Tag: malware

Scareware: Fake Minecraft apps Scare Hundreds of Thousands on Google Play

May 22, 2015

ESET has discovered over 30 scareware applications available for download from the Google Play store. The malicious applications, which pretended to be cheats for the popular Minecraft game, have been installed by more than 600.000 Android users. It’s not easy to slip a malicious application into Google’s official Play Store these days. Google’s automated application … More Scareware: Fake Minecraft apps Scare Hundreds of Thousands on Google Play

Popular GTA V mods come with unwanted malware

May 21, 2015

Two popular Grand Theft Auto V modifications have been found to contain unwanted additional malware, according to The Escapist. Modifications allow fans of games to change the way they play in fundamental ways, and are often done with the blessing of the publishers. The two mods in question are Angry Planes and Simple Noclip. The … More Popular GTA V mods come with unwanted malware

How did the Internet change the everyday work of a security researcher?

May 18, 2015

Every May 17th is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, which attempts to raise global awareness on how the Internet and new technologies changed our society, and the opportunities they gave to improve our lifestyle. This special date, also known as Internet Day in some Spanish-speaking countries, is an opportunity for us at ESET to celebrate its … More How did the Internet change the everyday work of a security researcher?

Jamie Oliver website potentially infecting visitors

May 14, 2015

The website of celebrity TV chef and food activist Jamie Oliver has been compromised with malware for the third time this year, potentially infecting the computers of the site’s visitors, reports The Register. As with the most recent attack in February, the problem stems from malicious links found on all pages of the site, embedded into … More Jamie Oliver website potentially infecting visitors

New Facebook scam promises “shocking video,” but contains only malware

May 13, 2015

Facebook users are being tricked into clicking a scam post that promises a ‘shocking video’ that will make your jaw drop in amazement, reports Hackread. The offending post is attempting to lure in victims with the headline “[Shocking video] When you see what happens to this pregnant lady at the beach, your jaw will drop,” but, when clicked, takes … More New Facebook scam promises “shocking video,” but contains only malware