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One of Google’s Android partners turned 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet
Google bans an Android TV manufacturer after a hidden backdoor compromised 1.3 million set-top boxes into a criminal botnet.
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Google Disrupts 1.3 Million-Device Android Botnet, Says TV Box Maker Sold Criminal Access
Google has disrupted a 1.3 million-device Android botnet linked to an Android partner selling criminal access.
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Spooky New Infostealer Malware Uses AI to ‘Autodox’ Victims
The VOLTA infostealer is leveraging LLMs like Claude and Gemini to automatically rank the financial value of its victims based on stolen data.
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Identity thieves don’t need your password anymore. Here are 6 new account takeover threats
Identity thieves are evolving their tactics to bypass passwords entirely, utilizing six new account takeover threats to compromise online accounts.
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Unlisted Chrome extensions with 13M+ installs are hijacking search queries
Unlisted Chrome extensions with over thirteen million installs are actively hijacking default search engine settings.
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Scammers Are Taking Advantage of Hype for PS5 Emulators by Tricking Gamers Into Downloading Malware
Scammers are exploiting PlayStation 5 emulator hype by distributing password-stealing malware through deceptive GitHub repositories.
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AI coding agents hijacked using AGENTS.md file in Downloads folder
Security flaws allow hackers to hijack AI coding agents via malicious AGENTS.md files placed in user Downloads folders.
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Hackers Are Serving Malware To iPhones Via Hundreds Of Infected Websites
Cybercriminals are utilizing hundreds of infected websites to deploy malware targeting iPhone users and stealing cryptocurrency private keys.
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Hackers are turning web browsing into an iPhone trap
Hackers are exploiting web browsing to target iPhones through infected advertisements and expired analytics tags.
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How Israeli firm’s ‘zero-click’ malware attack poses global security risk
4 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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P7 DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit Adds Crypto Wallet Data Theft and Remote Commands
3 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Some cheap Android phones are shipping with malware baked in
Budget Android devices across more than 150 countries are shipping with pre-baked firmware malware.
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Google ads caught delivering convincing scareware ads to unsuspecting users
Google ads are delivering convincing scareware that locks browsers and pushes malware.
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MacSync malware uses public iCloud calendars to deliver new payloads
MacSync and PamStealer malware variants target macOS users with new payload delivery methods.
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New RemControl Android banking malware targets users in Europe and Canada
A new Android banking malware named RemControl is actively targeting users across Europe and Canada using AI-built overlays.
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Placeholder domain used in dev docs now serves ClickFix attacks
Threat actors are exploiting a common placeholder domain used in developer documentation to launch ClickFix malware attacks.
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RatHat is a new Android malware that records your screen touches to steal passwords
RatHat emerges as a new AI-powered Android malware designed to record screen touches and target credentials and bank accounts.
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New RatHat Android malware uses AI to automate device control
8 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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ClickFix attacks are tricking Mac and Windows users into hacking themselves
9 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix malware spreads via fake AI chat installers, hijacking Macs and PCs to steal credentials and crypto wallets
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New Android malware encrypts files, steals data, and harasses victims
The newly discovered Mantax Otax malware targets Android users with a combination of file encryption, data theft, and invasive surveillance.
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Researchers used AI to build a WeChat worm that spreads through phone calls
Researchers have demonstrated a new AI-powered worm capable of infiltrating WeChat and spreading through phone calls, signaling a shift in cyber threats.
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Hackers breach F5 BIG-IP APM devices to deploy Linux rootkit
Hackers compromise F5 BIG-IP APM devices to deploy a fileless Linux rootkit and inject memory-only PHP web shells.
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JSCeal Malware Can Bypass Google Authentication Using Stolen Session Cookies
JSCeal infostealer malware leverages V8 bytecode to bypass Google authentication and two-factor mechanisms.
