Google has removed the SuperVPN program from the Google Play store after researchers notified it of a critical vulnerability. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos Author:…
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Analytics firm’s VPN and ad-blocking apps are secretly grabbing user data
Both Google and Apple have removed at least some of the apps from the company, Sensor Tower. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos Author: Lisa Vaas
Google purges 600 Android apps for “disruptive” pop-up ads
These apps plunk ads in front of us when we’re trying to do something else, often leading to inadvertent ad clicks and much cursing. This post appeared first on Naked…
Android pulls 24 ‘dangerous’ malware-filled apps from Play Store
The malware-infected apps used to harvest data and sign users up to premium services have been downloaded more than 382 million times. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog…
49 Malicious Android Adware Apps in Google Play Infects 3 Million Users with Anti-uninstall Functions
Researchers discovered nearly 49 malicious Android Adware Apps from Google play store related to games & stylized cameras, and these apps were downloaded by 3 million Android users around the…
Open-Source Spyware Spreading Via Google Play Store App to Send SMS, Steal Contacts, Files & Credentials
Researchers discovered an open-source spyware AhMyth associated with Google play store app called RB Music to intrude the Android users device to steal various sensitive information. RB Music also know as…
Hackers Take Complete Control of Your Android Device by Launching MobOk Malware via Fake Photo Editing Apps in Goole Play
Researchers discovered a fake photo editing apps which are used by cybercriminals to launch MobOk Malware that takes complete control of the infected Android device. Threat actors are targeting Android…
Latest Android security updates, and Google to fix patch delays for Pixel
Google’s May security update for Android is out – but will you be lucky enough to get it this week? If you own one of a Pixel device, then yes.…
Hotspot finder app blabs 2 million Wi-Fi network passwords
If you used WiFi Finder, your passwords to both public and private networks have been left online in an unprotected database. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by…
Government spyware hidden in Google Play store apps
The malware, dubbed Exodus, records and steals all manner of data and leaves phones vulnerable to further hacking and data tampering. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by…