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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

Google issues warning on fake VPN apps

Google is sounding the alarm for Android users after uncovering a wave of fake VPN apps that sneak malware onto phones and tablets. These dangerous apps pose as privacy tools but hide info stealers, ... 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

Android will now warn you before scammers hijack your financial apps on calls

Google is rolling out its in-call scam protection in the US, warning users when they open financial apps while screen-sharing with unknown callers. Read More

If You're Using This VPN App on Android, Get Rid of It Now

Security experts are sounding a warning for Android users who may have installed a phone app to access free IPTV and VPN services but are instead in danger of malware that can access their bank ... 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

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 deletes 224 malicious apps in SlopAds fraud campaign sting

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ... 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