Beware! New Android malware steals your money then installs ransomware

It’s a story almost as old as time: malware is wreaking havoc on Android devices again. Usually, Android malware aims to ...

Google nukes 224 Android malware apps behind massive ad fraud campaign

A massive Android ad fraud operation dubbed "SlopAds" was disrupted after 224 malicious applications on Google Play were used ...
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RatOn Android Malware Automatically Steals Money and Uses Ransomware – How to Protect Yourself

RatOn malware is more than just another Android Trojan. It steals funds, phishes accounts, and locks screens. Here's how to protect yourself.

These 224 Malicious Apps Managed to Bypass the Play Store's Anti-Malware Checks

Google and Apple’s app stores both have a reputation for being pretty trustworthy these days. It’s easy to assume that if an app is in either the iPhone App Store or the Google Play Store, it’s safe ...
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Godfather Android Malware Returns – And It’s More Dangerous Than Ever

A new version of the ‘Godfather’ Android malware has been spotted, and it’s considerably more dangerous than before. This malware evolved, in a way, and it’s way more clever when it comes to stealing ...

This Android Malware Is Spreading Through Facebook Ads

Threat actors are once again using Meta's advertising platform to distribute malware. This time, it's a form of Android spyware known as Brokewell, and it's spreading through a malvertising campaign ...
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ERMAC Exposed: The Android Malware Targeting 700+ Apps

The source code for the ERMAC 3.0 Android banking trojan has been leaked online, exposing the malware’s full infrastructure and its ability to target over 700 apps. While this is a win for ...

Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying A Cheap Android TV Box

Many cheap Android TV boxes ship with malware or hidden backdoors, risk security and privacy. Stick to certified devices to ...
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Malware-as-a-service turns Android hacking into a plug-and-play business

A new report out today from mobile security firm iVerify Inc. sheds light on the alarming ease with which cybercriminals can now rent advanced Android malware through subscription-based ...
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Android malware poses as fake contacts to steal your personal data

Hacking keeps evolving, just like any other profession. Cybercriminals are always upgrading their tools, especially malware, to find new ways to scam people and steal data or money. The old tricks no ...
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Malware on Google Play, Apple App Store stole your photos—and crypto

A new mobile crypto-stealing malware called SparkKitty was found in apps on Google Play and the Apple App Store, targeting Android and iOS devices. The malware is a possible evolution of SparkCat, ...

iPhone vs. Android Security: Which Actually Keeps You Safer?

While a speedy turnaround is possible on Apple, Apple's process can take up to two weeks. Similar security features are ...