Google Play Store stories - Page 2
ESET discovers active campaign targeting Android users
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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smartphones
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phishing
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email security
Malicious apps used in this campaign are able to exfiltrate contacts, SMS messages, recorded phone calls, and even chat messages.
Hands-on review: Asus CM3 Chromebook
Mon, 14th Nov 2022
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
Does the Asus 10.5-inch CM3 Chromebook offer a viable alternative to a Windows notebook? TechDay’s Darren Price finds out.
Bitdefender finds malicious campaign active on Google Play
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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endpoint protection
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smartphones
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edr
New research from Bitdefender reveals a Google Play campaign bypassing security checks to deliver potentially malicious content and ads.
Global SMS scam uncovered on Google Play Store, promoted on Tik Tok and Instagram
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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smartphones
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email security
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cybersecurity
Over 150 scam apps that trick users into costly subscriptions have been discovered by Avast, including ones on the Google Play Store.
Google adds protection in its fight against bad apps
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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smartphones
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apps
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google
Google has introduced new policies to protect users and guard against bad apps, prioritising safety on Google Play.
ESET uncovers chat app malware spying and stealing user's data
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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smartphones
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malware
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application security
New cyber-espionage operation targeted at Middle East users disguises itself as a chat app, according to ESET researchers.
Check Point catches new form of Joker malware targeting Google Play Store
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
'Joker' malware hides in Android apps, evading Google Play Store protections to capture user information, warns Check Point.
Developers using Firebase urged to check configuration after leak exposed
Tue, 12th May 2020
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smartphones
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martech
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cybersecurity
Urgent! Developers using Firebase must check configuration: Comparitech finds 4.8% of apps on Google Play leak personal data, risking millions of users.
Mobile game downloads jump 40% in three years
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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gaming
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
The market is the single largest revenue source of the entire gaming industry, and downloads have been rising steadily since 2016.
Addams Family Mystery Mansion now available on Android and iOS
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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gaming
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
It's a ‘darkly humorous’ mobile game, in which players must help Morticia and Gomez to reunite their family and refurnish their home.
New wellness app launches in New Zealand
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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healthtech
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
Blys, a new on-demand wellness app designed to combat everyday stresses, is beginning its international rollout by launching in New Zealand, Auckland.
The dark side of apps: Security threats on the rise
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
Security threats targeting mobile devices are increasing, with one security firm citing the large number of users as a key reason.
So you want to build a viral app: Tips from an industry guru
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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apm
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low-code
Industry expert Anushka Bandara shares key tips on building a viral app, focusing on user-friendliness, shareability, and value addition to ensure success.
Freeview On Demand now on streaming device
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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netflix
Freeview's On Demand platform is now available on its streaming device, DISH TV SmartVU X, offering viewers a one-stop-shop for free content.
Do you use the Peel Smart Remote app? Delete or update it now
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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smartphones
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smart home
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breach prevention
Security firm Pradeo Lab urges users to update or delete Peel Smart Remote, which could be leaking personal photos and information to unknown servers.
Popular Android apps track users and violate Google's policies
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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advertising
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google
Thousands of popular Android apps are violating Google's policies by tracking users with persistent identifiers, according to AppCensus and Sophos.
Android malware used to target North Korean defectors
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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smartphones
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malware
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casb
A malware called RedDawn used Google Play to apparently target North Korean defectors, according to security firm McAfee.
Parents beware! Malware may be hitchhiking on game apps
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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smartphones
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malware
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gaming
Cyber-criminals are targeting game apps intended for children, infecting them with 'AdultSwine' malware on Google Play, Check Point researchers warn.
Malicious cryptocurrency miners shift focus to Google Play
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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smartphones
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Cryptocurrency miners are spreading beyond computer operating systems and on to Android applications through Google Play.
Android banking Trojan stalks Google Play - again
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
It’s a case of déjà vu for one particular Android banking Trojan, which has popped up on Google Play after being removed from the store this year.