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Play Store adds new badge to signal which Android VPN apps pass a security audit
By Alyse Stanley published
The new badge highlights which apps have been tested against a baseline of security criteria that Google developed alongside other cybersecurity partners.
The Google Play Store is making a big change to fend off malware — here’s how
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google is changing the rules for new Android app developers to help curb malware and malicious apps.
Android spyware with over 1.5 million downloads sends your data to China — delete these apps right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Two file management apps on the Google Play Store have been discovered to be spyware that quietly sends user data to servers in China.
Fake ChatGPT apps are raking in thousands each month — delete these apps now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Developers looking to cash in on the popularity of ChatGPT have created fleeceware apps imitating the incredibly popular AI chatbot.
60 Android apps with 100 million installs contain malware — delete them right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
A new Android malware has managed to make its way into 60 legitimate apps after infecting a third-party library used by all of them.
Hackers are sneaking malware on to the Google Play Store — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers have turned to malicious loader programs and APK binding services as a means of injecting malware into legitimate Android apps.
Android phones are about to get a space-saving upgrade
By Richard Priday published
Android phones will soon be able to remove parts of rarely-used apps to help save storage space with the help of the Google Play Store's incoming app archiving feature.
Popular Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo actually contains malware — delete it now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Everyone loves finding a great deal but the Pinduoduo shopping app is spreading malware to unsuspecting shoppers.
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