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Google issues warning on fake VPN apps

Google is sounding the alarm for Android users after uncovering a wave of fake VPN apps that sneak malware onto phones and tablets. These dangerous apps pose as privacy tools but hide info stealers, ... Read More

Google’s Play Store Update—Delete All These Spyware Apps Now

Spyware takes on many forms. It’s on your phone right now. While “malicious spyware” may generate headlines and prompt Google (and Apple) to force delete thousands of apps, most spyware is better ... Read More

Cellik Android malware builds malicious versions from Google Play apps

A new Android malware-as-a-service (MaaS) named Cellik is being advertised on underground cybercrime forums offering a robust set of capabilities that include the option to embed it in any app ... Read More

The total apps on Google Play dropped by almost half in a year, and that's good news

The total number of apps on the Google Play store has dropped by almost half in the last year, and that's actually good news for Android users. According to app analytics firm Appfigures (via ... Read More

Google Warns Android Users—These Apps Are Tracking Your Location

Android already warns when your location is being tracked — but not by which apps. That puts the onus on users to play detective, diving into privacy settings to work out which apps need to be ... Read More

New Android Malware Lets Hackers Turn Google Play Apps Into Spyware

The security research team at iVerify Threat Intelligence have discovered a new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that has been dubbed Cellik, and which is targeting Android users. It includes features ... Read More

Google to flag Android apps with excessive battery use on the Play Store

Google will start taking action on Android apps in the official Google Play store that have high background activity and cause excessive battery draining. Apps that exceed a "bad behavior threshold" ... Read More