In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity threats, a new strain of Android malware named RatOn has emerged as a sophisticated tool for financial fraud, blending near-field communication (NFC) relay attacks with automated transfer system (ATS) capabilities. First detected on July 5, 2025, RatOn targets banking apps and cryptocurrency wallets, particularly those used by customers in…
In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity threats, a fresh surge of Android malware is targeting banking applications with unprecedented sophistication, exploiting near-field communication (NFC) relay fraud, call hijacking, and root-level exploits to compromise user data and financial security. According to a recent report from The Hacker News, this wave involves variants like PhantomCard, SpyBanker, and…
Mobile users are being urged to “stop before you tap” in a warning about malicious apps that trick people into downloading malware onto their phone, putting their personal and finance information at risk. Anti-fraud, cybersecurity and finance organisations are highlighting a “surge” in Android malware. They want people to be on the lookout for unexpected…
New deletion warning NurPhoto via Getty Images Google has its finger on the delete button — and that’s a good thing. Twice in just a few days, security researchers have called out the speed with which Google’s team removes threats from its Play Store. Yes, they should not have been there in the first place,…
Beware — all these apps are dangerous. Here’s what you need to know and do. getty An alarming new warning for iPhone and Android users has just hit users, with a cybersecurity firm warning that apps in both Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store have been infected with “malicious” code that lets attackers empty…
New Android spyware alert AFP via Getty Images With ironic timing, just as Samsung confirms its latest crackdown on apps installed from outside official app stores, here comes another alarming warning showing just why it’s making those changes. The latest threat has been discovered hiding inside dozens of apps. Installing any of them “enables the…
New attack warning hits phone users getty A stark new warning has just been issued, as a “a global threat exploiting social engineering” tricks its way onto more than 8 million phones. Beware, if you fall victim it could prove devastatingly expensive. These new attacks “lead to extortion, harassment, and financial loss.” I’ve warned about…