malware

How a fake restart helps malware to gain a foothold in a smartphone’s operating system without exploiting a persistence vulnerability.

In the wake of recent research, we talk about several scenarios that underlie malicious activity on Discord.

Adware, Trojans, and other malware aren’t the only reasons not to download illegal games.

The dangers of pirated games, activation codes on gray-market sites, and ready-made accounts in official stores.

Dave and Jeff talk about the UK government considering the use of artificial intelligence for espionage, Google’s continued fight against COVID-19 phishing, and more Zoom headaches.

With everyone stuck at home to avoid COVID-19 exposure, working, socializing, and even homeschooling online, cybercriminals see a smorgasbord of ways to exploit the situation.

How APTs compromise the privacy and security of average citizens that they do not target directly.

Dave and Jeff discuss MI5 pushing for weak encryption, the EU commission telling employees to use Signal, smart pet feeders going offline, and more.

Fear of the coronavirus is being leveraged by cybercriminals online to spread trojans and malware.

On this podcast, Dave and Jeff discuss the latest scam targeting Travelex customers, a phishing attack on the UN, Australia relief being targeted by Magecart, and more.

What happens if you store all data in a single cloud storage and the backup service gets attacked by ransomware?

A bug in WinRAR allows malefactors to gain full control over your device. All they need you to do is unpack a rigged RAR file.

A close look at Pirate Matryoshka malware, and why even inveterate pirates should not download cracked software from torrent trackers.

Can an ATM turn into a slot machine? WinPot malware helps its owners win big at the “ATM game.”

The story of a guy who just wanted to download a pirated copy of a game but got malware instead. It’s happening more and more often, and we explain why.

Freelancers are beloved targets for cybercriminals, who use phishing and malware to steal credentials and money. Here’s how to avoid their traps and stay safe.

Let’s talk about mobile malware that can empty your bank account or spy on you.

Almost half of the most-visited websites open visitors to potential dangers. What can you do?

KeyPass ransomware is infecting computers worldwide, encrypting almost everything in its path. And it all starts with downloading a seemingly innocuous installer.

In this edition of the podcast, Jeff and Dave discuss the Black Hat USA conference, a downside of Fortnite coming to Android, the Reddit hack, and our latest report on the state of malware.

In this part, we consider mobile malware capable of causing real damage to smartphone and tablet users.