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8 Android malware myths you need to stop believing

Android has long had a reputation for being more vulnerable to malware than iOS. Although the platform's open nature may have something to do with it, many real threats today are not where most users ...
PC Magazine

'Vo1d' Trojan Malware Infects 1.3 Million Android-Based TV Boxes Globally

The Android malware discreetly downloads unwanted software and has reportedly infected users in nearly 200 countries. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you ...
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Necro malware infects 11 million Android phones via the Play Store

Google has been continuously working to make Android a secure OS for everyone out there. With several layers of security in place these days, bad actors often find it hard to do any damage to Android ...
Fox News

Updated Android malware can hijack calls you make to your bank

Do you remember those TV shows where the villain gets defeated in one season but comes back even stronger in the next? Think "Stranger Things" on Netflix. The malware we’re talking about here is just ...
Fox News

Beware of this new Android malware that empties your bank account, clears your device completely

There's been a spike in malware hitting Android phones, and the latest one, called BingoMod, might be the scariest yet. This malware can steal money from your accounts and then wipe your phone clean.
Android Police

6 telltale signs that your Android phone has malware

Parth, the digital nerd, dances between the realms of Android and iPhone like a tech-savvy tango. With a keyboard as his compass, he navigates the binary seas, uncovering hidden gems and unraveling ...
SiliconANGLE

SpyNote Android malware resurfaces in campaign using spoofed app install pages

A new report out today from internet intelligence company DomainTools LLC warns that threat actors are using newly registered domains to deliver the SpyNote Android remote access trojan via sites that ...
Bleeping Computer

SpyLend Android malware downloaded 100,000 times from Google Play

An Android malware app called SpyLend has been downloaded over 100,000 times from Google Play, where it masqueraded as a financial tool but became a predatory loan app for those in India. The app ...
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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 ...
PC Magazine

These 2 Android Apps Spread 'Necro Trojan' Malware Via Google Play Store

The malware was spotted circulating via apps called 'Wuta Camera' and 'Max Browser' on the Google Play Store, according to Kaspersky. When he's not battling bugs and robots in Helldivers 2, Michael is ...
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8 Android malware myths you need to stop believing

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...
Bleeping Computer

Android malware 'Necro' infects 11 million devices via Google Play

A new version of the Necro malware loader for Android was installed on 11 million devices through Google Play in malicious SDK supply chain attacks. This new version of the Necro Trojan was installed ...