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What is Malware?

Identity IQ

In most cases, however, malware is about profiting from data theft by: Stealing consumer credit card information and other financial data. Tricking a target into providing sensitive information for identity theft. Infecting systems and using them to mine cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Adware isn’t always bad.

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Australia Recorded the Highest Rate of iOS & Android App Threats

Appknox

Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks. Social media-based scams are increasing as the average Australian uses their smartphone to connect unilaterally with multiple social networking services. Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1%