Cybersecurity researchers at ThreatFabric have disclosed a new Android banking trojan called StreamRat that was pushed to Spanish-speaking users through a fake television-streaming campaign on Meta and can hand its operators near-complete control of an infected device. According to ThreatFabric, the campaign's advertising focused on Spain and reached an estimated 570,950 Meta accounts in the […]
Two groups of researchers have found two new, distinct types of malware that function similarly and are embedded in a variety of programs that are accessible through different channels. Worst of all, the standard advice to “don't install apps from strange sites” is less helpful because some of them are even available on the Google […]
Online ads can be annoying, whether you are watching YouTube, perusing a news website, or using a free software. Aside from being unpleasant, they can slow down your device, use bandwidth, and compromise your privacy. Fortunately, you can disable most advertising on Android without rooting your device or installing costly apps. This comprehensive guide describes […]
The internet is now a vital component of our daily routine. But pesky ads could make browsing irritating. These ads vary from pop-ups to autoplay videos, interfering with our web use and posing hazards including malware and phishing. The good news is that there's a fix: ad blocking using DNS. Understanding DNS Problems Caused by […]
Bloatware consumes storage on your smartphone. The worst part is that you can't immediately uninstall them from your Huawei smartphone; they go by the name of tools. This bloatware typically comes preinstalled on your device. However, occasionally they do originate from different places, such as downloading dangerous links or third-party apps. Here is a simple […]
MIUI advertisements are commonplace. They are pervasive, invasive, and the user experience is labelled. For this exact cause, some folks walk away from Xiaomi phones. Still, since it is the key source of Xiaomi ‘s income, MIUI is married to advertising. Lei Jun, the company's CEO, announced last year that MIUI would clamp down on […]
