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Chrome extensions with 80 million+ users found engaging in ad fraud
Chrome extensions with 80 million+ users found engaging in ad fraud
Another day, another large scale ad fraud through Chrome extensions. Here's what's going on in the latest ad fraud scam.
Jan. 1, 2025
Microsoft warns of new Android ransomware blackmailing victims
Microsoft warns of new Android ransomware blackmailing victims
The AndroidOS/MalLocker.B Android ransomware is also capable of evading detection against several available protections.
Jan. 1, 2025
Malicious Minecraft apps on Play Store scamming millions of users
Malicious Minecraft apps on Play Store scamming millions of users
Although these apps have been reported to Google, they are yet to be removed from the Play Store putting Minecraft users at risk of further scams.
Jan. 1, 2025
New Linux kernel memory corruption bug causes full system compromise
New Linux kernel memory corruption bug causes full system compromise
Researchers dubbed it a "straightforward Linux kernel locking bug" that they exploited against Debian Buster's 4.19.0.13-amd64 kernel.
Jan. 1, 2025
Google details cookie stealer malware campaign targeting YouTubers
Google details cookie stealer malware campaign targeting YouTubers
Google has attributed the large-scale malware campaign to a group of attackers recruited via a Russian-language hacker forum.
Jan. 1, 2025
What Are the Top 10 Android Educational Apps That Collect Most User Data?
What Are the Top 10 Android Educational Apps That Collect Most User Data?
HelloTalk, GoogleClassroom, ClassDojo, and Duolingo turned out to be the top 3 educational apps that collect the most user data from Android devices.
Jan. 1, 2025
Chrome to Distrust Entrust Certificates by November 2024
Chrome to Distrust Entrust Certificates by November 2024
Chrome to distrust Entrust certificates by November 2024! Learn why some websites might show security warnings and what users should know.
Jan. 1, 2025
About 10 million Android devices found infected with Cynos malware
About 10 million Android devices found infected with Cynos malware
In total, researchers have identified around 190 malware-infected games, some of which were designed to target Russian and Chinese users.
Jan. 1, 2025
Google's Genie 2 AI tool can generate a playable 3D world from a "single prompt image"
Google's Genie 2 AI tool can generate a playable 3D world from a "single prompt image"
Google's AI tool Genie 2 is a "large-scale foundation world model" capable of generating "an endless variety of action-…
Dec. 5, 2024
Xbox's plan to see games via Android app delayed by court order
Xbox's plan to see games via Android app delayed by court order
Microsoft's plan to enable Android users to buy and play console games via the Xbox app have been delayed, seemingly du…
Nov. 28, 2024
CMA calls for investigation into Apple and Google's mobile market dominance
CMA calls for investigation into Apple and Google's mobile market dominance
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has called for a formal investigation into Apple and Google's dominance of t…
Nov. 25, 2024
AFK Journey named Google Play's Game of the Year
AFK Journey named Google Play's Game of the Year
AFK Journey has been declared the best game of the year on Google Play by the store's editorial team.
Nov. 21, 2024