Online protection firm Proofpoint warns that new and sophisticated malware that impersonates Google Chrome and Microsoft has the potential to steal money from Windows device owners. Multiple groups of ...

Cybercriminals are ramping up their use of fake software updates to distribute malware, and Mac users are in the crosshairs with a new strain. Researchers have identified two new threat actors, TA2726 ...

According to Symantec’s comprehensive Report on Rogue Security Software, 43 million users downloaded one of 250 so-called “scareware” programs from June 2008 through June 2009. Preying on users’ fears ...

Threat actors are increasingly using fake Microsoft and Google software updates to try to sneak malware on target systems. The latest example is "HavanaCrypt," a new ransomware tool that researchers ...

Threat actors have been using short-form videos on TikTok and Instagram Reels to push the Vidar infostealer, disguising the attacks as tutorials for unlocking premium software for free. New analysis ...

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A widespread campaign aimed at stealing cryptocurrency is spreading a wave of infostealers through fake virtual meeting software for both macOS and Windows platforms, particularly targeting the former ...

According to the company, the campaign uses websites impersonating the official download pages of popular free software, including OBS Studio, DNS Jumper, DS4Windows, Glary Utilities and Bandicam.

Users downloading free Windows software are being warned about a large scam campaign using fake websites that look like official pages for popular apps. Researchers found more than 90 fraudulent ...

Google’s search rankings are being stuffed with links to fake security software that purports to remove Conficker, a widespread worm that’s currently the Internet’s number one security threat, but ...