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Tekya Malware Targets 1 Million Android Users Through Malicious Apps On Play Store
While Google employs some tough policies for app developers to keep the Play Store safe, yet it never remains so.Tekya Malware Targets 1 Million Android Users …
Watch Out: Android Apps in Google Play Store Capitalizing on Coronavirus Outbreak
Preying on public fears, the ongoing coronavirus outbreak is proving to be a goldmine of opportunity for attackers to stage a variety of malware attacks, phish…
Dozens of Android Apps for Kids on Google Play Store Caught in Ad Fraud Scheme
More than 50 Android apps on the Google Play Store'most of which were designed for kids and had racked up almost 1 million downloads between them'have been cau…
Over 50 Android Apps for Kids on Google Play Store Caught in Ad Fraud Scheme
More than 50 Android apps on the Google Play Store'most of which were designed for kids and had racked up almost 1 million downloads between them'have been cau…
Android Cookie-Stealing Malware Found Hijacking Facebook Accounts
A new simple but dangerous strain of Android malware has been found in the wild that steals users' authentication cookies from the web browsing and other apps,…
Cookiethief Malware Targets Android Devices To Steal Cookies
Another malware has become active in the wild targeting Android devices. Dubbed Cookiethief, this Android malware does what its nameCookiethief Malware Targets…
New Android Cookie-Stealing Malware Found Hijacking Facebook Accounts
A new simple but dangerous strain of Android malware has been found in the wild that steals users' authentication cookies from the web browsing and other apps,…
Vulnerabilities In Top Free Android VPN Apps Risk Over 120 Million Users
Researchers from VPNPro have discovered multiple vulnerabilities in many of the Top Free Android VPN apps. The most critical ofVulnerabilities In Top Free Andr…
Google Bans 600 Android Apps from Play Store for Serving Disruptive Ads
Google has banned nearly 600 Android apps from the Play Store for bombarding users with disruptive ads and violating its advertising guidelines.The company cat…
Android Bluetooth Vulnerability Allowed Exploit Without User Interaction
Google has revealed a serious security flaw affecting its Android OS. As disclosed, a Bluetooth subsystem vulnerability affected the AndroidAndroid Bluetooth V…
Twitter Revealed Exploitation of Android App Flaw That Allowed Matching Phone Numbers With User Accounts
Towards the end of 2019, a researcher found a serious flaw in Twitter for Android app. The bug allowed matchingTwitter Revealed Exploitation of Android App Fla…
Popular Android Camera Apps Found Spying On Users
Researchers have found numerous popular Android camera apps stealing users' data and spying on them. Android Camera Apps Caught SpyingPopular Android Camera Ap…
Android Banking Trojan Faketoken Now Also Messages Premium Rate Phone Numbers
Amidst all the new malware that emerge every day, some old viruses also reappear after being revamped. One such exampleAndroid Banking Trojan Faketoken Now Als…
New Android Trojan Kills Play Protect And Places Fake App Reviews From Infected Devices
A new Android Trojan now threatens smartphone users. The Shopper.a Android Trojan kills Play Protect and lets the attackers placeNew Android Trojan Kills Play …
3 Google Play Store Apps Exploit Android Zero-Day Used by NSO Group
Watch out! If you have any of the below-mentioned file managers and photography apps installed on your Android phone'even if downloaded from the official Googl…
Twitter For Android App Bug Allowed Matching 17 Million Twitter Accounts With Phone Numbers
Twitter for Android app had another bugÂthat exposed users' phone numbers. By exploiting the vulnerability, a researcher succeeded in matchingTwitter For Andro…
Twitter For Android App Flaw Could Have Allowed Hijacking of Accounts
Twitter has disclosed a vulnerability that potentially threatened Android users. As revealed, the Twitter for Android app had a flawTwitter For Android App Fla…
Update For Google Chrome 79 On Android Removed Due To Bug That Caused Data Loss
Not much time has passed since Google launched its Chrome browser version 79 with improved privacy and security features. However,Update For Google Chrome 79 O…
Serious Vulnerability Allows Hijacking of VPN Connections Across Many Linux Based Systems (Including Android and MacOS)
A serious vulnerability has surfaced affecting VPN connections on many systems. Upon exploitation, this vulnerability allows a potential attacker toSerious Vul…
Google Patched Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities In Android With December Update
Google has recently rolled-out numerous Android updates for December. These even include patches for some critical vulnerabilities in Android. OneGoogle Patche…
CallerSpy Android Malware Masquerades Itself as a Chat App
A new trojan is in the wild that seems part of a cyberespionage campaign. Dubbed as CallerSpy, this Android malwareCallerSpy Android Malware Masquerades Itself…
Attackers Actively Exploiting Android StrandHogg Vulnerability To Steal Banking Credentials
Researchers have discovered another serious vulnerability affecting Android phones. Dubbed as StrandHogg, the vulnerability even affects the latest devices run…
Vulnerabilities In RCS Technology Exposes Android Users To Cyber Attacks
Google and some other firms have rolled out a new communication technology with much hype. However, the technology, dubbed asVulnerabilities In RCS Technology …
Unpatched Strandhogg Android Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new unpatched vulnerability in the Android operating system that dozens of malicious mobile apps are already exploi…