Google Removing Poor-Quality Android Apps From Play Store to Boost Engagement

Included in the purge are static apps, those with limited functionality and content, and apps that crash, freeze, and don’t offer an “engaging user experience,’’ the company said. Continue reading Google Removing Poor-Quality Android Apps From Play Store to Boost Engagement

New Xamalicious Backdoor Infects 25 Android Apps, Affects 327K Devices

By Waqas
Despite Google’s proactive removal of these apps, the threat persists through third-party markets, compromising over 327,000 devices globally.
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Google Launches Verification Badges for Security Tested VPN Apps

By Deeba Ahmed
The new feature will add an Independent Security Review badge at the top of the Google Play search results page when users search for VPN apps. 
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Chinese APT Slid Fake Signal and Telegram Apps onto Official App Stores

By Habiba Rashid
Key Findings Cybersecurity researchers have warned of fake Signal and Telegram apps that have been distributed through the…
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Researcher Identifies Popular Swing VPN Android App as DDoS Botnet

By Waqas
The Swing VPN app is available on Android and iOS devices; however, only the Android version has been identified as a DDoS botnet by the researcher.
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Android App Trojans Sold on Dark Web for $25-$20,000

By Deeba Ahmed
A Kaspersky study reveals security threats to the Google Play app store and how they have been exposing Android users to malware threats.
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Google Suspends Chinese Shopping App Pinduoduo Over Malware Concerns

By Waqas
Pinduoduo has confirmed the incident, but denied the presence of malware in its app.
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