Overview:  Our phones scan and download hordes of data every day. This leaves our phone vulnerable to malware.Malware is any ...
Maybe you visited a fraudulent website, opened a link you shouldn’t have, or became a victim of a hacked social media account. Now, you’ve finally decided it’s time to better protect yourself and your ...
There's a common misconception about smartphones, and it's a dangerous one: many people believe they don't need to worry about viruses, spyware, and malware when they're using a phone. If only that ...
Sideloading apps involves downloading APK files from sources outside the Google Play Store, which means these files are not vetted by Google's security checks. This increases the risk of downloading ...
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The Google Play Store might not be perfect for stopping Android malware, but its collection of scanning, app reviews, and developer requirements makes it a lot safer than the wider, unfiltered ...
Just last month, security researchers at SonicWall Capture Labs discovered malicious apps masquerading as Google, Instagram, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter). These fake apps can inadvertently be ...
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The recently discovered MaliBot Android malware is emerging as one of the most widespread threats to end-users, according to Check Point Research’s latest monthly Global Threat Index. It has emerged ...
Kaspersky Threat Intelligence has confirmed that a fully functional malware backdoor is being distributed pre-installed on Android devices.