These 224 Malicious Apps Managed to Bypass the Play Store's Anti-Malware Checks

Google and Apple’s app stores both have a reputation for being pretty trustworthy these days. It’s easy to assume that if an app is in either the iPhone App Store or the Google Play Store, it’s safe ...
SiliconRepublic

Malicious ‘Xhelper’ Android app infects 45,000 devices in six months

Researchers have noted that the malware, which can hide on a victim’s phone and re-install itself after being removed, has proven to be particularly persistent. Symantec researchers have noted that ...
Bleeping Computer

Malware on Google Play, Apple App Store stole your photos—and crypto

A new mobile crypto-stealing malware called SparkKitty was found in apps on Google Play and the Apple App Store, targeting Android and iOS devices. The malware is a possible evolution of SparkCat, ...
TechRadar

Criminals are targeting hundreds of legitimate banking & crypto apps using an advanced virtualization technique — here's how to stay safe

Experts warn of malware running real apps in fake virtual environments GodFather bypasses security checks and overlays fake screens to steal credentials Targets banking and crypto apps globally with ...