Hacks

If your Firefox or Chrome browser has any of the below-listed four extensions offered by Avast and its subsidiary AVG installed, you should disable or remove them as soon as possible. Avast Online Security AVG Online Security Avast SafePrice AVG SafePrice Why? Because these four widely installed browser extensions have been caught collecting a lot more data on its millions of users than they are intended to, including your detailed browsing history. Most of you might not even remember downloading and installing these extensions on your web browser, and that's likely because when users install Avast or AVG antivirus on their PCs, the software automatically installs their respective add-ons on the users' browsers. Both online security extensions have been designed to warn users when they visit a malicious or phishing website; whereas, SafePrice extensions help online shoppers learn about best offers, price comparisons, travel deals, and discount coupons from various ...

Researchers discovered a new trojan Masad Stealer to deliver the powerful spyware on the targeted systems and exfiltrate the stolen data via Telegram. Masad Stealer using Telegram as a command and control channel to maintain the anonymity and hide the malware communication traffic. Recent pas, several hacking groups are abusing the Telegram and used it as a part of their attack in different categories of a malicious campaign. Malware developers who behind the Masad Stealer advertised in the underground hacking forums as it is capable of steals browser data, which might contain usernames, passwords, and credit card information. Also, it automatically replaces the own cryptocurrency wallets from the clipboard with the help of the Telegram bot that controlled by the attacker behind the scene. Researchers believe that Masad Stealer is currently an ongoing campaign and actively attacking the thousands of victims around the world. also, the command and control bot stil...