Android malware

One In Six Android Phones In Developing Markets Infected

Mobile specialist Upstream warns large percentage of Android phones in developing markets infected with malware, due to a number of…

4 years ago

25 Million Android Phones Infected With Fake Apps

'Agent Smith' malware replaces legitimate installed apps (such as WhatsApp) with malicious versions

5 years ago

Hundreds Of Android Smartphones Preloaded With Malware, Warns Avast

Smartphones from the likes of ZTE, MediaTek, Archos and Blaupunkt are preloaded with adware nastiness

6 years ago

Apple Macs At Risk From ‘Rising’ Malware Attacks

Apple not so safe after all. Rapid rise in malware targeting Mac devices, as Android security problem worsens

7 years ago

FalseGuide Malware Infects Millions Of Android Devices

Face palm for Google's security screening. Source of FalseGuide adware is none other than Google Play store

8 years ago

Charger Ransomware Found On Google Play Store

Android security woes continue. New ransomware found on Google Play store by Check Point researchers

8 years ago

Android Malware Helped Russian Hackers Track Ukrainian Military

Killer malware! Russian malware on Android devices tracked and killed Ukrainian artillery units

8 years ago

Android Malware Disguises Itself As WhatsApp, Uber And Google Play

Don't fall for it. Devious malware utilises user interfaces of Android apps in order to steal sensitive data

8 years ago

Android Trojan Triada Spotted In Wild By Kaspersky Lab

Secure your Android devices as Kaspersky spots stealthy, sophisticated Triada trojan in the wild

9 years ago

Android Malware Poses As Microsoft Word Document

Android users beware! New malware disguises itself as Word document, but steals messages and other data

9 years ago

Android Suffers ‘Gazon’ Malware Outbreak

Android users beware of new malware threat from fake app promising Amazon vouchers

10 years ago

Android Malware Posing As Google Play Silently Pilfers Bank Logins

Rogue app pilfers bank logins but the most concerning thing is its ability to conceal its actions, researchers say

10 years ago

US Government Issues Android Malware Warning

The American government has warned its staff about the prevalence of malware on the Android OS

11 years ago

China Implicated As More Android Malware Targets Tibetans

Is China using malicious mobile software in its hardline approach in Tibet?

12 years ago

Android Malware Targeting Tibetan Activists

One of the first cases of Android malware used in targeted campaign

12 years ago

Mobile Security Outlook For 2013 Mostly Clear

Looking forward to 2013 there is a minor risk of malicious malware for mobile users, says Lookout

12 years ago

Google’s New Policy Won’t Help End Its Android Malware Nightmare

Google's new policy for devs will do nothing to kill off Android malware - it's technical steps that are needed,…

12 years ago

Android Malware Is Getting Stealthy, Researchers Say

Cyber criminals are hoping better malware encryption will help them exploit Google's operating system

12 years ago