Security News

Extenbro DNS-Changer Used in Adware Campaign
2019-07-16 15:53

A recently observed DNS-changer Trojan is being used in an adware campaign to prevent users from accessing security-related websites, Malwarebytes reveals. read more

Adware Gathers 9 Million Downloads in Google Play
2019-07-02 18:59

A recently identified adware campaign has gathered over 9 million downloads via 111 infected applications distributed through Google Play, Trend Micro’s security researchers reveal. read more

Let adware be treated as malware, Canuck boffins declare after breaking open Wajam ad injector
2019-05-20 10:05

If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck then... Analysis The technology industry has numerous terms for sneaky software, including malware, adware, spyware, ransomware, and the ever...

Adware-Ridden Apps in Google Play Infect 30 Million Android Users
2019-04-24 16:55

Google Play has removed up to 50 apps that once downloaded plagued systems with full-screen ads.

Just Android things: 150m phones, gadgets installed adware-ridden mobe simulator games
2019-03-13 19:33

Devs may have been duped into using dodgy SDK Android adware has managed to find its way into as many as 150 million devices – after it was stashed inside a large number of those bizarre viral...

Researchers expose massive mobile adware and data stealing campaigns with 250 million downloads
2019-03-13 11:36

Check Point Research has uncovered two massive mobile adware and data stealing campaigns, which have already had over 250 million downloads combined globally. Both target mobiles using Android,...

ICEPick-3PC: A Sophisticated Adware That Collects Data En Masse
2019-01-09 21:16

Researchers think an organized crime gang is running the massive campaigns, prepping for large-scale follow-on attacks on Android users.

Google Play Boots 85 Malicious Adware Apps
2019-01-09 20:59

Once downloaded, the fake apps hide themselves on the victim’s device and continue to show a full-screen ad every 15 minutes.

Google Removes 85 Adware Apps That Infect 9 Million Android Users
2019-01-09 10:18

Google has removed 85 apps from its Play Store after finding out that they were pushing aggressive, full-screen adware to Android users. With the rise in the mobile market, Adware has become one...

Lenovo Pays $7.3 Million to Settle Superfish Adware Lawsuit
2018-12-03 14:43

Lenovo has agreed to pay $7.3 million to settle a consumer class action lawsuit related to the Superfish adware scandal from 2015. read more