132 apps on Google Play were infected with malware, from the wrong OS…
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HummingBad malware said to have infected 85M Android devices, be generating $4M/year
Android malware known as HummingBad has so far infected 85M devices, putting data at risk, installing further malware and displaying…
Android vulnerability gives an attacker complete control of device, even when locked [Video]
A set of Android vulnerabilities discovered by security researchers would allow an attacker complete control of a device, when locked…
Quadrooter flaws leave 900M Android devices vulnerable to rogue app gaining total control
Four separate vulnerabilities in Qualcomm chips – used in 80% of Android devices – could allow a rogue app to…
New Android malware ‘Gooligan’ has breached over 1 million Google accounts
Revealed today by Check Point Research, there’s seemingly another Android malware campaign in the wild. This one goes by the…
A new example of Android malware is discovered every 10 seconds, say security researchers
Security company G Data says that a new piece of Android malware is discovered every 10 seconds. At this rate, the…
$17 smartwatch sending data back to China shows perils of buying unknown brands [Video]
A $17 smartwatch sold on eBay that pairs to both Android and iOS devices was found by a security researcher…
Google’s second annual Android security report reveals 6 billion apps checked for malware and PHAs every day
Android is widely considered by many to be the least secure of all mobile operating systems, but in recent years,…
How to check & protect against the “worst Android vulnerability” ever, Stagefright
When mobile security researchers recently discovered what they described as the “worst Android vulnerability in the mobile OS history,” there appeared…
Report: Chinese smartphone maker Coolpad hides malicious backdoor on millions of Android devices
While most malware is the result of third-party attackers trying to gain access to your device or information, security research…
“Worst Android vulnerability in the mobile OS history” affects almost every Android phone, say researchers
Mobile security researchers at Zimperium say that they have discovered the “worst Android vulnerability in the mobile OS history” – and…
Google patches Android to block application signature vulnerability
Google has issued a patch to handset manufacturers to block a security hole that could, in theory, allow almost any…
New ‘Mazar’ Android malware spreads via SMS, tricks users into granting a malicious app full permissions
Danish security firm Heimdal has detected a nasty piece of malware that spreads via SMS and tricks users into downloading…
PSA: Make sure you haven’t installed any of the 13 malicious apps now banned from the Play store
ArsTechnica reports that Google has pulled 13 malicious apps from the Play store after they were found to make unauthorized downloads….
Google patches Android icon security flaw
Cyber security vendor FireEye recently announced that Google has patched a software flaw that left Android users open to phishing attacks….
Google Play Store now lets you flag content as inappropriate from the Web
The ability to flag content on the Google Play Store as inappropriate, a feature long available on Android, has recently…
Motorola confirms StageFright bug fix coming to 11 smartphone lines including new Moto X and Moto G
Motorola has joined several other Android OEMs in confirming that it will be rolling out a StageFright software fix for many…
OxygenOS 1.0.2 update released with Stagefright patch for OnePlus One users
OnePlus One users running OxygenOS can now download the security patches to deal with the Stagefright vulnerability. OnePlus One announced…
Porn app for Android takes pictures of users, holds them for $500 ransom
BBC News reports that security firm Zscaler recently discovered an app for Android which advertised itself as a way to access…
Barnes & Noble’s new $50 NOOK Tablet is infected with the same malware BLU battled last month [Update]
When Android hardware is cheap, people usually assume there’s at least one catch. That was the case with the $50…