Google has disclosed that two Android zero-day security vulnerabilities have been detected in its Pixel smartphones. The patch is already available, as Google claimed fixing the flaws in the recent Pixel Update Bulletin. Even worse news is that the flaw is already under exploitation in targeted attacks. Two Android Zero-Day Flaws Exploited in Targeted Attacks… Continue reading Two Android Zero-Day Flaws in Google Pixel Exploited
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Xamalicious Trojan Hits Over 327K Android Devices
A new Android backdoor, dubbed Xamalicious, was discovered by the researchers at the edge of 2023. This malware exhibits potent capabilities to perform malicious actions on infected devices. Malware reportedly exploits Android’s accessibility permissions to gain access to various sources of user data. What is Xamalicious Malware? As I’ve said in the introduction, Xamalicious is… Continue reading Xamalicious Trojan Hits Over 327K Android Devices
Malicious Loan Apps in Play Store Decieved 12M Users
Eighteen malicious loan apps on the Google Play Store, posing as legitimate financial services, have scammed users. They offer high-interest-rate loans while harvesting their personal and financial data for malicious purposes, totaling over 12 million downloads. 18 Malicious Loan Apps Defraud Millions of Android Users Cybersecurity researchers have exposed 18 malicious loan apps on the… Continue reading Malicious Loan Apps in Play Store Decieved 12M Users
SecuriDropper Bypasses Google Play & Android Defenses
SecuriDropper is a rare example of the Android dropper malware that operates under the dropper-as-a-service (DaaS) model. This malware is raising significant concerns among experts due to its ability to bypass Google’s enhanced security measures and deliver a variety of malicious payloads. What is SecuriDropper Malware? SecuriDropper represents the latest evolution in the ever-changing world… Continue reading SecuriDropper Bypasses Google Play & Android Defenses
Cloud Mining Scams Spread Banking Trojans
It’s no secret that cybercriminals are increasingly using mobile platforms as an attack vector lately. One example is a new Android malware. It spreads through fake cloud mining scams services and targets cryptocurrency wallets and online banking apps. Analysts dubbed this banking trojan as Roamer, though hackers may use different other malware for such attacks.… Continue reading Cloud Mining Scams Spread Banking Trojans
Android Malware Mimics VPN, Netflix and Over 60k of Other Apps
Android is an open operating system. This is an advantage and a disadvantage. Cybersecurity technology experts recently discovered a widespread Android malware campaign. And given the scale of this campaign, it looks likely that it has been fully automated. A few words about Android malware As we know, the Android operating system is based on… Continue reading Android Malware Mimics VPN, Netflix and Over 60k of Other Apps
Android Malware With Almost 500M Downloads Resides in Google Play
Millions of Android users may be at risk of a cyberattack because of Android malware, and multiple modifications on Google Play. In a recent blog post, Dr. Web reported that the trojan module, “Android.Spy.SpinOk,”. The module distributes via a marketing software development kit (SDK) on 101 Google Play applications, with over 421,290,300 downloads. How does… Continue reading Android Malware With Almost 500M Downloads Resides in Google Play
ChatGPT Causes New Wave of Fleeceware
Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant advances in technology. It is used in one way or another everywhere, from voice input recognition on your smartphone to autopilot systems in cars. But the latest development in the industry – the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which has caused a stir even to the point that… Continue reading ChatGPT Causes New Wave of Fleeceware
Trend Micro: Millions of Android Devices Contain Malware Right in the Firmware
Trend Micro analysts presented an interesting report at the Black Hat Asia conference: according to their information, millions of Android devices around the world have malware directly embedded in their firmware and are infected with it before they leave the factory where they were produced. Basically, we are talking about cheap Android mobile phones, but… Continue reading Trend Micro: Millions of Android Devices Contain Malware Right in the Firmware
Five Easy Smartphone Security Tips to Keep It Safe From Hackers
These days, the smartphone is more than just a means of communication. Every day we use it to communicate with friends and family, message social networks, browse the web. There are also more specific tasks – accessing our bank account, online shopping, taking photos and videos, streaming, and much more. Your smartphone is the key… Continue reading Five Easy Smartphone Security Tips to Keep It Safe From Hackers