May 1, 2024 at 10:00AM Researchers have uncovered a new Android malware, Wpeeper, using compromised WordPress sites as relays for its command-and-control servers, evading detection. Disguised as the UPtodown App Store app, it includes a backdoor Trojan for Android, capable of collecting device info and executing commands. The campaign’s scale and goals remain unclear, emphasizing … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 06:26PM Google stopped 2.28 million potentially malicious Android apps from being published in its Play Store last year, citing improved security features, policy updates, and advanced machine learning. This was achieved through new requirements for developers and stricter app review processes. The tech giant also emphasized account data deletion and sensitive … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 01:53PM Google revealed that in 2023, almost 200,000 app submissions on the Play Store were rejected or fixed due to access to sensitive data issues. The company also blocked 333,000 bad accounts attempting to spread malware. Investments in security features, policy updates, and partnerships with SDK providers improved privacy for over … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 01:12PM Google announced that enhanced security measures blocked 2.28 million privacy-violating apps from its Google Play store in 2023. Investments in security features, policies, and machine learning helped identify bad actors and ban 333,000 accounts. Google also collaborated with SDK providers to enhance user privacy and expanded the Google Play SDK … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 12:13PM Google blocked 2.28 million Android apps and 333,000 Google Play accounts due to policy violations, part of its ‘SAFE’ principles to protect users and innovate responsibly. Enhanced reviewing processes and collaborations with SDK providers resulted in the rejection or remediation of 200,000 risky app submissions. Google advises sourcing apps only … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 12:05PM Google blocked 2.28 million apps from Google Play due to policy violations, while also identifying and blocking 333,000 accounts for malware and policy breaches. These actions are part of Google’s ‘SAFE’ principles to protect users and developers. Additional efforts include rejecting risky app submissions and partnering with SDK providers. Users … Read more
April 26, 2024 at 01:46AM Many Chinese keyboard apps, including those from major handset manufacturers, have been found to be leaking keystrokes, leaving potentially three quarters of a billion people at risk. These apps use input method editor (IME) software, such as the Pinyin scheme, which uploads keystrokes to the cloud for processing. Vulnerabilities have … Read more
February 6, 2024 at 03:09PM Airbus-owned IT services company NAVBLUE’s Flysmart+ Manager app, used by airline pilots for crucial flight planning, had a disabled App Transport Security feature, making it vulnerable to attacks. Pen Test Partners discovered the issue, which could lead to unsafe takeoff and landing. The exploit was deemed difficult to execute but … Read more
December 27, 2023 at 04:18AM A new Android backdoor, Xamalicious, has been uncovered by McAfee Mobile Research Team. It leverages accessibility permissions to execute malicious actions, including retrieving a second-stage payload and taking control of devices for fraudulent activities. The threat has been associated with 25 apps and is particularly prevalent in several countries, including … Read more