Google Play Store stories - Page 2
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.