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6 key mobile and IoT/OT attack trend findings

Network World

Overall, ThreatLabz tracked a rise in financially motivated mobile attacks – with 111% growth in spyware and 29% growth in banking malware – most of which can bypass multifactor authentication (MFA). Top Mobile and IoT/OT trends Rise in financially-motivated mobile threats, including a 111% rise in spyware and 29% growth in banking malware.

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Google cites progress in Android security, but patching issues linger

Network World

percent of Android devices had installed a " potentially harmful application ," such as spyware, a Trojan, or other malicious software. percent, for Android phones that downloaded apps exclusively from the Google Play store. By the end of last year, less than 0.71 That figure was even lower, at 0.05

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Fake BMI calculator app on Amazon Appstore steals your data

Dataconomy

A malicious Android spyware application, dubbed ‘BMI CalculationVsn,’ has been discovered on the Amazon Appstore, posing as a health tool while stealthily stealing data from users. This application was identified by McAfee Labs researchers, who promptly notified Amazon, resulting in its removal from the store.

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New FurBall Android Malware Used to Spy on Iranian Citizens

SecureWorld News

This version has similar spyware functionality as before, except " the threat actors slightly obfuscated class and method names, strings, logs, and server URIs." Though it has the Google Play logo, the app is not available in the Google Play store and downloads directly from Domestic Kitten's server.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Download AVG Antivirus For Android

Galido

Did you know that you may download an app that can destroy your device without you even knowing it? Many apps that seem harmless are downloaded, but sometimes they can bring destruction and mayhem to your device. AVG offers a free antivirus to download , installation of the AVG app is very simple. Protect Your Device.

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This new spyware named “SpyNote” can read SMS, access camera

Dataconomy

The ruse is convincing, warning users about an impending volcanic eruption and encouraging them to download an app to stay informed. If iOS users try downloading the app, they are directed to the legitimate IT alert website. Keep Your Software Updated: Regularly update your device’s operating system and applications.

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Kaspersky: SparkCat malware is a nightmare for crypto owners

Dataconomy

Kaspersky researchers have identified a malware campaign, dubbed SparkCat, distributing malicious applications on both Android and iOS platforms since March 2024. Image: Kaspersky Kaspersky highlighted that infected Google Play applications have been downloaded over 242,000 times.

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