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35M installed these 38 apps that sneakily use your device for ad revenue — got 'em on your phone?
By Kimberly Gedeon published
In case you missed it, McAfee published a report regarding 38 Android apps on Google Play with HiddenAds malware.

New macOS malware steals credit card info in Chrome — do this before you're next
By Kimberly Gedeon last updated
A new nasty macOS malware called "Atomic" is spreading via shady channels that allow hackers to subscribe to a malicious software service for $1,000 a month.

This Android malware can record your calls, hijack your phone — check for these 3 apps
By Sean Riley published
Daam Android! Back at it again with the malware

How to delete Google search history — protect your privacy
By LAPTOP Contributor last updated
Keep your Google search history private by deleting past searches at chosen intervals. Here’s how it’s done.

Netflix password-sharing crackdown hits the U.S. next — here's what you need to know
By Sean Riley published

60 popular malware-infected apps can stalk you via GPS data — got 'em on your phone?
By Kimberly Gedeon published
The McAfee Mobile Research Team found that more than 60 Google Play apps are infected with malware that can unveil users' sensitive data.

Scary Google Chrome zero-day vulnerability revealed — here's how to get the emergency update
By Mark Anthony Ramirez published
Google responded quickly to the latest zero-day vulnerability

This iPhone spyware may have hijacked your cameras — why didn't Apple warn us?
By Kimberly Gedeon published
A spyware called KingsPawn targeted high-profile individuals with iOS 14 devices, but why didn't Apple warn us sooner?

Adobe Reader flaw leaves macOS and Windows vulnerable to hackers — update now!
By Sean Riley published
Adobe Reader, Acrobat, and more are impacted by at least 56 vulnerabilities including some that leave macOS and Windows systems vulnerable to remote code execution by hackers.
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