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GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what might be next
11 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Latest 'GTA 6' leaks reveal strip club setting and new slow-motion camera
A wave of fake Grand Theft Auto VI leaks is spreading malware while Take-Two pursues legal action via a court subpoena to Microsoft.
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Careful, the new Plague Tale game appears to have leaked a week ahead of launch, meaning spoilers may appear
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has reportedly been cracked prior to its scheduled release date.
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Someone targeted security researchers using a fake crypto conference as a lure
Security experts and conference attendees face a targeted phishing campaign involving a fake crypto event and booby-trapped documents.
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New AmnesiaStealer macOS malware hijacks browser sessions via remote control
A new macOS malware named AmnesiaStealer allows attackers to remotely control browser sessions and steal Keychain data via fake GitHub downloads.
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Solidity Pro VS Code Extensions Steal Crypto Wallets, API Keys, and Credentials
Malicious Solidity Pro VS Code extensions are targeting developers to steal cryptocurrency wallets, API keys, and sensitive credentials.
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Google Password Manager Attacks Could Let Malware Hijack Passkey-Protected Accounts
15 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Google Chrome may soon block New Tab hijacker extensions by default
6 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Hotel Wi-Fi phishing attack targets Microsoft logins
10 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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User-made maps from Steam top-seller Meccha Chameleon have been found to contain malware, just as the game's official Discord server got hacked
Malware has been discovered in user-generated maps for the Steam hit Meccha Chameleon amid a simultaneous hack of the game's official Discord server.
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Downloaded a custom map for Meccha Chameleon recently? A researcher says it may have installed malware on your PC.
Players of the indie hit Meccha Chameleon may have inadvertently installed malware via compromised custom maps from the Steam Workshop.
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RedHook Android malware can quietly hijack your phone
A sophisticated Android malware known as RedHook has resurfaced with upgraded capabilities to hijack devices and steal sensitive banking credentials.
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New ClickLock macOS malware traps users into revealing login password
A novel macOS malware named ClickLock has emerged, utilizing deceptive techniques to trap users into revealing their sensitive login passwords.
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CrashStealer Malware Impersonates Apple Tool to Steal Mac Passwords and Crypto
A new macOS malware known as ClickLock and CrashStealer impersonates Apple tools to steal passwords and cryptocurrency from users.
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New CrashStealer malware poses as Apple crash reporting tool
A new malware strain called CrashStealer is impersonating Apple crash reporting tools to bypass security and steal sensitive user credentials on macOS.
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Attacker Uses Suspected AI-Generated PowerShell Script to Map Active Directory
Cybersecurity researchers have detected a new trend of 'vibe-coded' malware using AI-generated PowerShell scripts to map Active Directory environments.
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RedHook Android malware now uses Wireless ADB for shell access
The RedHook Android malware has evolved to utilize Wireless ADB for shell access, posing a severe threat to banking security in Southeast Asia.
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Malware found spreading through sponsored ad on X
7 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Newly discovered PamStealer isn’t your typical macOS malware
A new piece of macOS malware called PamStealer is circulating, utilizing fake clipboard management sites to compromise user login credentials.
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Microsoft Removes 119 Edge Extensions That Hid Malware in Images and Fonts
Microsoft pulls 119 malicious Edge extensions, exposing a two‑year StegoAd campaign that reached up to 2.6 million users
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GTA 6 Malware and Scammers Are Targeting PC and Android Users
3 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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‘Build Vice City’: the GTA 6 scam that’s hitting gamers worldwide
A surge in fraudulent GTA 6 beta invites and pre-order sites is targeting gamers worldwide to harvest sensitive personal and financial data.
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Steam Workshop abused to spread malware via Wallpaper Engine app
16 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Ransomware gang abuses Microsoft Teams relays to hide malicious traffic
7 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Arch Linux's AUR Sees More Than 400 Packages Compromised With Malware
Over 400 user-contributed packages on the Arch Linux User Repository have been compromised in a widespread supply chain attack.