New Banking Malware Poses Fresh Risk to Android Users
A new banking malware called Red Alert 2.0 poses a significant threat to Android users. The Trojan leverages third-party apps to steal data.
CovertBand Hijacks Smart Devices for Surveillance Purposes Using Sound Waves
Researchers have created a tool that emits sound waves in smart devices to track human movements. This ability opens up new possibilities for spyware.
O Me, O My! Android O and Its Impact on the Enterprise
Google's Android O version 8.0 features a safe browsing API and other functions to improve mobile application security in the enterprise.
August Android Security Bulletin Patches Critical Vulnerabilities
The August Android Security Bulletin has been published, and it enumerates over 40 security risks that Google recently fixed in the Android OS.
GhostCtrl Android RAT Demonstrates Spooky Range of Capabilities
Security researchers recently uncovered a scary version of GhostCtrl, an Android RAT with advanced capabilities that can be very difficult to detect.
Google Patches Critical Android Vulnerabilities
Google recently disclosed 138 Android vulnerabilities, including media framework issues that could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.
New Android Cleaning App Pulls Dirty Tricks to Grab Admin Rights
A new Android app that claims to clean a device actually grabs admin rights to carry out malicious actions — and proves almost impossible to scrub out.
Cloak-and-Dagger Attack Creates Android Device Takeover Risk
Your Android device could be at risk from a new class of attack that allows for full takeover of a smartphone with valid permissions.
Pegasus Spyware Introduces Itself to Android
Chrysaor, a variant of Pegasus spyware, has appeared on a small handful of Android devices and surveils users with a variety of techniques.
Pre-installed Mobile Malware Targets Android Users
Security researchers have detected 36 Android phones with mobile malware pre-installed on the devices, bringing a wave of fresh concerns to enterprises.