#UserSafety

Google Play Store Introduces ‘Independent Security Review’ Badge for Apps

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November 4, 2023 at 05:24AM Google is introducing an “Independent security review” badge in the Play Store’s Data safety section for Android apps. This badge will be given to apps that have undergone a Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA) audit. The goal is to provide users with more transparency and help them make informed choices … Read more

Malicious Apps Spoof Israeli Attack Detectors: Conflict Goes Mobile

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October 23, 2023 at 02:36PM A genuine app called RedAlert – Rocket Alerts, which provides timely alerts about incoming airstrikes in the Israel and Gaza region, was recently spoofed and used to collect personal information from users. This incident highlights the extension of cybercrimes during the Israel-Hamas conflict. Another case involved a pro-Palestinian hacktivist group … Read more