Android Apps Laced with North Korean spy software found in Google Play

The researchers discovered several Android applications, some who were available in Google Play after having passed the company’s security check, which surreptitiously downloaded information from user sensitive to spies working for the North Korean government. Malventy software samples – named Kospy by Lookout, the security company that discovered it – masquerade as utility supports to…

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The FBI warns iPhone and Android users: delete these texts from “Smirs” now to avoid the threat of the scam

The FBI warns iPhone and Android users about a growing threat targeting citizens via malicious SMS (SMSHING) texts, according to a Forbes report. These fraudulent messages “switching from state to state” try to steal personal and financial information, urging recipients to immediately delete any suspicious text. The FBI and the FTC urge recipients to delete…

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