Security News

BadBox malware botnet infects 192,000 Android devices despite disruption
2024-12-19 22:01

The BadBox Android malware botnet has grown to over 192,000 infected devices worldwide despite a recent sinkhole operation that attempted to disrupt the operation in Germany. [...]

Android malware found on Amazon Appstore disguised as health app
2024-12-19 18:59

A malicious Android spyware application named 'BMI CalculationVsn' was discovered on the Amazon Appstore, masquerading as a simple health tool but stealing data from infected devices in the...

Vanir: Open-source security patch validation for Android
2024-12-18 04:30

Google’s open-source tool Vanir enables Android developers to quickly scan custom platform code for missing or applicable security patches. By automating patch validation, Vanir helps OEMs deliver...

New Android NoviSpy spyware linked to Qualcomm zero-day bugs
2024-12-16 15:06

The Serbian government exploited Qualcomm zero-days to unlock and infect Android devices with a new spyware named 'NoviSpy,' used to spy on activists, journalists, and protestors. [...]

Russian cyberspies target Android users with new spyware
2024-12-13 17:43

Russian cyberspies Gamaredon has been discovered using two Android spyware families named 'BoneSpy' and 'PlainGnome' to spy on and steal data from mobile devices. [...]

Russian cyberspies target Android users with new spyware
2024-12-13 17:43

Russian cyberspies Gamaredon has been discovered using two Android spyware families named 'BoneSpy' and 'PlainGnome' to spy on and steal data from mobile devices. [...]

Germany blocks BadBox malware loaded on 30,000 Android devices
2024-12-13 15:22

Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has disrupted the BadBox malware operation pre-loaded in over 30,000 Android IoT devices sold in the country. [...]

Germany sinkholes BadBox malware pre-loaded on Android devices
2024-12-13 15:22

Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has disrupted the BadBox malware operation pre-loaded in over 30,000 Android IoT devices sold in the country. [...]

Gamaredon Deploys Android Spyware "BoneSpy" and "PlainGnome" in Former Soviet States
2024-12-12 13:35

The Russia-linked state-sponsored threat actor tracked as Gamaredon has been attributed to two new Android spyware tools called BoneSpy and PlainGnome, marking the first time the adversary has...

New EagleMsgSpy Android spyware used by Chinese police, researchers say
2024-12-11 21:03

A previously undocumented Android spyware called 'EagleMsgSpy' has been discovered and is believed to be used by law enforcement agencies in China to monitor mobile devices. [...]