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Over 250 Flappy Bird clones reportedly contain malware

According to security firm McAfee, 80 percent of Flappy Bird clones contain some kind of malware.
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Chinese Android smartphones come equipped with malware

According to a report, the Star N9500, a China-made Android smartphone, includes malware that collects all your personal information and more.
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Blackshades malware global crackdown nets nearly 100 cybercrooks

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Windows XP and Windows 7 more vulnerable to malware, Microsoft report claims (updated)

A security report from Microsoft claims that the company's newer operating systems are more secure from malware than their older counterparts.
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Google flags torrent site Demonoid for spreading malware

Google deals a big blow to Demonoid, one of the most popular torrent sites on the Web, by labeling it as a dangerous site.
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If your iPhone is jailbroken, it could be vulnerable to this virus

A depiction of a hacker behind a screen of code.

Ransomware app leaves de-cryption key on victim’s PC

CryptoDefense is a piece of ransomware that leaves the victim with a way to break free of it, but doing so isn't easy.
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Target ignored warnings before hackers stole 70 million credit cards, says new report

Target reportedly could've done more to prevent last year's big data breach from happening.
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McAfee Labs Q4 2013 Threats Report suggests malware is on the rise

Surprise surprise: McAfee's latest threat assessment reveals that instances of malware have been on the rise.
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Pornography dethroned as the king of malware on phones and tablets

According to a report conducted by security firm Blue Coat, pornography is no longer the main source of malware. Rather, Web ads are now the main source.
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Warning: That cat pic you downloaded may steal your heart, and bank account

Security software company Trend Micro has encountered a malware that uses steganography to hide information within everyday photos, like cats and sunsets.
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Don’t shoot for ‘TheMoon’: New malware takes aim at Linksys routers

If you own a Linksys router, you may be victim to a new malware worm known as TheMoon.

The FBI is collecting its own library of deadly malware

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An unauthorized, data-stealing version of FileZilla is in circulation on the ‘net

A blighted version of FileZilla is spreading through the 'net as we speak, so be on alert.
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95 percent of the world’s ATMs run Windows XP (gulp)

Most ATMs run a pretty ancient OS that you're probably familiar with, and it could pose a huge problem soon.
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Microsoft blinks, extends anti-malware support for Windows XP

Microsoft will be helping to boost security for Windows XP past April after all.
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Symantec aims to make torrent sites safer from malware

Security firm Symantec is attempting to make it safer to traverse through torrent sites.
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Researchers find best time for hackers to strike

Two University of Michigan researchers took a look at multiple hacking variables.

Malware-infected adverts appear on Yahoo

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Haveibeenpwned.com lets you check if you’ve been pwned by hackers

A new website lets you check if you've been hit by data thieves in recent years.
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Microsoft, FBI aim to rescue those hit by ZeroAccess malware

Microsoft and law enforcement officials are teaming up to combat the ZeroAccess botnet.
PayPal won't let you buy Bitcoins

Apps are mining Bitcoins without your knowledge, says Malwarebytes

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Hackers to target Black Friday and holiday online shoppers

If you plan to shop on the Internet this holiday season, you should tread lightly.
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Rejected! Obama admin reportedly prevented NSA chief from resigning

The head of the NSA has had second thoughts about his job.
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Leaked NSA slide says it infected over 50,000 networks with malware

Ever heard of the TAO? That acronym might be as familiar with the lexicon as NSA and NSFW are.
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Microsoft plans to be the Batman of tech security with new cybercrime center

Seemingly inspired by the lairs of your favorite superheroes, Microsoft just revealed its new Cybercrime Center.
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‘Tis the season: Trojan viruses, malware infections spike from online banking usage

Do you bank online? If so, then this cyber security report from Trend Micro is worth your attention.
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Lack of Microsoft security exploit patch likely to send users into a TIFF

Patch Tuesday is tomorrow, but Microsoft's latest updates will not address the TIFF exploit found to affect multiple versions of Vista, Office, and more.
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New exploit on Windows 7, Windows XP gives you another reason to ditch Internet Explorer

Do you use Internet Explorer on Windows XP or Windows 7? If so, take note: a security firm discovered a new exploit that targets IE on Win 7 and XP.
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Microsoft warns Windows XP stragglers: The end is nigh, malware cometh

Still using Windows XP? Microsoft says that you have plenty of reasons to be concerned about malware and other security threats.
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Sandboxed Adobe Flash Player in Mavericks should increase security in Safari

Adobe says that by sandboxing Adobe Flash Player in Mac OS X Mavericks, security should be boosted significantly when using Safari.
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A new Facebook virus has already infected 800,000 users – here’s what you need to know

Malware disguised as a video is a major security threat for Facebook users.
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Watch out, Mac OS X users! FBI ransomware is coming for you, too

Ransomware's not only hitting PCs; it looks like OS X computers are also susceptible. If your Mac is held ransom by the FBI, here's what you need to know.
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It’s OK! Android’s latest malware scare probably won’t affect you

An Android security flaw which could potentially allow malware to sneak on to 99 percent of Android devices has been revealed by Bluebox Security. Are you at risk?