Adware-Ridden Apps in Google Play Infect 30 Million Android Users
Google Play has removed up to 50 apps that once downloaded plagued systems with full-screen ads. Continue reading Adware-Ridden Apps in Google Play Infect 30 Million Android Users
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Google will check apps by new developers more thoroughly
In an attempt to thwart Android developers who are set to distribute malicious apps through Google Play, Google will be taking more time when reviewing apps by developers with newly minted accounts. This reviewing process will take days, not weeks, Goo… Continue reading Google will check apps by new developers more thoroughly
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
Fake Instagram Apps on Google Play Harvest User Logins
The apps, which claim to help users rack up followers, are well-rated and have been downloaded tens of thousands of times. Continue reading Fake Instagram Apps on Google Play Harvest User Logins
What Happens When Malware Sneaks Into Reputable Hardware, Applications and App Stores?
To avoid malware, always get hardware and software from authorized and reputable sources and vendors, right? But what happens when those same sources actually contain or deliver malicious payloads?
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Preparing for the Unpredictable: Security in a New World of Mobile Malware
Mobile malware is nothing new. But in recent months, attackers have been getting more creative and resourceful with how they conceal, distribute and deploy these threats.
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Google Play Boots Italian Spyware Apps That Infected Hundreds
Google Play has removed 25 malicious apps that were downloading spyware, dubbed Exodus, onto victims’ phones. Continue reading Google Play Boots Italian Spyware Apps That Infected Hundreds
Researchers Find Google Play Store Apps Were Actually Government Malware
Security researchers have found a new kind of government malware that was hiding in plain sight within apps on Android’s Play Store. And they appear to have uncovered a case of lawful intercept gone wrong. Continue reading Researchers Find Google Play Store Apps Were Actually Government Malware
Popular Web Browser’s Hidden Ability Threatens 500M Google Play Users
A popular web browser’s hidden ability poses a serious risk to more than 500 million Google Play users and their Android devices. Malware analysts at Doctor Web recently observed that UC Browser, a web browser developed by the Alibaba-owned Chine… Continue reading Popular Web Browser’s Hidden Ability Threatens 500M Google Play Users
Google Play Touts Certs in Quest For Enterprise Security
Google has snagged three security and privacy certifications for Google Play as it tries to appeal to enterprises despite numerous malicious apps and security issues. Continue reading Google Play Touts Certs in Quest For Enterprise Security