The Adware Doctor Case Highlights the Lack of Safety in Mac App Store

If you’re an Apple fan or owner of their devices, perhaps you heard. The very popular anti-malware app for Mac called Adware Doctor was removed from the Mac App Store. The reason? The app was collection browsing histories, as well…Read more
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iOS Apps Packed with Location Data Monetization Code

Security researchers have made an aggravating discovery that concerns an increasing number of iOS apps, which have been used to silently and secretly collect location histories from tens of millions of Apple devices. To do so, the apps used packaged…… Continue reading iOS Apps Packed with Location Data Monetization Code

Fallout EK Spreads GandCrab, Leverages CVE-2018-4878, CVE-2018-8174

New security reports have landed indicating that the infamous GandCrab ransomware is currently being distributed by a new exploit kit known as Fallout. The Fallout EK is pushing the ransomware alongside downloader Trojans and potentially unwanted progr… Continue reading Fallout EK Spreads GandCrab, Leverages CVE-2018-4878, CVE-2018-8174

Apple to Release an Online Tool for Police to Request User Data

Apparently, Apple is planning to develop an online tool especially for police to formally request data about its users and to assemble a team to train police about what data can and cannot be obtained from the company, Reuters recently…Read more
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Remove Mimicry Ransomware. Restore .good Encrypted Files

Security researchers detected a new ransomware which belongs to the Hidden Tear family. The threat has been dubbed Mimicry ransomware, and it is appending the .good file extension to encrypted files. Researchers called the ransomware Mimicry because it… Continue reading Remove Mimicry Ransomware. Restore .good Encrypted Files

macOS Exploit Installs Malware Remotely via Custom URL Handlers in Safari

A brand new macOS exploit has been revealed by researchers. The exploit would allow remote installation of malware on the targeted system with the help of custom URL handlers in Safari. The researchers proved the attack in a demo. It…Read more
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MyShopcoupon Mac Adware – Remove and Stop Intrusive Ads

This article will help you to remove MyShopcoupon from your Mac. Follow the removal instructions for the unwanted software provided at the end. Have you encountered MyShopcoupon ads while browsing on your Mac device? If this is the case you…Read more… Continue reading MyShopcoupon Mac Adware – Remove and Stop Intrusive Ads

Even Google Can’t Distinguish Fake Tech Support from Legitimate

Tech-support scams have been around for several years, and during that time, they have definitely improved, becoming more difficult to detect or recognize. Unfortunately, this is not only true for online users but also for Google. It turns out that…R… Continue reading Even Google Can’t Distinguish Fake Tech Support from Legitimate

Family Orbit Spyware App Hacked, 281 Gigabytes’ of Kids’ Photos Exposed

Motherboard recently reported that a company [Family Orbit] that is selling spyware to parents to keep track of their children has been hacked. As a result, the pictures of hundreds of monitored children were leaked online, protected only by an…Read … Continue reading Family Orbit Spyware App Hacked, 281 Gigabytes’ of Kids’ Photos Exposed

CVE-2018-9489 Allows Permission Checks Bypass, Only Fixed in Android P

CVE-2018-9489 is the identifier of a brand new security flaw affecting Android. The vulnerability allows malicious apps to bypass permission checks and is also easily obtaining access to read more information. This could enable malware to track device … Continue reading CVE-2018-9489 Allows Permission Checks Bypass, Only Fixed in Android P