A fake Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) app for Android that steals users’ data has popped up in the Android Market, according to Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC). The security vendor has named it “Android.Fakeneflic.” The app consists of a splash screen followed by a log-in screen, which captures the victim’s information and posts…
Mobile malware masquerades as Opera Mini browser
A malware targeting mobile devices is now trying to fool users into downloading and installing it, by disguising itself as a version of Opera Mini, Opera’s mobile browser. Computer security firm Trend Micro said it encountered a Russian-language mobile website that informs visitors they should upgrade their version of Opera…
Mac Trojan malware masquerades as flash player update
A new Trojan malware is targeting computers running Apple Inc.’s Mac OS X, masquerading as an update to Adobe’s Flash software and fooling users into installing it. Mac security firm Intego said the malware, which it identified as OSX/flashback.A, exploits default settings on OS X’s built-in browser Safari to automatically…
Mac users beware: Malware masquerades as Flash installer
On Monday, security company Intego warned Mac users of a new Trojan horse that masquerades as a Flash Player installation package for OS X Lion. Intego reported that the Flashback malware is available on some sites that offer a link or icon to install Flash Player. Lion users may be vulnerable…
Intego: Malware masquerades as Flash installer
On Monday, security company Intego warned Mac users of a new Trojan horse that masquerades as a Flash Player installation package for OS X Lion. Mac OS X Server 10.7 (Lion) Server Complete Coverage » Pricing Latest Price: $49.99 Get it New Mac malware variant surfaces, poses as PDF Inside Snow…