Google Boots 21 Bogus Gaming Apps from Play Marketplace
Android apps packed with malware from HiddenAds family downloaded 8 million times from the online marketplace. Continue reading Google Boots 21 Bogus Gaming Apps from Play Marketplace
Category Archives: bad apps
Malicious ‘Blur’ Photo App Campaign Discovered on Google Play
Twenty-nine bad mobile apps with a combined 3.5 million downloads bombard users with out-of-context ads. Continue reading Malicious ‘Blur’ Photo App Campaign Discovered on Google Play
Tekya Malware Threatens Millions of Android Users via Google Play
The ad-fraud malware lurks in dozens of childrens’ and utilities apps. Continue reading Tekya Malware Threatens Millions of Android Users via Google Play
Google purges 600 Android apps for “disruptive” pop-up ads
These apps plunk ads in front of us when we’re trying to do something else, often leading to inadvertent ad clicks and much cursing. Continue reading Google purges 600 Android apps for “disruptive” pop-up ads
Google: Efforts Against Bad Android Apps on Play Store Are Working
The tech giant acknowledged some achievements in efforts to bolster mobile app security but recognized more needs to be done. Continue reading Google: Efforts Against Bad Android Apps on Play Store Are Working
Android pulls 24 ‘dangerous’ malware-filled apps from Play Store
The malware-infected apps used to harvest data and sign users up to premium services have been downloaded more than 382 million times. Continue reading Android pulls 24 ‘dangerous’ malware-filled apps from Play Store
‘Fleeceware’ Apps Downloaded 600M Times from Google Play
New research shows apps that dupe users into being charged excessively with little reward persist on the Android app store. Continue reading ‘Fleeceware’ Apps Downloaded 600M Times from Google Play
Google plays Whack-A-Mole with naughty Android developers
Android developers without a track record are going to be submitted to more checks in order to stamp out those of “bad faith.” Continue reading Google plays Whack-A-Mole with naughty Android developers