Fraud & Security Alert

Avoiding third-party app stores so your device doesn't get infected with malware is sound advice. But, what if your phone was already infected with malware when you bought it? That's exactly what's happening with certain models of smartphones right now. They come with a couple of malicious apps preinstalled and even scarier, there's nothing you can do about it.

The infamous Joker malware first began circulating in 2017, but now, it's back with a vengeance. This "fleeceware" was just detected in 11 different apps and if you have one on your phone, you need to delete it immediately. We have the complete list, as well as what you can do to spot these kinds of programs in the future.

The Dark Web is a maze of sketchy websites and questionable content, but there's one subset of internet users that swear by it: cybercriminals. After all, where else can you buy a person's entire digital footprint for pennies on the dollar? In fact, you can purchase someone's digital life for less than $2,000!