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BadNews bug hits Android app store

BadNews Virus - BBC

Security researchers have identified 32 separate apps on Google Play that harboured a bug called BadNews. On infected phones, BadNews stole cash by racking up charges from sending premium rate text messages.

 

'Red October' is latest super cyberspy virus, firm says

Red October

A Russian computer security firm says it has uncovered a new, far-ranging cyberspying campaign that targets government secrets. The firm malicious software behind the attack is nicknamed "Red October," a nod to the famous Tom Clancy novel.

 

Hacker can disable your Apple laptop

Forget computer viruses and worms. What's maybe the worst thing a hacker could do to your laptop?

 

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