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While dating apps have become more secure from a technical standpoint than they were in 2017, they still do possess a significant risk when it comes to exposing too much personal information.

Swipe right on security: How to stay safe on dating apps

July 10, 2021
by HT Tech

Kaspersky has revealed that Minecraft modpacks and a file recovery utility available on Google Play Store were concealing malicious adware.

Minecraft hit by more malicious apps, reveals Kaspersky; Google Play Store reacts and slaps bans

June 27, 2021
by HT Tech

Researchers from cybersecurity firm Avast also added that the malware, Crackonosh, has already shown up on devices in a dozen countries, including India.

There is a new cryptojacking malware that is targeting people through games like GTA V

June 26, 2021
by HT Tech

Cybersecurity researchers from Kaspersky have analysed various apps that were available for download on the Google Play Store claiming to be modpacks (packages created by users which contain additional gameplay elements) for Minecraft.

Beware! 20 malicious apps on Google Play Store that are promising cool Minecraft mods

June 22, 2021
by HT Tech

According to the Kaspersky study, over the past year, kids’ interest in categories like ‘software, audio, and video’ and ‘e-commerce’ has gone up, while interest in ‘internet communication media’ and ‘computer games’ decreased slightly.

YouTube, WhatsApp, and TikTok were the most popular apps for kids in 2020-2021: Study

June 13, 2021
by HT Tech

Most system updates come with feature changes and security fixes for vulnerabilities in the device. Developers from across the world are working round the clock to fix security issues in your operating software and that is why you see the updates as often as you do.

Don’t click on ‘Remind me later’: 5 software that you need to update right away

May 21, 2021
by HT Tech

Like any industry, the ransomware ecosystem comprises of many players that take on various roles.

Ransomware operators and where to find them

May 15, 2021
by HT Tech

Nowadays, ransomware gangs behave like fully-fledged online service providers and use traditional marketing techniques.

5 new rules ransomware gangs play by nowadays: Kaspersky report

April 24, 2021
by HT Tech

Dozens of computers have been affected by this campaign, with 80% of them based in Vietnam. Most of these machines belonged to the government or military sector, however, there were other targets as well related to health, diplomacy, education, and politics. There were also occasional targets in Central Asia and in Thailand.

Hackers are targeting govt, military sectors in Vietnam and taking control over remote devices

April 14, 2021
by HT Tech

The study found more users were aware and concerned about their webcam being misused.

Nearly a quarter of users studied say they ‘always’ grant webcam and mic permissions

April 05, 2021
by HT Tech