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Posted: June 17, 2025Views: 20A fraudulent loan app, "RapiPlata," has infected over 150,000 iOS and Android devices, stealing sensitive data and threatening users. Learn about the app's malicious tactics and ongoing risks.
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The Indian government has issued a high-severity alert regarding vulnerabilities in devices using MediaTek processors. Learn about affected devices, security risks, and recommended actions.
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Marks & Spencer (M&S), one of the UK’s most trusted retail brands, has confirmed a significant cybersecurity breach following a ransomware attack that has disrupted its operations since Easter weekend. The attack, attributed to the DragonForce ransomware group, resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to millions of customers and has caused widespread outages across its digital infrastructure.
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Hackers are hiding malicious software in images to deliver dangerous malware like VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivity Stealer. These tools are used to steal sensitive data, such as passwords, keystrokes, and screenshots, in separate phishing campaigns.
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OneBlood, a major blood-donation organization in the U.S., experienced a ransomware attack in July 2024. The breach exposed sensitive data, including names and Social Security numbers, affecting donors.
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The newly discovered SteelFox malware leverages a vulnerable driver to escalate privileges, enabling it to steal sensitive data and mine cryptocurrency on Windows machines. Distributed through cracked software on forums and torrent sites, SteelFox presents significant risks to users of popular programs like AutoCAD, JetBrains, and Foxit PDF Editor.
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New variants of the TrickMo banking trojan can now capture Android unlock patterns and PINs, allowing attackers to access locked devices. By using a deceptive user interface that mimics the actual unlock screen, TrickMo tricks victims into revealing sensitive information. This malware can also steal one-time passwords (OTPs) and execute unauthorized transactions across various applications, reflecting a 29% increase in mobile attacks, particularly targeting users in India.
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A dangerous new variant of the RomCom malware, dubbed 'SnipBot', has been spotted in sophisticated data theft attacks. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 discovered this enhanced version, marking it as RomCom 5.0, and highlighting its ability to steal sensitive data from compromised systems while pivoting on networks to extend the attack.