Latest Android news

Xenomorph Android malware now targets U.S. banks and crypto wallets

Security researchers discovered a new campaign that distributes a new version of the Xenomorph malware to Android users in the United States, Canada, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Belgium.
- Bill Toulas
- September 25, 2023
- 11:16 AM
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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
- 0
WhatsApp rival Telegram gets Crypto wallet integration

Telegram, the widely used messaging app, has unveiled an integrated crypto wallet feature, allowing users to effortlessly access their cryptocurrency holdings.
- Mayank Parmar
- September 16, 2023
- 02:56 PM
- 0
Google pays $93M to settle Android tracking lawsuit in California

California's Attorney General announced today that Google will pay $93 million to settle a privacy lawsuit alleging it violated the U.S. state's consumer protection laws.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 15, 2023
- 09:57 AM
- 0
'Evil Telegram' Android apps on Google Play infected 60K with spyware

Several malicious Telegram clones for Android on Google Play were installed over 60,000 times, infecting people with spyware that steals user messages, contacts lists, and other data.
- Bill Toulas
- September 10, 2023
- 10:39 AM
- 2
Mirai variant infects low-cost Android TV boxes for DDoS attacks

A new Mirai malware botnet variant has been spotted infecting inexpensive Android TV set-top boxes used by millions for media streaming.
- Bill Toulas
- September 06, 2023
- 12:56 PM
- 2
September Android updates fix zero-day exploited in attacks

The September 2023 Android security updates tackle 33 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day bug currently targeted in the wild.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 06, 2023
- 12:20 PM
- 1
GRU hackers attack Ukrainian military with new Android malware

Hackers working for the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, more commonly known as the GRU, have been targeting Android devices in Ukraine with a new malicious framework named 'Infamous Chisel.
- Bill Toulas
- August 31, 2023
- 10:48 AM
- 0
Trojanized Signal and Telegram apps on Google Play delivered spyware

Trojanized Signal and Telegram apps containing the BadBazaar spyware were uploaded onto Google Play and Samsung Galaxy Store by a Chinese APT hacking group known as GREF.
- Bill Toulas
- August 30, 2023
- 11:16 AM
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New Android MMRat malware uses Protobuf protocol to steal your data

A novel Android banking malware named MMRat utilizes a rarely used communication method, protobuf data serialization, to more efficiently steal data from compromised devices.
- Bill Toulas
- August 29, 2023
- 02:04 PM
- 0
Thousands of Android APKs use compression trick to thwart analysis

Threat actors increasingly distribute malicious Android APKs (packaged app installers) that resist decompilation using unsupported, unknown, or heavily tweaked compression algorithms.
- Bill Toulas
- August 17, 2023
- 10:51 AM
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Xiaomi's MIUI now flags Telegram as dangerous in China

Asian smartphone giant Xiaomi is now blocking Telegram from being installed on devices using its MIUI system and firmware interface.
- Mayank Parmar
- August 11, 2023
- 12:54 PM
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Android 14 to let you block connections to unencrypted cellular networks

Google has announced new cellular security features for its upcoming Android 14, expected later this month, that aim to protect business data and communications.
- Bill Toulas
- August 08, 2023
- 12:00 PM
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Google Play apps with 2.5M installs load ads when screen's off

The Google Play store was infiltrated by 43 Android applications with 2.5 million installs that secretly displayed advertisements while a phone's screen was off, running down a device's battery.
- Bill Toulas
- August 07, 2023
- 11:50 AM
- 0
Google explains how Android malware slips onto Google Play Store

The Google Cloud security team acknowledged a common tactic known as versioning used by malicious actors to slip malware on Android devices after evading the Google Play Store's review process and security controls.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- August 04, 2023
- 01:04 PM
- 0
Hackers steal Signal, WhatsApp user data with fake Android chat app

Hackers are using a fake Android app named 'SafeChat' to infect devices with spyware malware that steals call logs, texts, and GPS locations from phones.
- Bill Toulas
- July 31, 2023
- 03:26 PM
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Google: Android patch gap makes n-days as dangerous as zero-days

Google has published its annual 0-day vulnerability report, presenting in-the-wild exploitation stats from 2022 and highlighting a long-standing problem in the Android platform that elevates the value and use of disclosed flaws for extended periods.
- Bill Toulas
- July 30, 2023
- 10:16 AM
- 2
New Android malware uses OCR to steal credentials from images

Two new Android malware families named 'CherryBlos' and 'FakeTrade' were discovered on Google Play, aiming to steal cryptocurrency credentials and funds or conduct scams.
- Bill Toulas
- July 28, 2023
- 11:31 AM
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APT41 hackers target Android users with WyrmSpy, DragonEgg spyware

The Chinese state-backed APT41 hacking group is targeting Android devices with two newly discovered spyware strains dubbed WyrmSpy and DragonEgg by Lookout security researchers.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- July 20, 2023
- 07:01 AM
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