android malware

Google Play Protect Real-Time Scanning Effective Against Several Malicious Apps: Report

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[ad_1] Google Play Protect was recently updated with a powerful real-time scanner aimed at protecting users from apps installed outside the Play Store, and the company’s efforts to prevent malicious users from gaining access to user information appears to have paid off. The proactive protection for users on Android smartphones is capable of warning users, … Read more

Daam Virus That Steals Call Logs, History and Accesses Cameras Spreading on Android Phones, CERT-in Warns

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[ad_1] An Android malware called ‘Daam’ that infects mobile phones and hacks into sensitive data like call records, contacts, history and camera has been found to be spreading, the national cyber security agency has said in its latest advisory. The virus is also capable of “bypassing anti-virus programs and deploying ransomware on the targeted devices”, … Read more

Google Removes Android Screen Recording App Found Spying on Users With Remote Access Trojan

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[ad_1] Google recently removed a trojan-infected Android app, that was installed on over 50,000 devices, from the Play Store. According to the security firm that detected the trojan, the app was first uploaded by the developer in 2021 and then infected with malicious code a year later. The app was also capable of extracting and … Read more

Android Phones Preinstalled With Malware That Collects Data, Injects Ads and Drains Battery: Report

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[ad_1] Android smartphones from various manufacturers have reportedly been found to be infected with malware out-of-the-box, affecting users from multiple countries including India, Indonesia, Mexico, Thailand, Russia, and the US. The software can compromise the affected user’s privacy and lead to a poor user experience due to excessive battery usage. The Guerrilla malware can also … Read more