Android Security
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Read moreSome low-cost Android phones may contain malware before the owner installs a single app. A recent investigation found a threat known as Midnight Mimosa on certain MediaTek-based devices sold under multiple brands. The malware is built into the phone’s firmware, meaning ordinary app removal or a factory reset may not fully remove it. -
Read moreSecurity researchers have analysed RatHat, an Android banking trojan that uses a web-based control panel to manage infected devices. According to Cleafy, newer versions reportedly use Google's Gemini API to assess intercepted messages and estimate which victims may have higher-value bank accounts. -
Read moreA recent case investigated by Delhi Police shows how dangerous APK fraud can be. A Delhi man reportedly lost ₹6.57 lakh after clicking an SMS link and installing a malicious APK file. Police traced part of the stolen money and arrested three people allegedly involved in moving the fraud funds through cards and banking channels. -
Read moreNew Android ransomware Mantax Otax encrypts files, steals OTPs, records screens, captures PINs, and secretly takes photos of victims. -
Read moreHackers are abusing Android car infotainment software updates to install malware, conduct ad fraud, collect device data and create proxy networks. -
Posted: July 08, 2026Categories: Bank Phishing, Malware Alerts, Android Security, Banking Trojan, Financial fraud, Fraud Protector, Mobile FraudsViews: 278Read moreRedWing, a new Android Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS), is being rented on Telegram to steal banking credentials, OTPs, and control infected devices. -
Read moreA new macOS malware called PamStealer uses fake Maccy websites and password validation to steal login credentials, browser data, and crypto wallets. -
Posted: June 04, 2026Views: 109Read moreResearchers discovered a Google Gemini vulnerability that allowed malicious WhatsApp, Slack, and SMS notifications to manipulate the AI assistant and trigger unauthorized actions on Android devices. -
Posted: May 14, 2026Views: 100Read moreMicrosoft warns of a new Microsoft Teams Android vulnerability that could allow spoofing attacks on local devices. Update immediately to stay protected. -
Read moreGoogle patches CVE-2026-0073, a critical Android zero-click flaw enabling remote shell access without user interaction. Update devices immediately.
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