Apps News Warning To Android Users To Stop Downloading Malicious Apps

Google issues warning on fake VPN apps

Google warns Android users about dangerous fake VPN apps hiding malware that steals passwords, banking details, and personal data from phones and tablets. 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

Google issues official warning that VPN scams are on the rise – here's how to avoid them

Google's new scams advisory warns users about malicious VPN apps that impersonate real providers and install dangerous malware. Here's what to watch out for. Read More

Fake ChatGPT apps are hijacking your phone without you knowing

Millions are downloading fake AI apps disguised as ChatGPT that drain data, steal passwords, and install spyware. 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

Beware of ‘N-gate’ scam targeting Android users in New York

NEW YORK STATE (WWTI) – The New York State Sheriff’s Association is warning Android users about a scam that targets their phones. The law enforcement body stated that the “N-Gate” scam is a kind of ... 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

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

Pixnapping attack lets malicious apps steal sensitive data from Android devices

The big picture: Side-channel attacks are designed to exploit specific types of information leaked by hardware devices, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive or secret data. 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

Malicious Android Apps Downloaded 42 Million Times On Google Play, Says Report

Hundreds of malicious Android apps on Google Play were downloaded more than 40 million times over the past year, targeting users searching for ... Read More