Android users beware! This security app is actually malware in disguise

Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware that masquerades as a security solution. Here's what you need to ...
Digital Spy

Google developing malware scanner for Android devices, says report

Google is launching its own malware scanner for Android devices, according to a report. Android Police discovered a feature dubbed 'App Check' within the latest APK release of the Google Play store, ...
SiliconANGLE

Malware-as-a-service turns Android hacking into a plug-and-play business

A new report out today from mobile security firm iVerify Inc. sheds light on the alarming ease with which cybercriminals can now rent advanced Android malware through subscription-based ...

Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app

Fake antivirus app TrustBastion uses Hugging Face to deliver Android malware that captures screenshots, steals PINs and shows fake login screens, according to Bitdefender.
Android

How to Detect Android Malware in Seconds

Android malware is no longer just about annoying pop-ups or shady adware. Today’s threats can steal banking credentials, spy on personal messages, and take full control of a device, often without the ...
Bleeping Computer

New Android malware uses Microsoft’s .NET MAUI to evade detection

New Android malware campaigns use Microsoft's cross-platform framework .NET MAUI while disguising as legitimate services to evade detection. The tactic was observed by McAfee's Mobile Research Team, a ...
Computer Weekly

PromptSpy Android malware may exploit Gemini AI

A newly-uncovered malware targeting the Android operating system seems to exploit Google’s Gemini GenAI tool to help it maintain persistence.
Mashable

Dangerous new malware can scan photos on both Android and iOS devices, report says

Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky have uncovered a new and dangerous malware strain, which they believe has been active since at least Feb. 2024. Dubbed SparkKitty, the malware is part of the ...
Android Authority

New Android malware lags like a human to steal money from your phone (Update: Google statement)

A new Android banking Trojan called Herodotus mimics human behavior, such as random keystroke delays, to evade detection tools. The malware employs device-takeover tactics, including the abuse of ...