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Android Malware with Code Injecting Capability Found on Google Play Store
Android Malware with Code Injecting Capability Found on Google Play Store
Google Play Store has been found harboring another malware and this one has the ability to disable the security settings on Android devices. The malware is
June 9, 2017
WannaCry Copycat ‘WannaLocker’ Ransomware Hits Android Devices
WannaCry Copycat ‘WannaLocker’ Ransomware Hits Android Devices
The IT security researchers have discovered a malware in China that has mimicked WannaCry ransomware attack to some extent and has been named “WannaLocker.”
June 9, 2017
Google Scraps Judy Malware Infected Apps Downloaded By 36M Android Users
Google Scraps Judy Malware Infected Apps Downloaded By 36M Android Users
The biggest ad fraud: It has been reported that after the campaign was revealed, Google removed over 40 apps that were thought to be infected with the
May 28, 2017
Android Malware Posing as FIFA, Pokemon Go Guides Infected 600,000 Devices
Android Malware Posing as FIFA, Pokemon Go Guides Infected 600,000 Devices
A recently discovered strain of botnet malware has infected over 600,000 Android devices, as stated by the security researchers. Researchers have also found
April 26, 2017
Hackers Cloning Popular Android Apps to Infect Users with Malware
Hackers Cloning Popular Android Apps to Infect Users with Malware
The IT security researchers at Palo Alto Network have discovered new samples of the Adware-family “Ewind” have been discovered by security researchers. As if
April 12, 2017
This Ransomware tells users to play a popular Japanese game – That’s all
This Ransomware tells users to play a popular Japanese game – That’s all
You might have heard countless tales of hackers using malicious ransomware forcing users to pay huge amounts of money but not today. Today, we bring you a
April 10, 2017
Android Banking Trojan Marcher Infects Devices to Steal Payment Cards
Android Banking Trojan Marcher Infects Devices to Steal Payment Cards
Cyber-security researchers at Securify, a Dutch security firm, have been evaluating the Marcher Android banking Trojan for the past six months. They have come
Feb. 14, 2017
Android-compatible Google Daydream VR Controller Hacked to Run on iOS
Android-compatible Google Daydream VR Controller Hacked to Run on iOS
Genius researcher Ups the Game for Social Engineers by Getting Android-compatible Google Daydream VR Controller to run on the Incompatible iOS Platform.
Dec. 24, 2016
Beware: Android Super Mario Run is Actually Malware; Don’t Download It
Beware: Android Super Mario Run is Actually Malware; Don’t Download It
Super Mario game is loved by all, elders, adults and young ones alike. The game has been released on iOS but not on Android OS, yet. Android device owners
Dec. 21, 2016
Low-cost Android Smartphones Shipped with Malicious Firmware
Low-cost Android Smartphones Shipped with Malicious Firmware
Security researchers at Dr.Web, a Russia-based antivirus developer firm, have identified various cheap Android brands are being shipped with a malware in
Dec. 14, 2016
Android Malware Developer Contacts IBM; Demands Blog Post Correction
Android Malware Developer Contacts IBM; Demands Blog Post Correction
It's definitely one crazy turn of events. The supposed author of malicious Trojan Bilal Bot has condemned IBM security staff for publishing incorrect
Sept. 7, 2016
Beware; Hackers targeting Pokemon Go Users with Smishing Scam
Beware; Hackers targeting Pokemon Go Users with Smishing Scam
When a game becomes popular, scammers are bound to utilize this fame for their own malicious gain. The same has happened with the Pokemon Go game. Hackers and
Aug. 18, 2016