Fake Call History Apps Stole Payments From Users After 7.3 Million Play Store Downloads

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered fraudulent apps on the official Google Play Store for Android that falsely claimed to offer access to call histories for any phone number, only to trick users into joining a subscription that provided fake data and incurred financial loss. The 28 apps hav...

New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of the SparkCat malware on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, more than a year after the trojan was discovered targeting both the mobile operating systems. The malware has been found to conceal itself within seemingly benign apps, su...

Minor update for Vivaldi Android Browser 7.9

Head to the Google Play Store and download the browser. Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store. Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Enjoy! Changelog The following is a list of changes since the initial 7.9 stable release: Upgraded to...

Hacked App Part of US/Israeli Propaganda Campaign Against Iran

Wired has the story: Shortly after the first set of explosions, Iranians received bursts of notifications on their phones. They came not from the government advising caution, but from an apparently hacked prayer-timing app called BadeSaba Calendar that has been downloaded more than 5 million time...

Keenadu Firmware Backdoor Infects Android Tablets via Signed OTA Updates

A new Android backdoor that's embedded deep into the device firmware can silently harvest data and remotely control its behavior, according to new findings from Kaspersky. The Russian cybersecurity vendor said it discovered the backdoor, dubbed Keenadu , in the firmware of devices associated with...

Minor update for Vivaldi Android Browser 7.8

Head to the Google Play Store and download the browser. Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store. Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Enjoy! Changelog The following is a list of changes since the initial 7.8 stable release: Ad blocker Improvements...

Rewiring Democracy Ebook is on Sale

I just noticed that the ebook version of Rewiring Democracy is on sale for $5 on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, Google Play, Kobo, and presumably everywhere else in the US. I have no idea how long this will last. Also, Amazon has a coupon that brings the hardcover price dow...

Android Security Bulletin—February 2026Stay organized with collectionsSave and categorize content based on your preferences.

This Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities that affect Android devices. Security patch levels of 2026-02-05 or later address all of these issues. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, see Check and update your Android version. Within 48 hours afte...

Q4 2025 Malware Trends: Telegram Backdoor, Banking Trojans Surge, Joker Returns to Google Play

Telegram mods spread a powerful Android backdoor as banking trojans surge and Joker malware resurfaces on Google Play in Q4 2025, says Doctor Web...

CVE-2018-1000109

An improper authorization vulnerability exists in Jenkins Google Play Android Publisher Plugin version 1.6 and earlier in GooglePlayBuildStepDescriptor.java that allow an attacker to obtain credential IDs...

Android Security Bulletin—January 2026Stay organized with collectionsSave and categorize content based on your preferences.

This Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities that affect Android devices. Security patch levels of 2026-01-05 or later address all of these issues. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, see Check and update your Android version. Within 48 hours afte...

Android Malware Operations Merge Droppers, SMS Theft, and RAT Capabilities at Scale

Threat actors have been observed leveraging malicious dropper apps masquerading as legitimate applications to deliver an Android SMS stealer dubbed Wonderland in mobile attacks targeting users in Uzbekistan. "Previously, users received 'pure' Trojan APKs that acted as malware immediately upon...

Securing the Open Android Ecosystem with Samsung Knox

Raise your hand if you've heard the myth, "Android isn't secure." Android phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy, unlock new ways of working. But, as an IT admin, you may worry about the security—after all, work data is critical. However, outdated concerns can hold your business back from unlocking i...

Android Security Bulletin—November 2025Stay organized with collectionsSave and categorize content based on your preferences.

This Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities that affect Android devices. Security patch levels of 2025-11-01 or later address all of these issues. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, see Check and update your Android version. Within 48 hours afte...

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Android Security Bulletin—October 2025Stay organized with collectionsSave and categorize content based on your preferences.

This Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities that affect Android devices. Security patch levels of 2025-10-05 or later address all of these issues. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, see Check and update your Android version. Within 48 hours afte...

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