Beware! New Android malware steals your money then installs ransomware

It’s a story almost as old as time: malware is wreaking havoc on Android devices again. Usually, Android malware aims to steal sensitive data and passwords in order to gain access to online accounts.

This devious malware has jumped from Meta over to Google Ads and YouTube to spread - here's how to stay safe

Security researchers Bitdefender discovered a major malvertising campaign on Meta’s network after threat actors managed to compromise a Facebook Business account belonging to a design agency in Norway ...
Android

Godfather Android Malware Returns – And It’s More Dangerous Than Ever

A new version of the ‘Godfather’ Android malware has been spotted, and it’s considerably more dangerous than before. This malware evolved, in a way, and it’s way more clever when it comes to stealing ...
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Android malware poses as fake contacts to steal your personal data

Hacking keeps evolving, just like any other profession. Cybercriminals are always upgrading their tools, especially malware, to find new ways to scam people and steal data or money. The old tricks no ...

Google nukes 224 Android malware apps behind massive ad fraud campaign

A massive Android ad fraud operation dubbed "SlopAds" was disrupted after 224 malicious applications on Google Play were used ...

Google bans 77 popular Android apps for one important reason, check your phone now

Google has blocked 77 apps with millions of downloads after the discovery that they were laced with money-stealing malware.
Android

ERMAC Exposed: The Android Malware Targeting 700+ Apps

The source code for the ERMAC 3.0 Android banking trojan has been leaked online, exposing the malware’s full infrastructure and its ability to target over 700 apps. While this is a win for ...
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RatOn Android Malware Automatically Steals Money and Uses Ransomware – How to Protect Yourself

RatOn malware is more than just another Android Trojan. It steals funds, phishes accounts, and locks screens. Here's how to ...
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Malware-as-a-service turns Android hacking into a plug-and-play business

A new report out today from mobile security firm iVerify Inc. sheds light on the alarming ease with which cybercriminals can now rent advanced Android malware through subscription-based ...
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Malware on Google Play, Apple App Store stole your photos—and crypto

A new mobile crypto-stealing malware called SparkKitty was found in apps on Google Play and the Apple App Store, targeting Android and iOS devices. The malware is a possible evolution of SparkCat, ...

These 224 Malicious Apps Managed to Bypass the Play Store's Anti-Malware Checks

Google and Apple’s app stores both have a reputation for being pretty trustworthy these days. It’s easy to assume that if an ...
Digital Trends

Watch out! This Android malware melds to your OS, and is near impossible to delete

Security company Lookout is warning Android device owners about a new type of malware app, which not only secretly roots your phone, but also installs itself as a system application — making it ...