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Phone malware
These fake fleeceware apps have been downloaded over a billion times

By Anthony Spadafora Published

Avast has discovered over 200 new fleeceware apps that have already accrued more than $400m in revenue.

Security
Phone malware
Google has removed a bunch of malicious VPNs from the Play Store

By Anthony Spadafora Published

Checkpoint Research has discovered a new malware dropper capable of avoiding detection on the Google Play Store.

VPN Privacy & Security
Man looking at smartphone
These apps are sharing a lot of your data online

By Anthony Spadafora Published

New research from pCloud has revealed that many popular apps are collecting and sharing users' personal data online.

Pro
app security
This popular Android app may have served up malware to millions

By Anthony Spadafora Published

Malwarebytes finds popular Android barcode scanner app started serving unwanted ads after update.

Security
Cyberpunk 2077
CyberPunk 2077 mobile game found to be malware

By Barclay Ballard Published

Kaspersky security researcher discovers ransomware masquerading as a mobile version of CyberPunk 2077.

Security
Ransomware
Facebook outs company behind infamous APT32 malware group, suspends accounts

By Barclay Ballard Published

Facebook has unexpectedly revealed the identity of the notorious APT32 hacking group - a little-known Vietnamese IT firm.

Security
Minecraft
Don't download these Minecraft apps - they could drain your wallet

By Mike Moore Published

"Fleeceware" apps use Minecraft lure to steal from unsuspecting users.

Security
NES on Android
That NES emulator you’ve been using to play Super Mario on Android may well be a fraud

By Joel Khalili Published

Researchers have happened across a series of elaborate frauds on the Android platform.

Pro
Google Play Store
Google follows Apple's lead with new, stricter Play Store payment rules

By Anthony Spadafora Published

Google will give developers one year to use its billing system and the company will make it easier to use other app stores in Android 12.

Phone & Communications
Convertible Chromebook
New Google ChromeOS updates cause 100% CPU usage, could set you on fire

By Anthony Spadafora Published

Devices are running hot, apps aren't working and batteries are draining too quickly after the latest ChromeOS version update.

Pro
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