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Millions of Android users warned to check phones now as Google bans apps

Multiple popular apps have been banned from Google's Play Store after they were found to be slowing down Android phones without their owners' knowledge. Read More

Android users warned to delete these fake apps after Google alarm

Google has issued a warning to Android users about a wave of fake apps that are being used to distribute malware and steal personal information ... 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

Beware! New Android malware can hijack your apps and steal your money. Here’s how to stay safe

Sturnus malware targets Android users by abusing Accessibility Services to steal data and money. Learn how it works and how to protect your device. 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. During the same period, ... Read More

[UPDATED] Over 42 Million Malicious Android Apps Downloaded from Google Play — Here’s What You Need to Know

UPDATE: Google spokesperson reached out with a statement regarding this report. Here’s what the company has to say: “User protection against these identified malware versions was already in place ... Read More

Google Play Store Not Safe Anymore? New Report Warns Of Hidden Adware In Popular Apps

A new report shows millions unknowingly downloaded apps that secretly ran nonstop in the background, draining phones without a single warning sign. Read More

Google has issued a warning for VPN users, here's why

As a result, you might want to install VPNs listed in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store for Android and iOS users respectively. If you are an Android user browsing the Play Store for a VPN, ... Read More

Warning this Android antivirus is actually a virus

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. If you’ve recently ... Read More

Malware Campaign Masquerades as Dating Apps to Steal Data

A large-scale malware campaign using fake dating and social networking apps to steal sensitive personal data has been uncovered by mobile security researchers. Dubbed “SarangTrap,” the operation spans ... Read More

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

Ever feel like your phone is listening to you when it shouldn't be? Credit: Getty Images / Qi Yang / Moment We've all had that eerie feeling that our phone is listening to every word we say. And for ... Read More

Google will allow 'experienced users' to sideload unverified Android apps

In August, Google announced that it will implement a new safety feature that would require developers to verify their identities if they want Android users to be able to sideload their apps. Now, the ... Read More