Apps News Warning To Android Users To Stop Downloading Malicious Apps

Fake ChatGPT apps are hijacking your phone without you knowing

Fake AI apps disguised as 'ChatGPT' and 'DALL·E' are flooding app stores with dangerous malware that steals data and monitors users without detection. Read More

New Yorkers warned of NGate malware targeting Android users

Authorities are warning Android users of malware that can steal their card data and PIN. The New York State Sheriffs Association says NGate is a type of malware that is able to steal your PIN number ... Read More

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

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

[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

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

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 reveals how fraudsters are using VPN apps to steal data

Google has released a new advisory warning users about a rise in fraudulent VPN apps and extensions that are being used to collect sensitive information. The company says cybercriminals are ... 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