Tag: malware

Trusted Barcode Scanner app turns into malware post update

Google Play Store has proactively full-proofed its protection mechanisms for apps that are hosted on the platform. That said hackers are at times one...

Malware attack targets NoxPlayer emulator users in Asia

In a recent development, an unknown hacker group has got hold of the popular Android emulator NoxPlayer to insert malware on victim’s devices in...

WAPDropper Android malware slyly enrolls victims to premium services

WAP fraud gained popularity in the late 2000s and the early part of 2010 but eventually died out with the advent of modern smartphones....

Avast reports 21 more gaming apps with hidden adware

When you’re bored and just want to download more gaming apps on your smartphone, there are times when you don’t know that the game...

Windows spyware GravityRAT hits back: Can infect Android, MacOS now

GravityRAT, a malware that was previously known for spying on Windows devices has now been identified to be infecting Android and macOS devices. The...

Transsion is allegedly selling Android phones with malware pre-installed

Imagine owning a phone pre-installed with malware that subscribes you to paid services without your permission and you cannot remove it even by resetting...
Upstream Mobile Malware

Number of malware detected increased significantly in Q1 2020

Upstream’s Secure-D has recently shared new its new findings. Compared to June 2019, the number of malware detected has doubled to 29,000. That’s the...

Coronavirus tracking app is actually malware

We all expect some people to take advantage of people’s fears and anxieties by creating products that will supposedly remove that but in fact...
Google Authenticator 2FA

Google Authenticator app doesn’t use the flag action

A couple of weeks ago, we shared with you that Google Authenticator 2FA codes could be stolen by Android malware. It's a trojan that...

Google Authenticator 2FA codes can be stolen by Android malware

Developers are always on the lookout for possible malware especially if we're talking about Android. The latest finding is malware that can steal Google...
BItdefender research virus Google Play apps

Bitdefender: New Android apps discovered as adware on Google Play

Here we go again. As much as we hate those viruses and other malware found within Android devices, we're still glad there are groups...
Xhelper

Xhelper Android malware identified by Symantec, still persistent

Who doesn't hate malware? We really don't like it when viruses are discovered but we're grateful they're found right away. At least, affected Android...

Features

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Galaxy S21 5G

Galaxy S21 FE vs Galaxy S21: Which one is worth your...

The Galaxy S21 FE may have been cancelled and then delayed but Samsung's plan prevailed. The new Fan Edition comes out a month before...

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Galaxy Tab S8 series new leak reveals almost everything

February 9 is expected to be an exciting one for Samsung. As it unfolds the Unpacked event with enthusiasm, there will be some devices...