Hack Read |
Hundreds of Malicious Android Apps Masked as Anti-virus Software
Hack Read With the recent surge in ransomware attacks, it is no surprise to see that attackers have capitalized on the opportunity and played on people's fears by of. |
BIT |
Beware of malicious fake antivirus apps for mobiles
BIT A security firm has found hundreds of apps that purport to protect mobile devices are actually malware. Given the amount of mobile malware doing the rounds, it seems prudent to use some kind of security software, especially on Android phones and tablets. |
International Business Times |
WannaCry Ransomware: Fake Antivirus Apps For Android Don't Protect Against Malware Attacks
International Business Times A new wave of apps appearing in the Google Play Store purport to protect devices against the WannaCry ransomware attack that infected hundreds of thousands of computers around the world earlier this month, but may present their own security risks. |
The Independent |
'Crazy bad' Windows bug used antivirus to infect computers
The Independent A recently discovered vulnerability in Windows has been described by security experts as “the worst Windows remote code execution in recent memory.” It allowed cyber criminals to remotely gain control of a computer running Microsoft's desktop operating … |