December 5, 2023 at 04:33PM ESET researchers found that malicious “SpyLoan” apps have been downloaded over 12 million times from Google Play in 2023, with higher unknown totals from other sources. These apps pose as legitimate loan services, scamming users with high-interest loans while stealing personal data to blackmail them. The operation spans multiple countries. … Read more
October 19, 2023 at 08:15AM Google has updated its Play Protect feature to include real-time scanning at the code level. This enhancement allows for the detection of emerging threats prior to downloading and installing apps on Android devices. The new safeguard aims to protect users from malicious apps that can alter their code to avoid … Read more
October 18, 2023 at 12:28PM Google has introduced real-time scanning features for Google Play Protect to improve the detection of malicious apps that use polymorphism. This will help enhance the safety of Android users and reduce malware infections. The scanning occurs at the code level and sends behavioral signals to be analyzed for malicious activity. … Read more