- Home
- malware
malware
In the age of ChatGPT, Macs are under malware assault
ChatGPT is changing the world, but is it giving hackers new tools to make malicious Mac malware? We interviewed a new Mac security outfit to find out.
Hackers are using AI to spread dangerous malware on YouTube
Bad actors have been using a sophisticated method to deliver malware to computers through YouTube since the AI revolution began.
Cybercrime spiked in 2022 — and this year could be worse
A new report suggests cybercrime increased last year, with some types of malware seeing huge increases. But there were some positives among the doom and gloom.
This devious scam app proves that Macs aren’t bulletproof
Do you download pirated apps on your Mac? Be careful, as new research shows infected apps can hijack your Mac to mine cryptocurrencies virtually undetected.
Don’t fall for it — ChatGPT scams are running rampant across social media
Since OpenAI made its ChatGPT Plus tier available, the internet has exploded with chatbot alternatives inundated with malware and phishing scams.
Great, hackers are now using ChatGPT to create malware
Hackers have designed bots that can infiltrate OpenAI's GPT-3 API and alter its code so that it can generate malicious content.
Experts fear ChatGPT will soon be used in devastating cyberattacks
ChatGPT is changing the world, but some IT leaders are worried about its malicious misuse in massive cyberattacks -- some of which may already be underway.
This critical macOS flaw may leave your Mac defenseless
Macs are known for their security, but Microsoft has discovered a serious flaw that could let hackers waltz past one of macOS’s strongest defensive tools.
Beware — even Mac open-source apps can contain malware
Your Mac isn't completely immune to hackers so watch out for this sneaky malware threat that pretends to be a helpful open-source app.
Hackers are infiltrating news websites to spread malware
The latest cybersecurity attack takes advantage of your trust in news sites and your browser to trick you into downloading malware.
This new malware is targeting Facebook accounts – make sure yours is safe
Ducktail malware started as a threat to only Facebook Business accounts, but now everyone is in danger. Here's what you need to know to protect your account.
New phishing method looks just like the real thing, but it steals your passwords
This new phishing method could make it possible for hackers to steal important data by cloning a trustworthy website or app in Application Mode.
Nullmixer is a nasty, new Windows malware dropper
Nullmixer gives you a new reason to avoid downloading cracked software and questionable Windows apps, threatening dozens of malware infections.
These 80+ apps could be running adware on your iPhone or Android device
An adware attack that first surfaced in 2019 is back with more sophisticated fraud and evasion techniques. You should check your iOS and Android phones.
New malware can steal your credit card details — and it’s spreading fast
New subscription-based malware is making the rounds, and it can steal anything from passwords to your credit card details.
Hackers can now sneak malware into the GIFs you share
This new attack uses Microsoft Teams and GIFs to mount phishing attacks on your computer.
Malware has a terrible new way to get to your computer
There's a new avenue of attack for bad actors, and it's via Minecraft and other video games.
Apple’s antivirus strategy for Mac has gone fully preemptive, but is that enough?
According to Howard Oakley at Eclectic Light Company, Apple has updated macOS malware more in the past six months than in the past seven years.
Hackers are hiding a nasty secret in James Webb telescope images
Space images from the James Webb telescope are being used by hackers to hide and distribute malware.
Beware, these free Windows apps are hiding a dangerous secret
The installation of malware that is being spread via free software sites has been found to be activated following a month delay, helping it avoid detection.
This game lets hackers attack your PC, and you don’t even need to play it
Hackers just found a clever way to abuse the anti-cheat system in a massively popular game. Without even installing the game, they can take over the target PC.
Hackers are using fake WordPress DDoS pages to launch malware
Hackers are pushing the distribution of dangerous malware via WordPress websites through bogus Cloudflare DDoS protection pages, a new report has found.
Don’t fall for this devious new Microsoft Office scam
With packaging looking legitimate enough at first glance, scammers are sending out fake Microsoft Office USB sticks -- loaded with ransomware -- to individuals.