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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 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

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

[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

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

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