One of the perks of Android is the ability to sideload apps relatively easily. This means that if there’s an app you want that’s not on the Play Store, you can download it from forums or other ...

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 users have grown accustomed to constant notifications about bugs and security vulnerabilities, but a newly discovered threat poses a particularly serious danger. The malicious software, known ...

This article was updated on November 7th to include a statement provided by a Google spokesperson. The evolution of malware is a relentless game of cat and mouse, and Android users are once again in ...

Android malware is no longer just about annoying pop-ups or shady adware. Today’s threats can steal banking credentials, spy on personal messages, and take full control of a device, often without the ...

Cybercriminals are now using an updated version of Android malware, dubbed "FakeCall," to take over phone dialers and intercept calls made to banks, according to a report from mobile security platform ...

A new Android backdoor malware named 'Wpeeper' has been spotted in at least two unofficial app stores mimicking the Uptodown App Store, a popular third-party app store for Android devices with over ...

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Malwarebytes, a leading provider of anti-malware solutions, today launched a free mobile security application for Android devices. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Mobile, ...

Hacking keeps evolving, just like any other profession. Cybercriminals are always upgrading their tools, especially malware, to find new ways to scam people and steal data or money. The old tricks no ...

A previously unknown Android backdoor named 'Xamalicious' has infected approximately 338,300 devices via malicious apps on Google Play, Android's official app store. McAfee, a member of the App ...

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The 3.9 billion Android smartphones make up close to 70% of the total smartphones in the world. Such a massive user base makes Android devices a prime target for malware attacks. A malware-infected ...