stealing malware on YouTube

  Technology | July 07, 2022 19:11 IST

  The new cryptocurrency malware has been tricking users to download software, which will steal the data from 30 crypto wallets of the user and browser extensions as well.

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  Google introduces a new feature to warn about suspicious files on Drive

  Technology | December 15, 2022 16:03 IST

  Google has recently added a new security feature to Drive for helping its users to start displaying a warning banner when you are about to download and open a potentially dubious document, image, or any type of file.

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  Over 90% of all pandemic-related malware took form of Trojans: Report

  Technology | June 28, 2021 18:20 IST

  Trojans pose one of the biggest threats to consumers this year, with them accounting for 90 per cent of all pandemic-related malware.

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  Malware hidden in 28 Chrome, Edge extensions hits 30 lakh people

  Technology | December 17, 2020 19:51 IST

  Threat Intelligence researchers from cybersecurity firm Avast have identified malware hidden in at least 28 third-party Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge extensions that may have affected 30 lakh users worldwide.

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  143 million malware hit consumer smart devices in Q2: Report

  Technology | September 08, 2020 15:34 IST

  Among the top scams that were reported during the April-June period were free Netflix subscriptions and fraud PM CARE Fund apps.

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  Apple accidentally approved malware to enter Macs: Know what is it

  Technology | September 01, 2020 14:16 IST

  he malware passed through a strict Apple process called "notarisation," that scans an app for security issues. Once approved, Mac's in-built security screening software called "Gatekeeper" allowed the app to run.