ClickFix is a social engineering trick that hackers have been using more and more since early 2024 to spread malware. It fools you into running malicious commands on your own computer, and the attack is now more common than ever. Hackers are getting people to install password-stealing malware by making them press a series of
Online document conversion sites have been a lifesaver, whether you need to turn a PDF into an editable document, convert a PPT into a PDF or open a lesser-known file format. Most of these sites are free and deliver quick results, but many also pose serious privacy risks. When you upload your documents, you’re essentially
A cyber security expert delivered a stark warning to Apple users amid a new and threatening malware scheme which disguises itself as a fake software update. Kurt Knutsson, 57, an award-winning tech journalist, cautioned Apple users to ‘look out for themselves’ as he offered advice on how to safeguard user’s sensitive data from the dangerous
Infostealer malware is one of the biggest cybersecurity threats right now. There are different types of this malware, and it comes with all sorts of names. Some are even sold as software services, where hackers pay monthly fees to use them to scam people, just like you pay to access Netflix. The infostealer malware economy
SpyLoan apps are everywhere and yet people keep falling for them. They promise easy loans with flexible repayment, but what they actually do is steal your personal data, including contacts, sensitive images and files. The moment you take a loan, they start blackmailing you using your own data against you. Some of these apps do not
Windows has always been a favorite target for hackers, but it seems they have now figured out how to actively target Macs as well. We’ve seen an alarming rise in malware affecting Mac computers, stealing personal data and cryptocurrency. Threat actors are now using AI along with elaborate social engineering tricks to target Apple users, and
It’s early, but 2025 is not shaping up to be a great year for Mac cybersecurity. In less than two months, we’ve seen numerous Mac malware threats targeting Apple laptops, which are generally considered very secure. These threats range from infostealers to malicious software capable of reading screenshots and stealing passwords. Now, Microsoft has identified
We saw a rise in infostealer malware in 2024, with hackers using it to steal credentials, cryptocurrency and other personal data from millions of users. If you recall, I reported countless incidents of an infostealer called Lumma preying on Android, Windows and even iOS and Mac users. A new cybersecurity report now highlights that hackers using
Last Updated:February 20, 2025, 07:30 IST MacOS users feel mostly secure about their devices but this dangerous malware is capable stealing their data and money. The new security alert refers to an old malware that is getting stronger. Mac users often feel proud about spending lakhs on secure and hack-proof machines but that has changed
Apple devices are believed to be pretty secure, and that’s what the company will tell you. You might have seen the tagline “Privacy. That’s Apple.” in their promotions. However, the tech landscape is changing, and even Apple products aren’t beyond cybercriminals’ reach. A new report suggests Mac users will need to be more vigilant this