Tag: scam

If you download Minecraft mods from Google Play, read on …

March 24, 2017

Minecraft players have been exposed to scams and aggressive ads brought by 87 fake Minecraft mods recently spotted on Google Play. The apps can be divided into two categories – the ad-displaying downloader detected by ESET as Android/TrojanDownloader.Agent.JL and fake apps redirecting users to scam websites, detected as Android/FakeApp.FG. Altogether, the 87 fake mods reached … More If you download Minecraft mods from Google Play, read on …

10 reasons why cybercriminals target smartphones

March 1, 2017

There is little doubt that smartphones have become a central part of our lives, allowing us to perform all sorts of tasks that make our everyday existence easier and more enjoyable. But while they aim to heighten convenience, there is a real feeling that smartphones are becoming a bigger target for cybercriminals. So why are … More 10 reasons why cybercriminals target smartphones

A strong scam assault on Irish emails detected, faking Irish sites

February 28, 2017

ESET Ireland finds new scams faking Irish Revenue, Irish Water and Irish Motor Tax correspondence, linked to phishing sites registered from China. Cybercriminals know that familiar names of services or institutions can fool people into believing they’re receiving legitimate correspondence and make them click on things they shouldn’t be clicking on. That is why, tailored … More A strong scam assault on Irish emails detected, faking Irish sites