Android has long had a reputation for being more vulnerable to malware than iOS. Although the platform's open nature may have something to do with it, many real threats today are not where most users ...

It’s a story almost as old as time: malware is wreaking havoc on Android devices again. Usually, Android malware aims to steal sensitive data and passwords in order to gain access to online accounts.

RatOn malware is more than just another Android Trojan. It steals funds, phishes accounts, and locks screens. Here's how to ...

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New Android malware campaigns use Microsoft's cross-platform framework .NET MAUI while disguising as legitimate services to evade detection. The tactic was observed by McAfee's Mobile Research Team, a ...

Hacking keeps evolving, just like any other profession. Cybercriminals are always upgrading their tools, especially malware, to find new ways to scam people and steal data or money. The old tricks no ...

With the increasing sophistication of digital threats, safeguarding your phone and personal data has never been more crucial. Android is responding with a suite of new security features designed to ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Malwarebytes Mobile Security achieved the highest results and was awarded the MRG Effitas Android 360° Certificate, reaching a near-perfect detection ...

The malware can infiltrate Android devices through malicious apps installed using APKs. Cybercriminals are now using an updated version of Android malware, dubbed "FakeCall," to take over phone ...

Security researchers at Zimperium zLabs, a mobile security software provider, have uncovered a sophisticated evolution of the "GodFather" banking malware, which employs an advanced on-device ...

A hybrid espionage/influence campaign conducted by the Russian threat group 'UNC5812' has been uncovered, targeting Ukrainian military recruits with Windows and Android malware. According to Google's ...

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