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WhatsApp-based wormable Android malware spotted on the Google Play Store
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered yet another piece of wormable Android malware'but this time downloadable directly from the official Google Play Store…
Malicious System Update App Targets Android Users With Malware
Android users are now facing a new malware threatening their personal information. The new Android…Malicious System Update App Targets Android Users With Malwa…
Now-Patched Android Zero-Day Actively Exploited For Targeted Attacks
Heads up, Android users. A new zero-day is under active exploitation in the wild targeting…Now-Patched Android Zero-Day Actively Exploited For Targeted Attacks…
WARNING: A New Android Zero-Day Vulnerability Is Under Active Attack
Google has disclosed that a now-patched vulnerability affecting Android devices that use Qualcomm chipsets is being weaponized by adversaries to launch targete…
Multiple Bugs In TikTok Android App Could Allow 1-Click RCE Attacks
Numerous security vulnerabilities existed in the TikTok application for Android. Exploiting these bugs in TikTok…Multiple Bugs In TikTok Android App Could Allo…
9 Android Apps On Google Play Caught Distributing AlienBot Banker and MRAT Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new malware dropper contained in as many as 9 Android apps distributed via Google Play Store that deploys a second …
Google quietly adds revolutionary VPN protocol to next Android
Google has added support for Wireguard - a VPN that uses state-of-the-art cryptography to provide users with the highest level of privacy, security and speed -…
Google Removed Malicious Android Apps Showing Out-of-Context Ads
Many more malicious Android apps flooded the Google Play Store. These apps targeted Android users with out-of-context and privacy intrusiveGoogle Removed Malic…
New Android Ransomware MalLocker.B Triggers Upon Pressing Home Key
A new ransomware has emerged online threatening Android security. Identified as MalLocker.B, the ransomware triggers on an infected phone asNew Android Ransomw…
Watch Out ' Microsoft Warns Android Users About A New Ransomware
Microsoft has warned about a new strain of mobile ransomware that takes advantage of incoming call notifications and Android's Home button to lock the device b…
Code Execution Vulnerability Found In Facebook for Android
Facebook for Android app had a serious vulnerability that could allow arbitrary code execution. Exploiting the bug could lead toCode Execution Vulnerability Fo…
Google Launched Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative Covering Third-Party OEMs
Proceeding further with managing Android security, Google has recently announced the launch of the Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative (APVI). UnderGoogle…
IPStorm botnet expands from Windows to Android, Mac, and Lin
The IPStorm botnet, which was first spotted targeting Windows systems last year, has quadrupled in size to reach 13,500 infected systems - and is now targeting…
Beware: New Android Spyware Found Posing as Telegram and Threema Apps
A hacking group known for its attacks in the Middle East, at least since 2017, has recently been found impersonating legitimate messaging apps such as Telegram…
Google Removed 17 Android Apps With Joker Malware From Play Store
Google Play Store is a platform where threat actors keep reappearing due to its popularity and widespread use. No matterGoogle Removed 17 Android Apps With Jok…
Critical Instagram App RCE Flaw Could Threaten Android And iOS Devices
Instagram has again made it to the news due to a serious security flaw. Reportedly, a critical RCE flaw existedCritical Instagram App RCE Flaw Could Threaten A…
Cerberus Out, Alien Malware In! New Android Banking Trojan Has Arrived
In the previous year, Cerberus malware emerged as a powerful Android trojan. It even revamped its functionalities to become moreCerberus Out, Alien Malware In!…
Firefox for Android Bug Allows Hijacking Other Phones' Browsers Over WiFi
A serious bug exists in Firefox for Android browsers that allows hijacking other phones' browsers connected on the WiFi. UpgradeFirefox for Android Bug Allows …
A Bug Could Let Attackers Hijack Firefox for Android via Wi-Fi Network
Dear Android users, if you use the Firefox web browser on your smartphones, make sure it has been updated to version 80 or the latest available version on the …
Android 11 ' 5 New Security and Privacy Features You Need to Know
After a long wait and months of beta testing, Google last week finally released Android 11, the latest version of the Android mobile operating system'with feat…
Vulnerabilities In TikTok Android App Could Allow Stealing Files
TikTok has once again made it to the news owing to security flaws. This time, the vulnerabilities affect the TikTokVulnerabilities In TikTok Android App Could …
TERRACOTTA Ad Fraud Botnet Targeted Android Play Store
One more time, the Android Play Store has made it to the news due to a security problem. This time,TERRACOTTA Ad Fraud Botnet Targeted Android Play Store on La…
Android Bug Could Allow Malicious Apps To Steal User Data From Other Apps
Once again, Android has made it to the news due to a not so good reason. A researcher has discoveredAndroid Bug Could Allow Malicious Apps To Steal User Data F…
Telegram Launched Video Calls For Both iOS And Android
Following the COVID-19 pandemic scenario, Telegram has taken an important step that may serve as an alternate to Zoom. ManyTelegram Launched Video Calls For Bo…