Results for 'sms scam'
SMS Activated Flash Downloads: A Digital Leap of Faith
December 13, 2013 - We recently poked some fake Flash files with a stick which attempted to turn a PC into an exercise in coin...
Uncovering an Android botnet involved in SMS fraud
September 11, 2013 - Last week we blogged about how 79 percent of mobile malware was directed at Android and that SMS Trojans represent half...
If you get an email saying “Item stopped due to unpaid customs fee”, it’s a fake
May 26, 2022 - Our spam traps recently caught a phishing scam that neatly illustrates some of the tactics scammers use routinely to avoid both...
A week in security (June 21 – June 27)
June 28, 2021 - Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Other cybersecurity news: Stay safe, everyone!
A week in security (Aug 14 – Aug 20)
August 22, 2016 - Last week, we published two blog posts about the Shakti Trojan: first, an overview of what it is (an information stealer...
10 things to do to improve your online privacy
January 26, 2024 - It's Data Privacy Week so here are 10 tips from our VP of Consumer Privacy, Oren Arar, about how to stay private online.
Ransomware
Short bio Ransom malware or ransomware is a threat that prevents users from accessing their system or personal files and demands ransom payment...
Xenomorph hunts cryptocurrency logins on Android
September 27, 2023 - Cryptocurrency owners should take heed of warnings related to Xenomorph malware—Bleeping Computer reports that the most recent version of Xenomorph now targets...
Involved in a data breach? Here’s what you need to know
September 21, 2023 - If you’ve received a message from a company saying your data has been caught up in a breach, you might be...
