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China-Linked Apps Pose Threat to Google Play Store Users

SecureWorld News

The Google Play Store, a widely-trusted source for Android applications, has recently become a battleground for a concerning wave of spyware with ties to China. Pradeo, the mobile security company that discovered these malicious apps, has released a report discussing the spyware lurking on the Google Play Store.

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This new spyware named “SpyNote” can read SMS, access camera

Dataconomy

Spyware like SpyNote can cause real damage to you ( Image Credit ) Banking to camera access SpyNote’s varied set of dangers is particularly concerning. SpyNote is well-known for its overlay injection attacks, which are used to steal user credentials when attempting to access banking, cryptocurrency, and social networking sites.

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Dangerous Android App Pretends to Be a System Update to Steal Your Data

Gizmodo

Beware a newly discovered malicious app that pretends to update your phone but, in reality, is just a giant spyware application that can steal pretty much all your data while also monitoring your movements and online search history. Read more.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. These fake sites were promoted on Google and Bing search results. In November 2022, cybercriminals somehow acquired the right to run ads on Google for the popular open-source graphics editor GIMP.

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Technology News and Hot Topics

CTOvision

Last week technology news site Re:Code announced that it would stop hosting comments on its own sites as the conversation around stories was already happening on social media. Google has invested heavily in the technology, driving hundreds of thousands of miles on roads and highways in tricked-out Priuses and Lexus SUVs.

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How to Report Spam Email

Galido

Protect your computer with antivirus, firewall, spam filter, and anti-spyware software. Phishing scam for email that is trying to trick you into giving out sensitive personal information like passwords, bank accounts, or your Social Security number. Google: Report Phishing Page. Award Scams. My friend’s been hacked!

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WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart on a rocky year for the app

The Verge

Cathcart, who joined parent company Facebook in 2010 after a stint at Google, previously oversaw Facebook’s almighty News Feed. And you can opt into backup on Google or iCloud if you have an Android or an iPhone. There will be even more sophisticated hackers, spyware companies, hostile governments, criminals trying to get access to it.

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