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Tekya malware in malicious Android apps

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Tekya Malware Targets 1 Million Android Users Through Malicious Apps On Play Store

March 28, 2020March 28, 2020 Abeerah Hashim 997 Views 0 Comments ad fraud, android, android app, Android app malware, Android Apps, android apps containing malware, android apps evade app permission, Android apps evade Google security, android apps evade Play Protect, android device, Android devices vulnerable, android malware, android malware dropper, apps containing malware, fake Android app, fake app, Fake Application, Google Play Protect, malware, Malware Attack, Malware Campaign, malware download, malware dropper, malware dropper google play, malware variant, online Ad fraud, Tekya malware

While Google employs some tough policies for app developers to keep the Play Store safe, yet it never remains so.

Cookiethief malware

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Cookiethief Malware Targets Android Devices To Steal Cookies

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 Abeerah Hashim 713 Views android, Android app malware, android device, Android devices vulnerable, android hack, android malware, android malware dropper, android smartphone, browser, chrome, Cookie, cookie stealer, cookies, Cookiethief, Cookiethief Android malware, Cookiethief Android Trojan, Cookiethief trojan, Credentials, Google Play Protect, hack android phone, Hacking passwords, malware, Malware Attack, Malware Campaign, Malware developer, Malware distributor, malware variant, password, passwords, stolen user credentials, trojans

Another malware has become active in the wild targeting Android devices. Dubbed Cookiethief, this Android malware does what its name

Cerberus malware improved

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Cerberus Malware Improved To Pilfer Google Authenticator 2FA Codes

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 Abeerah Hashim 1499 Views android, Android devices vulnerable, android hack, android malware, android malware dropper, Android RAT, android sensor hack, android sensor hacked, android sensor hacking, android smartphone, antivirus, Antivirus Software, Banking, banking app malware, banking trojan, banking trojans, Botnet, Botnet attacks, Botnet malware, Cerberus, Cerberus Android trojan, Cerberus malware, Cerberus trojan, Google Play Protect, hack android phone, malware, Malware Attack, Malware Campaign, Malware developer, Malware distributor, malware-as-a-service, mobile banking app malware, RATS, trojan

The Android banking trojan that entered the realm of cyber threats is now back stronger than ever. Researchers have revealed

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Android Banking Trojan Faketoken Now Also Messages Premium Rate Phone Numbers

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 Abeerah Hashim 1289 Views android, android app, Android app malware, Android Application, Android Apps, android apps containing malware, android device, Android devices vulnerable, android hack, android malware, android malware dropper, Android Phone, android smartphone, antivirus, Antivirus Software, apps for hacking android, Bank malware, Banking, banking app malware, banking trojan, banking trojans, Botnet, Botnet attacks, Botnet malware, browser botnet, Google, Google Play, Google Play Protect, google play store, hack android phone, malware, Malware Attack, Malware Campaign, Malware developer, Malware distributor, malware dropper, malware droppers, malwares, mobile banking app malware, Online Banking, play store, Play Store malicious apps, trojan, trojans

Amidst all the new malware that emerge every day, some old viruses also reappear after being revamped. One such example

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New Android Trojan Kills Play Protect And Places Fake App Reviews From Infected Devices

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 Abeerah Hashim 1215 Views android, android app, Android app malware, Android Apps, android apps containing malware, android apps evade app permission, Android apps evade Google security, android apps evade Play Protect, android device, Android devices vulnerable, android malware, android malware dropper, apps containing malware, Google Play Protect, malware, Malware Attack, Malware Campaign, malware download, malware dropper, malware dropper google play, malware variant, Shopper.a Android malware, Shopper.a Android Trojan, trojan

A new Android Trojan now threatens smartphone users. The Shopper.a Android Trojan kills Play Protect and lets the attackers place

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CallerSpy Android Malware Masquerades Itself as a Chat App

December 4, 2019 Abeerah Hashim 1326 Views android, Android devices vulnerable, android hack, android malware, android malware dropper, Android RAT, android smartphone, Google Play Protect, hack android phone, malware, Malware Attack, Malware Campaign, Malware developer, Malware distributor, RATS, trojan

A new trojan is in the wild that seems part of a cyberespionage campaign. Dubbed as CallerSpy, this Android malware

Ginp Android malware

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Ginp – The Latest Android Banking Trojan Found Active In The Wild

November 24, 2019November 24, 2019 Abeerah Hashim 16111 Views android, Android devices vulnerable, android hack, android malware, android malware dropper, Android RAT, android sensor hack, android sensor hacked, android sensor hacking, android smartphone, antivirus, Antivirus Software, Banking, banking app malware, banking trojan, banking trojans, Botnet, Botnet attacks, Botnet malware, Cerberus, Cerberus Android trojan, Cerberus malware, Cerberus trojan, Google Play Protect, hack android phone, malware, Malware Attack, Malware Campaign, Malware developer, Malware distributor, malware-as-a-service, mobile banking app malware, RATS, trojan

Once again, a new banking Trojan variant has surfaced online that draws attention owing to its typical features. Termed ‘Ginp’,

Google App Defense Alliance

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Google Forms App Defense Alliance To Stop ‘Bad Apps’

November 11, 2019January 13, 2020 Abeerah Hashim 2326 Views android, android app, Android Application, Android Apps, Android apps evade Google security, android apps evade Play Protect, android device, android smartphone, App Defense Alliance, ESET, Google, Google apps abusing data, Google forms App Defense Alliance, Google Play, Google Play Protect, google play store, google security, Lookout, malicious Android APK, play store, Play Store malicious apps, Zimperium

After receiving back to back reports of malicious apps on the Play Store, Google has finally taken a serious step

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More Adware-Delivering Android Games And Camera Apps Removed From Google Play Store

November 10, 2019November 10, 2019 Abeerah Hashim 3652 Views adware, adware campaign, android, android adware campaign, android app, Android app malware, Android Application, Android Apps, android apps containing malware, Android apps evade Google security, android apps evade Play Protect, android camera apps, android device, Android devices vulnerable, android malware, android malware dropper, Android Phone, android photo apps, android photo filter apps, Android RAT, android smartphone, apps containing malware, beauty camera applications, beauty camera apps, bundled adware, camera applications, camera apps, evade security, fake Android app, fake app, Fake Application, Google, Google Play, Google Play Protect, google play store, google play store app rejections, hack android phone, malicious Android camera apps, malicious camera apps, malware, Malware Attack, Malware Campaign, Malware developer, Malware distributor, play store, Play Store malicious apps, security evasion

Researchers have discovered more malicious Android apps on the Play Store. They specifically noticed numerous adware-delivering Android games and camera

Android apps ditch Google app vetting

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Researchers Highlight How Android Apps Ditch Google Play Store Vetting Process

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 Abeerah Hashim 2972 Views adware, android, android adware campaign, android app, Android app malware, Android Application, Android Apps, android apps containing malware, Android apps evade Google security, android apps evade Play Protect, android device, Android devices vulnerable, android malware, android malware dropper, Android Phone, Android RAT, android smartphone, apps containing malware, bundled adware, evade security, fake Android app, fake app, Fake Application, Google, Google Play, Google Play Protect, google play store, google play store app rejections, hack android phone, malware, Malware Attack, Malware Campaign, Malware developer, Malware distributor, play store, Play Store malicious apps, security evasion

Google has tightened its policies for application developers in an attempt to prevent malware. The Play Store still includes numerous