SpyLoan Malware Apps Used to Blackmail, Extort Users Using Personal Data Detected on Play Store

SpyLoan Malware Apps Used to Blackmail, Extort Users Using Personal Data Detected on Play Store

ByNews Polite

Android smartphones are at risk of malicious loan apps that were downloaded several million times from the Google Play store, according to details shared by security researchers. As many as 18 apps identified as ‘SpyLoan‘ malware were spotted on the store over the course of this year. These predatory lending…

Daam Virus That Steals Call Logs, History and Accesses Cameras Spreading on Android Phones, CERT-in Warns

Daam Virus That Steals Call Logs, History and Accesses Cameras Spreading on Android Phones, CERT-in Warns

ByNews Polite

An Android malware called ‘Daam’ that infects mobile phones and hacks into sensitive data like call records, contacts, history and camera has been found to be spreading, the national cyber security agency has said in its latest advisory. The virus is also capable of “bypassing anti-virus programs and deploying ransomware…

Android Malware Infecting 60 Apps With Over 100 Million Downloads Discovered on Google Play Store: Details

Android Malware Infecting 60 Apps With Over 100 Million Downloads Discovered on Google Play Store: Details

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A new Android malware has been discovered by a team of security researchers at McAfee. The malware, dubbed ‘Goldoson’, has infected 60 apps that have a total of over 100 million downloads on the Google Play Store. It can collect data on installed apps, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-connected devices, and track location….