1M Downloads Later, Google Pulls Phony WhatsApp From Google Play

An adware-laden phony WhatsApp download has been removed from Google Play and the developer’s account suspended, but not before it was downloaded one million times. Continue reading 1M Downloads Later, Google Pulls Phony WhatsApp From Google Play

Mobile Menace Monday: Implications of Google Play Protect

Along with the recent release of Google’s new OS Android 8.0 Oreo, they also released a new security suite known as Google Play Protect.

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A week in security (July 17 – July 23)

A compilation of security news and blog posts from the 17th of July to the 23rd. We discuss the recent Dark Web market take downs and lots more.

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Play Protect: Android’s new security system is now available

Google Play Protect has just rolled out to Android user devices, further beefing up their security.

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