Watch out — those movie downloads could actually just be vicious new Windows malware | TechRadar

Be careful when looking for pirated movies online – experts have warners many files are out there just to infect your Windows PCs with dangerous malware and infostealers.

Ransomware gang targets IT workers with new SharpRhino malware

Hunters International’s new tactic of deploying websites to impersonate legitimate open-source network scanning tools indicates that they are targeting IT workers in the hopes of breaching accounts with elevated privileges.

Revolver Rabbit gang registers 500,000 domains for malware campaigns

A cybercriminal gang that researchers track as Revolver Rabbit has registered more than 500,000 domain names for infostealer campaigns that target Windows and macOS systems.

Hackers are using Facebook ads to infect Windows PCs with password-stealing malware — how to stay safe | Tom’s Guide

Clicking on one of these fake ads takes potential victims to malicious sites hosted on Google Sites or True Hosting which appear to be download pages for the themes or software advertised on Facebook. These sites have a download button that when clicked, downloads a ZIP file with a name that matches the product advertised online.

Evolution of Cybercrime Investigations

Cybercrime costs trillions, rising yearly. Criminals operate globally, teaching their methods. This article explores major cyberattacks from 1962 to 2024 and how investigators use advanced technology to combat them.

iPhone users in 98 countries warned about spyware by Apple | Malwarebytes

Whether you’ve received that notification or not, every iPhone user should make sure they have the latest updates, protect the device with a passcode, use multi-factor authentication and a strong password for Apple ID, only install apps from the Apple Play store, use a mobile security product, and be careful what they open or tap on.

350 million people downloaded insecure browser extensions over two years | Cybernews

In all, the academics discovered more than 26,000 extensions they believed had issues inherent in them, with around 15,400 of them violating privacy rules. A further 10,400 or so contained malware that could harm users.

Don’t overlook the security risk posed by QR codes | TechRadar

But the more mainstream the technology has become, the more attractive it has become for threat actors. The same accessibility that makes the QR code a useful tool also makes it an effective vector for phishing and malware delivery.

Hackers Using Weaponized Docs In QR Code Phishing Attacks

Threat actors embed malicious QR codes in emails, documents, and public places, using them to mask destinations. 

Arkansas AG lawsuit claims Temu’s shopping app is ‘dangerous malware’ – The Verge

The AG claims that Temu collects far more data than necessary to run a shopping app, including sensitive or personally identifiable information.