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Malware has been the bane of everyone's online existence, because it serves as the easiest back-door entry for perpetrators of cybercrime and thievery. Google is usually on its toes, keeping the Play Store free of nefarious apps and ensuring prompt delivery of Android security patches, but some attackers manage to stay ahead of the curve and still steal money or personal information from victims. One such malware was recently caught in the wild targeting Android devices, stealing all financial data on them, and then wiping them clean.

A new Android malware is emptying bank accounts and wiping devices

Your Android phone's web browser picks up a lot of files, images and data from the websites that you visit, and a lot of that does not need to be on your phone. Whether you're using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Samsung Internet, this data stored in your cookies and cache can be helpful in some cases. It's what lets you quickly load websites you frequently access and keeps you logged into accounts you have. That's nice, but there's plenty of information in the cookies and cache of your browser that isn't necessary and could even be a privacy risk.

Your Android Phone's Web Browser Has Junk Files You Can Delete Now

Anytime you create a new email account using Google, you get 15GB of storage, which is generous for coming with no price tag. But that 15GB can fill up quickly, especially because that chunk of data storage includes any videos and pictures you download to Google Drive and Google Photos. If your inbox is overflowing with unread newsletters and spammy emails that made it past your filter, you can take action to preserve all your important missives while starting afresh with a new inbox.

Running out of Gmail storage? How to get another 15GB for free

[Update: This article was updated to include a comment from a Google Spokesperson about the Android SMS phishing scam.]. There’s a new malware targeting Android devices via SMS phishing. The malware, known as BingoMod, is still in development. However, its potential capabilities range from stealing money to factory resetting the devices of those who allow its installation.

New malware can steal your money and factory reset your Android

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Just when you thought browsing around Safari on your iPhone was perfectly safe — it generally is, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep your eyes out for potential issues that can make you more vulnerable to viruses and malware. Your iPhone is equipped with security features that attempt to mitigate problems whenever possible, but no system is flawless. It’s important to avoid these iPhone browsing mistakes that can leave you in a more compromised position and potentially open you up to the threat of viruses, malware, and spyware.

4 iPhone Browsing Mistakes That Almost Always Lead To Viruses: Visiting Unsafe Websites & More

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MILLIONS of Android owners are at risk of a malware attack that silently raids their back accounts - and stops other apps from alerting them. The cyberattack tricks Android owners into installing malware that secretly subscribes them to premium paid services, according to researchers. It can also block roughly 200...

Malicious attack hits Android owners secretly subscribing them to premium paid services – telltale signs to look out for

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 Charging your phone might now seem like a simple and automatic part of your daily routine, but there’s more going on under the hood than you think.After all, one of the few drawbacks to our connected modern existence is we’re almost always monitoring the battery life of our phones – to make sure they don’t run out, and charging habits play a huge part in this. Here are some common mistakes you might be making…Modern phones almost exclusively use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, and while these batteries have proven to be really size-efficient and adaptable, they still have some limitations....

The common mistakes we are all making when charging our phones

Intel has shared more about the voltage-related issues that affected some 13th- and 14th-generation Core processors, as the company tries to put the episode behind it. As reported by Tom's Hardware, Intel says that the problem originated with "elevated operating voltage" stemming from "incorrect voltage requests," specifically an increase to the minimum operating voltage of the chips. These "elevated voltage events can accumulate over time," eventually damaging the processor and causing system hangs or crashes.

Intel details fixes for crashing 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs as BIOS updates roll out

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Hackers used malware droppers to spread the Mandrake Android spyware via the Google Play Store for years.

This dangerous Android spyware has returned via malicious Play Store apps — delete them right now

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The majority of businesses are ready to update to Windows 11, but many are still holding back for some reason, research has claimed.A survey of more than 750,000 Windows endpoints by ControlUp found 88% of those yet to upgrade were able to cope with the move to Windows 11, 82% are yet to make the leap - with 11% needing to be fully replaced, and 1% requiring an upgrade.This is despite the official end of life deadline for Windows 10 services looming ever closer, with the date now just over a year away.
Time to upgrade?
After October 14 2025, Microsoft will...

Almost all Windows 10 systems can be upgraded to the new version — so why are businesses holding back?

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Apple recently approved a new emulator app called UTM SE that enables your iPhone or iPad (or Vision Pro!) to masquerade as PC hardware and run honest-to-goodness computer desktop operating systems. Some of you asked in the comments section of my last story how it runs — a fair question that I couldn’t answer at the time. But now that I’ve tried it a little, I have answers, and I can say this much: it’s better than I expected, but I wouldn’t count on it for too much.

My iPad runs Windows XP now, and it’s all I ever wanted

Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is becoming commonplace in 21st century technology. A VPN can keep your online activity anonymous and secure, as well as being able to provide access to geo-blocked content. The downside is there’s no one-step solution for using a VPN on an Apple TV like with iOS and macOS devices. But don’t worry, there is still a way – here, we show you how to set up and use a VPN on the Apple TV.

How to use a VPN on Apple TV

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. As another month hits, your Pixel devices have an update waiting. The August Google Pixel update is ready for your still-supported Pixel phone, tablet, foldable, or smartwatch. Since it’s only August and not time for a quarterly (QPR) release (like this one), this should hit as a minor bug fixer. There’s always a chance that Android 15 shows up in stable form later this month, but for now, we’re being treated to this monthly Android security patch.

August 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

After hundreds of reports of fires causing dozens of injuries and several pet deaths, Samsung is recalling more than a million electric stoves sold in the US between 2013 and 2024. In a press release, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that the voluntary recall was due to...

Dozens injured, pets killed in fires causing Samsung to recall 1.1M stoves

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Here's the latest malware you need to be on the lookout for: a malicious 'Google' ad for the security-focused Google Authenticator app.

This malware is posing as Google Authenticator using Google ads — here's how to protect yourself

We all know that some perfectly good Windows 10 PCs can't be upgraded to Windows 11. But did you know that Canalys Insights estimated that 240 million Windows 10 PCs are doomed to the trash heap because they can't be upgraded to Windows 11 after Microsoft dumps Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025? Wow. That's a lot of trashed PCs.

The Windows 10 clock is ticking: 5 ways to save your old PC in 2025 (most are free)

TechSpot

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Facepalm: Mandrake is a recurring cyber threat within the Android mobile ecosystem. Researchers discovered Mandrake-infected apps a few years ago, and the malware has now apparently returned with even more sophisticated techniques designed to evade the latest security protections. The Mandrake malware family...

Highly sophisticated malware lurked in Google's Play Store for years, undetected

We show you how to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac for improved organization and efficiency.

How to switch Apple ID

Currently, One UI 6.1.1 is only present on the new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. Samsung is working to start rolling it out to more Galaxy devices soon. In the meantime, tipsters and developers continue to uncover some of the coolest improvements. A recent find reveals that the process of linking your phone to a Windows PC to stream apps is more seamless in One UI 6.1.1.

One UI 6.1.1 makes it easier to stream apps to a Windows PC

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Mac and Windows users infected by software updates delivered over hacked ISP

Hackers delivered malware to Windows and Mac users by compromising their Internet service provider and then tampering with software updates delivered over unsecure connections, researchers said....

Mac and Windows users infected by software updates delivered over hacked ISP

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