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Predator spyware disables iOS camera and microphone indicators

Predator vs. iPhone: the art of invisible surveillance

Intellexa’s Predator spyware can hide camera and microphone usage indicators on iOS devices. Here’s a look at how it pulls it off.

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How scammers use legitimate surveys to link to malicious sites

Survey-based scams

Spammers have figured out how to hide links to fraudulent sites within surveys created on legitimate platforms. We’re breaking down the ruse and sharing tips on how to avoid falling for it.

Trojanization of Trivy, Checkmarx, and LiteLLM solutions

Supply chain attack via Trivy and LiteLLM

How open-source security solutions became the starting point for a massive attack on other popular applications, and what organizations that use them should do.

IndonesianFoods Spam Campaign: 89 000 junk packages in npm

Spam packages in npm: what are they and why are they dangerous?

In November 2025, the npm ecosystem was hit by a flood of junk packages that were part of the IndonesianFoods malicious campaign. We’re breaking down the lessons learned from this incident.

When AI hallucinations turn fatal: how to stay grounded in reality

How chatting with a bot can lead to tragedy

We break down how AI assistant hallucinations can turn lethal, and explain the fundamental principles you need to follow to avoid becoming an accidental casualty of progress.

Malware disguised as AI agents

Threat actors are promoting pages containing malicious instructions for installing AI agents intended for workflow automation.

BeatBanker and BTMOB trojans: infection techniques and how to stay safe

Android trojan posing as government services and Starlink apps

We break down the BeatBanker trojan attack, which combines espionage, crypto theft, and mining with inventive ways to dig its heels into a smartphone.

Mental health apps are leaking your private thoughts. How do you protect yourself?

Brain drain: vulnerabilities in mental health apps

We’re diving into why mental health apps have become a headache for their users, and how to minimize the risks of medical data leaks.

How to disable unwanted AI assistants and features on your PC and smartphone

Unplugged: how to disable AI on your computer and smartphone

Tired of hallucinations in AI overviews, and have no clue as to why or how Copilot suddenly appeared on your PC? Here’s a guide to switching off those intrusive AI features in popular services.

Gamers

The CVE-2025-59489 vulnerability in Unity, and how to fix it in games

Vulnerability in Unity game engine

Any game based on the popular Unity engine made in the last eight years can allow attackers to get into your computer or smartphone. Here’s what to do about it.

Viruses on official Steam, Minecraft, and Endgame Gear sites

Gamers under fire: malware on official websites

Official gaming websites and platforms may seem safe, but even there gamers occasionally encounter malware. We break down infection cases involving Endgame Gear, Steam, and Minecraft.

Trojanized game PirateFi discovered on Steam

Gamers beware: Trojans have invaded Steam

If you still think that Steam, Google Play, and the App Store are malware-free, then read this fascinating story about PirateFi and other hacker creations disguised as games.

How cybercriminals attack young gamers: the most common and dangerous scams

How scammers attack young gamers

Autumn is here, kids are going back to school and also meeting up with friends in their favorite online games. With that in mind, we have just carried out one of our biggest ever studies of the threats young gamers are most likely to encounter.

Hackers disrupt Apex Legends esports tournament

Live hack: Apex Legends esports tournament scandal

Hackers have long been engaging with the gaming world: from cracking games and creating cheats, to, more recently, attacking esports players live during an Apex Legends tournament. Regarding the latter, we break down what happened and how it could have been avoided.