Google Play Protect takes on malicious apps with code-level scanning

Google is enhancing Google Play Protect’s real-time scanning to include code-level scanning, to keep Android devices safe from malicious and unwanted apps, especially those downloaded (or sideloaded) from outside of the Google Play app store &#82… Continue reading Google Play Protect takes on malicious apps with code-level scanning

Trojanized Signal, Telegram apps found on Google Play, Samsung Galaxy Store

ESET researchers have identified two active campaigns targeting Android users, where the threat actors behind the tools for Telegram and Signal are attributed to the China-aligned APT group GREF. Most likely active since July 2020 and since July 2022, … Continue reading Trojanized Signal, Telegram apps found on Google Play, Samsung Galaxy Store

How Malicious Android Apps Slip Into Disguise

Researchers say mobile malware purveyors have been abusing a bug in the Google Android platform that lets them sneak malicious code into benign mobile apps and evade security scanning tools. Google says it has updated its app malware detection mechanisms in response to the new research. Continue reading How Malicious Android Apps Slip Into Disguise

7 fake cryptocurrency investment apps discovered in Google Play, Apple App Store

Sophos released new findings on CryptoRom scams—a subset of pig butchering schemes designed to trick users of dating apps into making fake cryptocurrency investments. Since May, Sophos X-Ops has observed CryptoRom fraudsters refining their techniques, … Continue reading 7 fake cryptocurrency investment apps discovered in Google Play, Apple App Store

China-Linked Spyware Found in Google Play Store Apps, 2m Downloads

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Mobile security solutions provider Pradeo’s security researchers have shared details of the spyware they discovered hiding on the…
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Legitimate Android app transforms into data-snooping malware

ESET researchers have discovered a trojanized Android app named iRecorder – Screen Recorder. It was available on Google Play as a legitimate app in September 2021, with malicious functionality most likely added in August 2022. During its existenc… Continue reading Legitimate Android app transforms into data-snooping malware

Scammers exploit AI trend with fake ChatGPT apps on Google Play, Apple App Store

Sophos researchers uncovered multiple apps masquerading as legitimate, ChatGPT-based chatbots to overcharge users. These apps have popped up in the Google Play and Apple App Store. Because the free versions have near-zero functionality and constant ads… Continue reading Scammers exploit AI trend with fake ChatGPT apps on Google Play, Apple App Store

Google Play threats on the dark web are big business

Android infections are also prevalent on the dark web, according to Kaspersky. Learn how to keep your workforce safe from these mobile and BYOD security threats.
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Google Play apps will allow users to initiate in-app account deletion

Google Play will be pushing Android app developers to allow users to delete their account and associated data from within the app. Users will also be given the option to only delete data where applicable, as some data needs to be retained for security,… Continue reading Google Play apps will allow users to initiate in-app account deletion