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Malware has infected 1.3 million Android TV boxes in 197 countries

TechSpot

The malware embeds itself within the system storage area, allowing it to download and install third-party software remotely when commanded by an attacker. Read Entire Article

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Millions of Android phones come with pre-installed malware, and there's no easy fix

TechSpot

Last month, we learned that malware had been discovered in 60 Android apps with over 100 million downloads – another black eye for the mobile operating system that has an estimated three billion active users worldwide. Malicious developers regularly exploit various loopholes in Google's app vetting process to create apps.

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Google Takes Legal Action Against CryptBot Malware Distributors

SecureWorld News

Google has obtained a temporary court order to disrupt the distribution of CryptBot, a Windows-based information-stealing malware that has infected more than 670,000 computers in 2022. The harvested data is then sold to other attackers for use in data breach campaigns.

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Top 10 Malware Strains of 2021

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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Mac users beware! Delete these malware-infected apps now

Dataconomy

Cybersecurity threats are evolving, and the latest menace targeting Mac users involves sophisticated proxy trojan malware. This malicious software lurks within seemingly harmless downloads of popular macOS applications, posing a significant risk to the security of your device.

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Raspberry Robin malware is the danger lurking inside your USB

Dataconomy

Malware continues to plague organizations and individuals alike and one of the more insidious strains in recent times is the Raspberry Robin malware. Cybercriminals tirelessly devise new technologies and strategies to infiltrate systems, steal data, and disrupt lives.

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Cybercriminals Bought Facebook Ads for a Fake Clubhouse App That Was Riddled With Malware

Gizmodo

Cybercriminals have been pushing Facebook users to download a Clubhouse app “for PC,” something that doesn’t exist. The app is actually a trojan designed to inject malware into your computer. The popular new invite-only chat app is only available on iPhone but worldwide interest in the platform has risen and users are… Read more.

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