Android Security
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Read moreA dangerous Android malware app, SpyLend, was downloaded 100,000+ times from Google Play, pretending to be a financial tool. Instead, it stole user data and was used for predatory loan scams in India. Users were harassed, blackmailed, and threatened if they failed to repay high-interest loans. -
Read moreHackers are exploiting QR codes in a new scam called “quishing”, tricking users into scanning fake QR codes that lead to phishing sites, malware downloads, or financial fraud. These attacks are bypassing traditional security measures, making individuals and businesses vulnerable. -
Read moreHackers are using fake virus warnings to scare mobile users into downloading malicious antivirus apps. These scareware attacks create a false sense of urgency, tricking people into installing apps that can steal data, encrypt files, or cause system damage. -
Read moreA newly discovered malware campaign, “FatBoyPanel,” is targeting Indian bank users, stealing Aadhaar numbers, PAN details, ATM PINs, and credit card information. Researchers from zLabs (Zimperium) have identified nearly 900 malware samples designed to trick users into revealing sensitive data. -
Read moreA dangerous Android malware called FireScam is disguising itself as "Telegram Premium" to steal sensitive data and remotely control infected devices. Distributed via phishing sites mimicking legitimate platforms, FireScam demonstrates advanced techniques to evade detection and maintain control over devices. -
Read moreOver 8 million Android users across nine countries have been impacted by SpyLoan malware embedded in loan apps downloaded from the Google Play Store. These apps exploit user trust, financial desperation, and intrusive permissions to harvest sensitive data, leading to extortion, harassment, and financial loss. -
Read moreA dangerous new Android banking malware, dubbed ToxicPanda, has infected over 1,500 devices by bypassing security measures and exploiting Android’s accessibility features to facilitate fraudulent money transfers. With roots in the TgToxic malware, ToxicPanda is suspected to be the work of a Chinese-speaking threat actor targeting bank customers in Europe and Latin America. -
Read moreThe latest variant of the FakeCall malware has taken vishing attacks to a new level, hijacking Android devices to intercept banking calls and manipulate call interfaces. This highly sophisticated malware leverages accessibility permissions to gain control over calls, messages, and other sensitive data, tricking users into sharing critical financial information. -
Read moreCybercriminals have launched a large-scale fraud campaign, using fake trading apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play to defraud victims worldwide. Disguised as legitimate financial applications, these apps lure users into fraudulent investments, resulting in significant financial losses. -
Read moreAttention smartphone enthusiasts, especially those using Samsung Galaxy devices! Be mindful of a recent surge in unusual hacking incidents that
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