ANDROID owners have been warned that a dangerous malware could be lurking on their phones, disguised as McAfee antivirus software. Cyber crooks rely heavily on the ability to masquerade as legitimate apps and software in the effort to fleece victims of their data and hard-earned cash. 1 A banking trojan is malware specifically designed to … Read more
SEVERAL iPhone owners say they have been the target of an elaborate phishing attack that seeks to lock customers out of their Apple ID accounts. The aggressive attack takes advantage of a bug that lets cyber crooks bombard devices with alerts to approve a password change – which is then followed up by a fake … Read more
HOME security gadgets like Ring doorbells are increasingly being targeted by cyber crooks and their nasty phishing campaigns. Cybersecurity experts at Trustwave have warned Ring customers – and owners of similar gadgets from other brands – that home security tech is being used against the people its supposed to protect. 2 Upon clicking a dodgy … Read more
A SCOTS health board has been hit by an ongoing cyber attack. Hackers targeted NHS Dumfries and Galloway and may have accessed patient data. 2 The NHS board was hit by a cyber attackCredit: Alamy 2 Hackers may have accessed patient dataCredit: Alamy Staff have been urged to stay alert for any attempts to access … Read more
ANDROID owners have been warned that an invisible bank thief could be hiding in plain sight on their phones. A banking trojan malware, known as PixPirate, has been discovered on phones without an app icon – making it impossible to detect by the untrained eye until victims see their cash is gone. 1 The malware … Read more
GOOGLE is testing a major Android upgrade that will save you time but there is a catch. Google Play Store is now testing parallel downloading to increase the experience of users. 1 Google Play Store is testing parallel downloadingCredit: Getty The feature will allow users to download apps at the same time, rather than wait … Read more
ANDROID owners have been urged to check their phones for five sketchy apps that can take control of devices and raid banking apps. The five seemingly innocent apps have already been removed from the Google Play Store after experts raised the alarm. 1 Check the full list belowCredit: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett But if you … Read more
HACKERS say they launched a massive cyber attack against the UK in response to airstrikes in Yemen. Anonymous Sudan said Friday’s raid on an internet company was also because Britain had shown “support” for Israel. 6 Anonymous Sudan claimed to have launched a cyber attack against Britain in retaliation for attacks in YemenCredit: Getty 6 … Read more
A GANG of fraudsters dressed as Pudsey Bear to trick shoppers into handing over £500,000. They also used marketing material from charities including Children in Need, The Children’s Society, MIND and Great Ormond Street Hospital to pretend to be legitimate collectors. 3 Ringleader David Levi used his loot to fund luxury holidays and also had … Read more
A YOUNG woman lost £20,000 buying her dream car in a cunning scam. Georgina Smith, 25, missed a key detail while trying to pay a deposit for a Mercedes Benz and sent thousands of pounds to a scammer. 2 Georgina Smith, 25, lost £20,000 while trying to buy a new car in a redirection scamCredit: … Read more
