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Warning over free online file converters that actually install malware

Malwarebytes

Instead of converting files, the tools actually load malware onto victims computers. The FBI warned specifically about that malware leading to ransomware attacks, but we’ve also seen similar sites that install browser hijackers, adware, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). This is the actual malware.

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Lumma/Amadey: fake CAPTCHAs want to know if you’re human

SecureList

Attackers are increasingly distributing malware through a rather unusual method: a fake CAPTCHA as the initial infection vector. Most redirects lead to websites promoting security software, ad blockers, and the like – standard practice for adware. As with the previous stage, the victim doesn’t always encounter malware.

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Macs targeted by info stealers in new era of cyberthreats

Malwarebytes

The latest, major threats to Mac computers can steal passwords and credit card details with delicate precision, targeting victims across the internet based on their device, location, and operating system. These findings come from the 2025 State of Malware report. But in the world of cybercrime, malware features only mean so much.

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IT threat evolution in Q3 2024. Non-mobile statistics

SecureList

Kaspersky solutions worldwide detected this type of malware on 297,485 unique user devices. Attacks on macOS Password stealers were the third quarter’s most noteworthy findings associated with attacks on macOS users. This malware also possessed the capability to install a backdoor on compromised systems. 2 Tajikistan 1.63

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New Shlayer Mac malware spreads via poisoned search engine results

Security Affairs

Shlayer Mac malware is back, the Mac threat is now spreading through new black SEO operations. Researchers spotted a new version of the Shlayer Mac malware that is spreading via poisoned Google search results. The malware can be used to download other malicious payloads, including malware or adware. up to 10.14.3.

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How to keep your Android device immune to malicious vaccine themed apps

Hot for Security

Attackers are exploiting the COVID-19 vaccine apps to deploy malware to Android devices. Since the outburst of the pandemic, they haven’t missed any opportunity to spread malware via Covid19-themed emails, apps, websites and social media. Repackaged adware. Co-Win Adware. Adware and fake applications immediately followed.

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No “Apple magic” as 11% of macOS detections last year came from malware

Malwarebytes

We’re going to let you in on a little cybersecurity secret… There’s malware on Mac computers. This mass adoption was good for Microsoft and its revenue, but it also drew and maintained the interests of cybercriminals, who would develop malware that could impact the highest number of victims. There pretty much always has been.

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