Collaborate Disseminate
A new study has closely examined whether 250 security products for Android smartphones are capable of protecting users at all.
The results are in… and disturbing.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Continue reading Google Play is flooded with hundreds of unsafe Android anti-virus products
Choosing an effective Android antimalware app is a shot in the dark for many users and they may end up in more danger of malicious apps, not less. In fact, as the results of AV-Comparatives’ latest test of Android antimalware apps has shown, only… Continue reading Two thirds of Android antimalware apps are ineffective or unreliable
Check Point Research has uncovered two massive mobile adware and data stealing campaigns, which have already had over 250 million downloads combined globally. Both target mobiles using Android, and exploit the mobile app development supply chain to inf… Continue reading Researchers expose massive mobile adware and data stealing campaigns with 250 million downloads
Ugly Mugs, a UK-based call screening app that helps workers avoid dangerous clients, is at risk for being shut down. Continue reading Google’s New Play Store Rules Are Breaking an App Sex Workers Use to Keep Safe
YouTube Music now works as a music provider on Android Auto.
The post Google Brings Android Auto Support to YouTube Music appeared first on Thurrott.com.
Continue reading Google Brings Android Auto Support to YouTube Music
Google Play said that app suspensions increased by 66 percent in 2018 on its platform. Continue reading Google Play Cracks Down on Malicious Apps
A fake MetaMask app is the first instance of this new type of cryptocurrency stealer appearing outside of shady third-party app stores. Continue reading First ‘Clipper’ Malware Discovered on Google Play
Two apps on Google Play were infecting devices with the Anubis mobile banking trojan. Continue reading Google Play Removes Malicious Malware-Ridden Apps
Android malware in the Google Play Store could tell whether it was likely to be running on a genuine victim’s device or being analysed by a security team.
Continue reading Ingenious! The Android malware which only triggers if you’re moving
Once downloaded, the fake apps hide themselves on the victim’s device and continue to show a full-screen ad every 15 minutes.
Continue reading Google Play Boots 85 Malicious Adware Apps