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These 12 malicious Android apps are recording your conversations — delete them right now

Or worse, recording them? Well, that's exactly what could be happening if you accidentally installed a malicious app.Security researchers at ESET have identified twelve Android apps that have been ... Read More

Dangerous new Android trojan is taking over phones and draining bank accounts — how to stay safe

A new banking Trojan has been pretending to be legitimate apps, like digital ID apps or news readers, in order to trick victims into downloading it so that it can take over their devices and steal the ... Read More

These Android Trojans Target Banking Apps & Digital Wallets—Millions at Risk

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two dangerous Trojans affecting Android users. It secretly steals confidential information. Read More

6 Android apps reportedly recording users' conversations — delete, delete, delete

While the malicious apps weren't targeting users in the United States, you should make sure they aren't on your phone. We've all had that eerie feeling that our phone is listening to every word we say ... Read More

This free Android VPN is actually money-stealing malware in disguise

While free VPNs may be tempting, this new Android app is reportedly malware, with a focus on stealing crypto while pretending to protect you. Read More

Delete the fake VPN app stealing Android users' money

Malware targeting Android devices has grown increasingly sophisticated. From fake banking apps to phishing campaigns, attackers are finding new ways to trick you into giving up sensitive data. One of ... Read More

Malicious Android apps on Google Play downloaded 42 million times

Hundreds of malicious Android apps on Google Play were downloaded more than 40 million times between June 2024 and May 2025, notes a report from cloud security company Zscaler. Read More

Google is moving to protect your Android phone from anonymous apps

Apps loaded with malware have been a problem on Android phones for years, and a key reason behind it is the open nature of the operating system. Unlike iOS, which only allows installation of apps from ... Read More

These 224 Malicious Apps Managed to Bypass the Play Store's Anti-Malware Checks

Google and Apple’s app stores both have a reputation for being pretty trustworthy these days. It’s easy to assume that if an app is in either the iPhone App Store or the Google Play Store, it’s safe ... Read More

Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store

Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their ... Read More

Google Will Make Installing Third-Party Android Apps Safer By Making Them Less Accessible

Starting next year, Google will push what might be a controversial change (depending on who you ask), and it affects the process of installing apps on Android devices. For years, Android users have ... Read More