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Police ransomware scam drives UK teen to suicide

For most people, a ransomware infection is not a huge tragedy: they pay the bogus fine (or not), and ultimately get their computer back either because the criminals unlock it …

11% of Android banking and finance apps are dangerous

RiskIQ found that more than 40,000 of the 350,000 apps which reference banking in the world’s top 90 app stores contain malware or suspicious binaries. Meanwhile, of …

Gamers hit with trojanized versions of official League of Legends releases

Computer security experts often advise to users to download games, apps, documents, software and software updates directly from the original source (the manufacturer) or from …

One-click mobile fraud variant throws browser for a loop

Symantec researchers have recently encountered a new variant of the old one-click mobile fraud, which results in the users’ mobile browser being thrown in a loop and …

Hottest Snapchats scam spreads on Facebook

A spam campaign revealing the 10 Hottest Snapchats is a new entry to the long list of Facebook scams flooding the social network. Bitdefender’s Labs have now blacklisted …

Beware of malware masquerading as Oracle security patches

Oracle is warning users about malware sites actively offering Oracle patches for download. “It has come to our attention that there are non-Oracle sites offering Oracle …

Top Facebook scams and malware attacks

Millions of people fell for Facebook scams in 2014. Though security experts, companies and tech-savvy users guard against Facebook cyber attacks, many unwary users continue to …

Malware peddlers take advantage of Sony’s decision to pull controversial film

In the wake of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s decision to scrap the theatrical release of the controversial film “The Interview” altogether, cyber criminals …

Pre-loaded malware on new Android phones is on the rise

The danger of having your Android handset come preloaded with malware is rising, especially if you live in Asia and Africa and are on the market for a cheap, low-level phone. …

The dangers of Cyber Monday deals

Today is Cyber Monday, the day when shoppers concentrate on buying the tech they wanted to all year, for a fraction of the original price. In the wake of the …

Scammers used fake product listings to steal from Walmart

On November 13, US retailer Walmart announced that they will officially start matching the price for items which are also sold for a lower price by online retailers. Less than …

Thousands fall for Free Audi R8 Facebook scam

Over 200,000 Facebook users have so far fallen prey to a like-farming scam promising two free Audi R8 cars, and thousands are joining the victim list each hour, according to …

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