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Hackers Use NFC Relay Malware to Clone Tap-to-Pay Android Transactions
A new investigation from mobile security firm Zimperium has revealed a fast-growing cybersecurity threat targeting Android users through…
October 29, 2025
Fake TikTok and WhatsApp Apps Infect Android Devices with ClayRat Spyware
Zimperium's zLabs warns of ClayRat, a fast-spreading Android spyware targeting Russia. It hides in fake apps like TikTok and steals texts, calls records, and camera photos.
October 9, 2025
Researchers Warn Free VPNs Could Leak US Data to China
Tech Transparency Project warns Chinese-owned VPNs like Turbo VPN and X-VPN remain on Apple and Google app stores, raising national security concerns.
June 27, 2025
SparkKitty Spyware on App Store and Play Store, Steals Photos for Crypto Data
Kaspersky uncovers SparkKitty, new spyware in Apple App Store & Google Play. Steals photos, targets crypto info, active since early 2024 via malicious apps.
June 24, 2025
Scammers Sneak 300+ Ad Fraud Apps onto Google Play with 60M Downloads
Google Play Store hit by 300+ fake Android apps, downloaded more than 60 million times pushing ad fraud and data theft. Learn how to spot and remove these threats.
March 18, 2025
15 SpyLoan Apps Found on Play Store Targeting Millions
SUMMARY Cybercriminals are exploiting SpyLoan, or predatory loan apps, to target unsuspecting users globally. McAfee cybersecurity researchers report…
December 3, 2024
These 8 Apps on Google Play Store Contain Android/FakeApp Trojan
Article updated on Tuesday, November 19 with statement from Google.
November 14, 2024
Pig Butchering: Fake Trading Apps Target Crypto on Apple, Google Play Stores
Pig Butchering scam targets crypto users with fake trading apps on Apple and Google Play Stores. Disguised as…
October 2, 2024
New Xamalicious Backdoor Infects 25 Android Apps, Affects 327K Devices
Despite Google's proactive removal of these apps, the threat persists through third-party markets, compromising over 327,000 devices globally.
January 3, 2024
Google Launches Verification Badges for Security Tested VPN Apps
The new feature will add an Independent Security Review badge at the top of the Google Play search results page when users search for VPN apps.
November 6, 2023