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Want to know what all that Fortnite hype is about? Whoa, Android fans – mind how you go
2018-06-21 19:37

Malware writers preying on the game-curious with fake apps With online gaming hit Fornite set to make its debut on Android, malware writers are already playing on the game's hype to ensnare victims.…

Red Alert Android Trojan for Rent at $500 Per Month
2018-06-21 17:53

The Red Alert 2.0 Android Trojan first detailed in September last year is currently available for rent on underground forums at $500 per month, Trustwave reports. read more

Offline Android apps get new security check
2018-06-21 13:38

How do Android users know whether an app is genuine?

Google Solves Update Issue for Android Apps Installed from Unknown Sources
2018-06-21 08:33

If you are wondering how to receive latest updates for an Android app—installed via a 3rd party source or peer-to-peer app sharing—directly from Google Play Store. For security reasons, until now...

(Cryptographically) sign me up! Android to take bad app checks offline
2018-06-20 06:04

Can't get a network connection? No problem, Google OS will still be able to check signatures Google says Android will no longer require an internet connection to check whether applications are...

HeroRat Controls Infected Android Devices via Telegram
2018-06-19 12:14

A newly detailed Android remote access Trojan (RAT) is leveraging Telegram’s bot functionality to control infected devices, ESET reveals. read more

Beware this Android emulator, it's hijacking your GPU to mine cryptocurrency
2018-06-18 18:55

Users have accused Andy OS Android Emulator of secretly dropping a cryptocurrency miner on your system that runs endlessly.

Epic Games Fortnite for Android–APK Downloads Leads to Malware
2018-06-18 13:03

Given Fortnite's current popularity and craziness across the globe, we understand if you have been searching the web for download links to Fortnite APK for Android phone. However, you are not...

New Banking Trojan Can Launch Overlay Attacks on Latest Android Versions
2018-06-15 19:14

While other malware families have been searching for new overlay techniques for Android 7 and 8, MysteryBot appears to have found a solution.

New LokiBot-Linked Android Trojan Emerges
2018-06-14 12:53

A newly discovered banking Trojan targeting Android 7 and 8 versions is using the same command and control (C&C) server as LokiBot, Threat Fabric (formerly known as SfyLabs) reports. read more