Security News

Pokémon GO-themed malicious apps lurk on Google Play (Help Net Security)
2016-07-15 19:32

Researchers have discovered three malicious apps taking advantage of Pokémon GO’s immense popularity, offered for download on Google Play. Google has already removed them, but not before thousands...

Google Play Hit with Rash of Auto-Rooting Malware (Threatpost)
2016-06-28 16:29

Google takes down LevelDropper app that automatically jailbreaks Android devices giving attackers complete control over devices.

Android-rooting malware lurking on Google Play (Help Net Security)
2016-06-28 15:34

For a while now Android-rooting malware has been creeping in Google’s Play store. The latest instance, discovered by Lookout researchers, masquerades as LevelDropper, an app that simulates the...