Android Users Beware: MysteryBot Trojan Can Encrypt Your Files

Security researchers have spotted another dangerous threat that is being targeted at mobile users. The MysteryBot Android Trojan is the latest offensive tactic against mobile devices as it is being launched on a global scale. It is rated as a…Read mo… Continue reading Android Users Beware: MysteryBot Trojan Can Encrypt Your Files

Android Trojan Allows Hackers to Steal $8,000 Per Day from Russian Banks

Law enforcement in Moscow, with support from Group-IB, recently arrested a 32-year-old hacker, accused of taking part in stealing funds from customers of Russian banks using Android Trojans. At the height of their activity, the attackers reportedly sip… Continue reading Android Trojan Allows Hackers to Steal $8,000 Per Day from Russian Banks

Sprawling Mobile Espionage Campaign Targets Android Devices

A massive mobile espionage campaign has been collecting troves of sensitive personal information since 2012, according to a new report from the Electronic Frontier Foundation and security firm Lookout. Continue reading Sprawling Mobile Espionage Campaign Targets Android Devices

WireX DDoS Botnet: An Army of Thousands of Hacked Android SmartPhones

Do you believe that just because you have downloaded an app from the official app store, you’re safe from malware?

Think twice before believing it.

A team of security researchers from several security firms have uncovered a new, widespread botnet tha… Continue reading WireX DDoS Botnet: An Army of Thousands of Hacked Android SmartPhones

First Android-Rooting Trojan With Code Injection Ability Found On Google Play Store

A new Android-rooting malware with an ability to disable device’ security settings in an effort to perform malicious tasks in the background has been detected on the official Play Store.

What’s interesting? The app was smart enough to fool Google security mechanism by first pretending itself to be a clean app and then temporarily replacing it with a malicious version.

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Android Trojan Targeting Over 420 Banking Apps Worldwide Found On Google Play Store

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I am not kind of a funny person, but I love watching funny videos clips online, and this is one of the best things that people can do in their spare time.

But, beware if you have installed a funny video app f… Continue reading Android Trojan Targeting Over 420 Banking Apps Worldwide Found On Google Play Store

Beware! Pre-Installed Android Malware Found On 36 High-end Smartphones

Bought a brand new Android Smartphone? Do not expect it to be a clean slate.

At least 36 high-end smartphone models belonging to popular manufacturing companies such as Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, Asus, Nexus, Oppo, and Lenovo, which are being distributed by… Continue reading Beware! Pre-Installed Android Malware Found On 36 High-end Smartphones

More Firmware Backdoor Found In Cheap Android Phones

Here’s some bad news for Android users again.

Certain low-cost Android smartphones and tablets are shipped with malicious firmware, which covertly gathers data about the infected devices, displays advertisements on top of running applications and down… Continue reading More Firmware Backdoor Found In Cheap Android Phones

More Firmware Backdoor Found In Cheap Android Phones

Here’s some bad news for Android users again.

Certain low-cost Android smartphones and tablets are shipped with malicious firmware, which covertly gathers data about the infected devices, displays advertisements on top of running applications and down… Continue reading More Firmware Backdoor Found In Cheap Android Phones