News & Reviews:   malware

Many people still think computer viruses are limited to Windows PCs. However, malware can not only be found in Mac computers today but also in mobile devices. In fact, Kaspersky recently shared details of a malware active since March 2024 - SparkCat.

Getting malware on your phone can be detrimental, especially when you go into any suspicious links or install them. In a continuing effort to fight against scams, Maybank has announced a new security feature on the MAE app to counter those.

A malicious campaign targeting Android devices worldwide is using thousands of Telegram bots to spread malware that steals SMS and 2FA passwords (OTPs) on more than 600 services. According to a Zimperium research report, it has been tracking the operation since February 2022 and found at least 107000 different malware samples linked to the campaign.

In general these days, most brands guarantee about 2 years' worth of Android updates and security patches, while a few promise up to 7 years. While we would always recommend getting a device with a newer Android version (it's easier to manage), sometimes your older device will still work fine.

Or maybe you're just feeling a bit reluctant to part with it and move to a newer device? Regardless of the reason, this time around, we're answering the question "Can you still use a phone or device with an older Android version?" Read on to find out.

If you frequently use online banking apps, you might want to pay attention to this news. According to research by Zimperium, these 10 apps could sabotage your private data and online banking details. That said, what are these apps?

Recently, Kaspersky held a conference titled "Deus Ex Machina: Setting Secure Directives for Smart Machines". Media from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region attended this event, which aimed to discuss and explore overlapping sections of the AI industry and the future of cybersecurity.

If you're the type who tries different apps for your Android device, have an anti-virus app ready. Android malware is real and could give you all sorts of problems if you're not careful. One of them is the recently identified 'Fleckpe' malware.

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation or FBI have come out with an official PSA (Public Service Announcement) on twitter warning Americans not to use free airport, hotel or shopping center USB ports. Apparently, hackers can “juice-jack” your data or insert malware into your phone or device.

Chatbots are doing increasingly more these days. They can answer questions, write articles to a certain extend, and apparently code programmes. In fact, platforms like ChatGPT could even code malware, despite existing protections.

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) today warned Malaysians to be wary of a viral link related to a fake lucky draw allegedly organised by Petronas. It is believed that the link will take users to phishing website designed to obtain user data for illicit use.