Malware Resurfaces on the Google Play Store

Malware Resurfaces on the Google Play Store

Brain Test malware is back, spotted in 13 apps

Video: Watch Shedun Adware Install Unwanted Apps Without User Interaction

Video: Watch Shedun Adware Install Unwanted Apps Without User Interaction

Adware abuses Android's accessibility features

Adware That Roots Android Devices Found in 20,000 Apps

Adware That Roots Android Devices Found in 20,000 Apps

Android users plagued by uninstallable adware

Android Adware Hits to Google Play Store Once Again

Android Adware Hits to Google Play Store Once Again

Only a minor threat, apps were eventually removed

Android Malware Disguises as PayPal App

Android Malware Disguises as PayPal App

Only German users are targeted right now

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • September 23rd, 2015
Malware Hid in Android Games on Google's Play Store Since November 2013

Malware Hid in Android Games on Google's Play Store Since November 2013

Google's Bouncer system was (and is) unable to detect it

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • September 22nd, 2015
Android Malware Steals Money from Your Bank Account, Hides SMS Transaction Alerts

Android Malware Steals Money from Your Bank Account, Hides SMS Transaction Alerts

The malware targets Russian banks only, for now

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • September 21st, 2015
One Million Android Users Infected with Malware Through an IQ Testing Application

One Million Android Users Infected with Malware Through an IQ Testing Application

Brain Test Android app manages to bypass Google's Bouncer

Ghost Push Android Malware Infects 600,000 New Users per Day

Ghost Push Android Malware Infects 600,000 New Users per Day

Android devices affected by nearly uninstallable virus

A New Malware Sample for Android Appears Every 17 Seconds

A New Malware Sample for Android Appears Every 17 Seconds

Over 440,000 new Android threats produced in Q1 2015

Nasty Police Scareware Triples Ransom If Users Try to Unlock Device on Their Own

Nasty Police Scareware Triples Ransom If Users Try to Unlock Device on Their Own

Few options at hand as screen is locked, buttons don't work

Malicious Minecraft Cheating Apps in Google Play Installed at Least 660,000 Times

Malicious Minecraft Cheating Apps in Google Play Installed at Least 660,000 Times

33 rogue apps found, installed up to 2.8 million times

NSA Had Plans to Hack Smartphones via Malware Delivered Through Google Play Store

NSA Had Plans to Hack Smartphones via Malware Delivered Through Google Play Store

Samsung Store was targeted by the agency as well

61 New Malware Families Emerge for Android, Only 3 for iOS

61 New Malware Families Emerge for Android, Only 3 for iOS

Cybercriminals show their preference for Android

Russian Authorities Catch Alleged Author of Mobile Threat Svpeng

Russian Authorities Catch Alleged Author of Mobile Threat Svpeng

Five individuals arrested in relation to Svpeng malware

Android’s Security Got Stronger

Android’s Security Got Stronger

In October 2014, lowest level of device hygiene was 99.5%

Repackaged Android Apps Filling Third-Party Stores

Repackaged Android Apps Filling Third-Party Stores

Trend observed among top apps at major Chinese app stores

 
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