Adaptable, All-in-One Android Trojan Shows the Future of Malware
GPlayed may be the new face of malware — flexible and adaptable, with a Swiss Army knife-like toolbox that can be used to target pretty much anyone.
Android App Verification Issues Pave Way For Phishing Attacks
A research team suggested a new secure-by-design API after discovering design flaws in the way Android apps are verified by password managers.
Dangerous Pegasus Spyware Has Spread to 45 Countries
The malicious spyware has also been found in use in countries known for targeting human rights.
Crashing Mobile Apps Capture Screens, Leak Private Data
Several developer tools capture a screen as an app crashes and send it to a third-party server creating a risk of corporate data leakage.
AT Command Hitch Leaves Android Phones Open to Attack
Researchers used AT commands to rewrite device firmware, bypass Android security mechanisms, exfiltrate sensitive device information, and unlock screens.
Triout Malware Carries Out Extensive, Targeted Android Surveillance
The spyware’s surveillance capabilities are extensive, logging every call, text, photo, video and more, and sending the data to the attackers.
Google Faces Legal Turmoil After Location Tracking Debacle
After a report said Google tracks users even when they opt out, the company is under fire from activists and has been slapped with a lawsuit.
DEF CON 2018: ‘Man in the Disk’ Attack Surface Affects All Android Phones
Sloppy Android developers not following security guidelines for external storage opens the door to device takeover and more.
Fortnite Skips Google Play For Android Apps, Irking Security Experts
Security experts aren’t happy after Fortnite’s creator, Epic Games, announced it would not go through Google Play.
Bevy of Android Apps Harbor Hidden Malicious Windows Executables
After researchers found more than 100 Android apps infected by malicious Microsoft Windows executable files, the apps have been removed from Google Play.