Android security gets aggressive as Google bans thousands of developers and millions of sketchy apps

Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.
Digital Spy

Google developing malware scanner for Android devices, says report

Google is launching its own malware scanner for Android devices, according to a report. Android Police discovered a feature dubbed 'App Check' within the latest APK release of the Google Play store, ...
HotHardware

Warning Issued For Millions Of iPhone And Android Users Over Screenshot-Scanning Malware

Malware on iPhones and Android devices is often associated with downloading third-party apps from unofficial sources. Cybercriminals, however, are also able to hide malware within apps found at ...
Android

How to Detect Android Malware in Seconds

Android malware is no longer just about annoying pop-ups or shady adware. Today’s threats can steal banking credentials, spy on personal messages, and take full control of a device, often without the ...
Android Police

The Google Play Store's malware scanner could add this useful new button

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
Android Police

Google Chrome may soon be able to scan your sideloaded APKs

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
Analytics Insight

How to Check Your Android Phone for Malware in Minutes

Overview:  Our phones scan and download hordes of data every day. This leaves our phone vulnerable to malware.Malware is any ...
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Android users urged to be 'vigilant' and follow these four new rules to avoid malware thre

Android users have grown accustomed to constant notifications about bugs and security vulnerabilities, but a newly discovered threat poses a particularly serious danger. The malicious software, known ...
PC World

Android users beware! This security app is actually malware in disguise

PCWorld reports that Bitdefender researchers discovered a sophisticated Android malware campaign called ‘TrustBastion’ that disguises itself as a security app to steal sensitive data. The malware uses ...