Google to Block Malicious Sideloaded Apps Exclusively for Indian Users
Google has announced the launch of an enhanced fraud protection pilot for Android users in the country. This initiative aims to block malicious sideloaded apps that exploit sensitive permissions to commit financial fraud.
According to...
Google Pixel Phone Zero-days Exploited by Forensic Firms in the Wild : Patch Now
The Pixel Update Bulletin details security vulnerabilities and functional improvements for supported devices.
Updating to the April 2024 security patch level (2024-04-05 or later) addresses all these issues and those included in the April 2024...
Over 421,000,000 Times Installed Android Apps from Google Play Contain Malware
A spyware-enabled Android app module that can gather details about files kept on devices and send them to attackers.
Additionally, clipboard contents can be replaced and uploaded to a remote server.
“This malicious SDK collects...
331 Malicious Apps with 60 Million Downloads on Google Play Bypass Android 13 Security
Security researchers from Bitdefender have uncovered a large-scale ad fraud campaign involving 331 malicious apps on the Google Play Store.
These apps, which have accumulated over 60 million downloads, exploit vulnerabilities in Android 13 to...
Spyware Vendors Behind 50% of 0-day Exploits: Google Said
Spyware is a crucial tool for the surveillance and data collection of high-risk individuals. The functionalities of spyware have undergone significant advancements and have become more sophisticated than ever before.
Commercial surveillance vendors (CSVs) offer...
Joker Trojan Targets Android devices Aimed to Steal SMS Messages, Contact Lists, and Device...
The Joker Trojan has recently targeted Android devices to steal SMS messages, contact lists, and device information. The cybersecurity researchers at CSIS has affirmed that the Joker is one of the new kind of...
Android 11 to come with auto-resets Permissions for Unused Android Apps
A maximum of users spends time with their smartphones. Sometimes they are working, connecting with friends, playing games, etc. this has become their primary gateway for digital lives. To work correctly, the app needs...
Beware Of New Malware on The Google Play Store Disguising Themselves as Cleaner Apps
Researchers at McAfee’s Mobile Research Team found a new malware on the Google Play Store, called ‘HiddenAds’, which disguises itself as cleaner apps that delete junk files on devices or one that can help...
‘BouldSpy’ Android Malware Used by Iranian Government for Surveillance Operations
New Android spyware, BouldSpy detected recently by Lookout Threat Lab, linked with moderate certainty to Iran's Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Named after its configuration class, "BoulderApplication," BouldSpy has been under...
PixPirate Android Malware Stealing Banking Passwords From Browsers
With the introduction of Pix, an instant payment platform developed and managed by the monetary authority of Brazil, the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB), which enables the quick execution of payments and transfers.
It currently counts over...
