December 2, 2024 at 05:45AM A report from McAfee Labs identifies over a dozen malicious Android apps on the Google Play Store, collectively downloaded over 8 million times, which contain SpyLoan malware. These apps deceive users into sharing sensitive information under the guise of providing quick loans, leading to financial exploitation and privacy violations. ### … Read more
November 30, 2024 at 02:01PM McAfee identified 15 malicious SpyLoan apps targeting users in South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa, accumulating over 8 million downloads on Google Play. Deceptively marketed as loan services, these apps extort sensitive data and harass users post-installation. Despite removal efforts, SpyLoan risks persist, highlighting ongoing security challenges for app stores. … Read more
December 11, 2023 at 03:00AM Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered 18 malicious loan apps on the Google Play Store, collectively downloaded over 12 million times. These apps target users in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, gathering personal and financial information for blackmail. It’s crucial to download apps from official sources and scrutinize permissions and reviews … Read more