Android

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 bypass security restrictions and carry...

A newly identified variant of the Android Remote Access Tool (RAT), AndroRAT, has emerged as a critical cybersecurity threat, leveraging sophisticated techniques to steal device unlock patterns, PINs, and passcodes.  The malware, first documented in 2012 as an open-source university...

Google has issued an urgent security alert for CVE-2024-43093 and CVE-2024-50302, two critical Android vulnerabilities actively exploited in coordinated attacks targeting devices running Android 12 through 15.  Patched in the March 2025 Android Security Bulletin (security patch level 2025-03-05), these...

A recent surge in user reports has revealed that Google’s Android System SafetyCore—a system service designed to enable on-device content scanning—has been silently installed on Android devices running Android 9 and later since October 2024.  The app, identified by the...

In a transformative move for smartphone longevity, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Google have announced a collaboration to enable eight years of Android software and security updates for devices powered by Snapdragon mobile platforms.  This initiative, targeting smartphones launching with the...

A significant cybersecurity threat has emerged as the BIG SHARK Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT), a cracked version of the infamous Craxs 7.6 RAT, has been leaked online.  This development highlights the evolving risks posed by malicious actors exploiting Android...

Google has released its February 2025 Android Security Bulletin, which addresses 47 vulnerabilities impacting Android devices. A notable issue is a patched Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2024-53104) that could enable attackers to execute remote code (RCE), granting unauthorized read/write access to affected systems. A...

A sophisticated Android malware campaign, dubbed Tria Stealer, has been targeting users in Malaysia and Brunei since mid-2024.  The malware uses fake wedding invitations as a lure to trick victims into installing a malicious Android Package Kit (APK).  Once installed, the...

Microsoft has unveiled a significant update to Windows 11, enhancing the Start menu with seamless integration for both Android and iPhone devices.  This feature, previously exclusive to Android users, now extends to iPhone owners, allowing them to access their phone's...

FireScam, an information stealer malware with spyware capabilities, is being disseminated as a fake "Telegram Premium" application. The malware spreads through a phishing website on GitHub.io that imitates the legitimate RuStore app store. The malware uses a multi-stage infection procedure...