Latest Android news

FjordPhantom Android malware uses virtualization to evade detection

A new Android malware named FjordPhantom has been discovered using virtualization to run malicious code in a container and evade detection.
- Bill Toulas
- November 30, 2023
- 09:00 AM
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WhatsApp now lets users hide their location during calls

WhatsApp is rolling out a new privacy feature that helps Android and iOS users hide their location during calls by relaying the connection through WhatsApp servers.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- November 08, 2023
- 09:00 AM
- 0
Cybercrime service bypasses Android security to install malware

A new dropper-as-a-service (DaaS) named 'SecuriDropper' has emerged, using a method that bypasses Android 13's 'Restricted Settings' to install malware on devices and grant them access to the Accessibility Services.
- Bill Toulas
- November 06, 2023
- 07:00 AM
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Google Play adds security audit badges for Android VPN apps

Google Play, Android's official app store, is now tagging VPN apps with an 'independent security reviews' badge if they conducted an independent security audit of their software and platform.
- Bill Toulas
- November 03, 2023
- 12:48 PM
- 0
Avast confirms it tagged Google app as malware on Android phones

Czech cybersecurity company Avast confirmed that its antivirus SDK has been flagging a Google Android app as malware on Huawei, Vivo, and Honor smartphones since Saturday.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- October 31, 2023
- 04:23 PM
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Flipper Zero Bluetooth spam attacks ported to new Android app

Recent Flipper Zero Bluetooth spam attacks have now been ported to an Android app, allowing a much larger number of devices to implement these annoying spam alerts.
- Bill Toulas
- October 31, 2023
- 04:06 PM
- 0
Samsung Galaxy gets new Auto Blocker anti-malware feature

Samsung has unveiled a new security feature called 'Auto Blocker' as part of the One UI 6 update, offering enhanced malware protection on Galaxy devices.
- Bill Toulas
- October 31, 2023
- 12:20 PM
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Huawei, Vivo phones tag Google app as TrojanSMS-PA malware

Huawei, Honor, and Vivo smartphones and tablets are displaying strange 'Security threat' alerts urging the deletion of the Google app, warning that it is detected as the 'TrojanSMS-PA' malware.
- Bill Toulas
- October 30, 2023
- 10:47 AM
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Android adware apps on Google Play amass two million installs

Several malicious Google Play Android apps installed over 2 million times push intrusive ads to users while concealing their presence on the infected devices.
- Bill Toulas
- October 26, 2023
- 03:01 PM
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Flipper Zero can now spam Android, Windows users with Bluetooth alerts

A custom Flipper Zero firmware called 'Xtreme' has added a new feature to perform Bluetooth spam attacks on Android and Windows devices.
- Bill Toulas
- October 25, 2023
- 02:54 PM
- 0
Google Play Protect adds real-time scanning to fight Android malware

Google has announced new, real-time scanning features for Google Play Protect that make it harder for malicious apps employing polymorphism to evade detection.
- Bill Toulas
- October 18, 2023
- 12:00 PM
- 3
SpyNote Android malware spreads via fake volcano eruption alerts

Android malware 'SpyNote' was seen in an Italy-focused campaign that uses a phony 'IT-alert' public alert service website to infect visitors.
- Bill Toulas
- October 17, 2023
- 11:54 AM
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Fake 'RedAlert' rocket alert app for Israel installs Android spyware

Israeli Android users are targeted by a malicious version of the 'RedAlert - Rocket Alerts' app that, while it offers the promised functionality, acts as spyware in the background.
- Bill Toulas
- October 16, 2023
- 11:18 AM
- 0
Android October security update fixes zero-days exploited in attacks

Google has released the October 2023 security updates for Android, addressing 54 unique vulnerabilities, including two known to be actively exploited.
- Bill Toulas
- October 03, 2023
- 02:12 PM
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Qualcomm says hackers exploit 3 zero-days in its GPU, DSP drivers

Qualcomm is warning of three zero-day vulnerabilities in its GPU and Compute DSP drivers that hackers are actively exploiting in attacks.
- Bill Toulas
- October 03, 2023
- 11:29 AM
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Arm warns of Mali GPU flaws likely exploited in targeted attacks

Arm in a security advisory today is warning of an actively exploited vulnerability affecting the widely-used Mali GPU drivers.
- Bill Toulas
- October 02, 2023
- 12:37 PM
- 0
Get a refurbished Lenovo Tab 4 Android tablet for under $80

An Android tablet is handy for both personal tasks and to free your work devices up for more complex tasks. This refurbished Lenovo Android tablet slots into your gear bag for $75, 58% off the $180 MSRP.
- BleepingComputer Deals
- September 27, 2023
- 07:14 AM
- 0
Android malware Xenomorph runs new campaign targeting the U.S.

After several months of operational hiatus, Xenomorph Android malware has launched a new campaign that targets users in the United States, Canada, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Belgium.
- Bill Toulas
- September 25, 2023
- 11:24 AM
- 0
Recently patched Apple, Chrome zero-days exploited in spyware attacks

Security researchers with the Citizen Lab and Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) revealed today that three zero-days patched by Apple on Thursday were abused as part of an exploit chain to install Cytrox's Predator spyware.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 22, 2023
- 02:16 PM
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APT36 state hackers infect Android devices using YouTube app clones

The APT36 hacking group, aka 'Transparent Tribe,' has been observed using at least three Android apps that mimic YouTube to infect devices with their signature remote access trojan (RAT), 'CapraRAT.'
- Bill Toulas
- September 18, 2023
- 06:06 PM
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