Google Removes 21 Malicious Android Apps from Play Store

Google has stepped in to remove several Android applications from the official Play Store following the disclosure that the apps in question were found to serve intrusive ads. The findings were reported by the Czech cybersecurity firm Avast on Monday, which said the 21 malicious apps list here we...

Google Removes 21 Malicious Android Apps from Play Store

Google has stepped in to remove several Android applications from the official Play Store following the disclosure that the apps in question were found to serve intrusive ads. The findings were reported by the Czech cybersecurity firm Avast on Monday, which said the 21 malicious apps list here we...

Android WebView Universal Cross-site Scripting

A universal cross-site scripting UXSS vulnerability, CVE-2020-6506 https://crbug.com/1083819, has been identified in the Android WebView system component, which allows cross-origin iframes to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the top-level document. This vulnerability affects React Native apps whic...

GHSA-36J3-XXF7-4PQG Android WebView Universal Cross-site Scripting

A universal cross-site scripting UXSS vulnerability, CVE-2020-6506 https://crbug.com/1083819, has been identified in the Android WebView system component, which allows cross-origin iframes to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the top-level document. This vulnerability affects React Native apps whic...

16 apps on Google Play Store caught distributing Joker malware

By Deeba Ahmed After removing six apps infected with the Joker malware earlier in Sep, Google has now removed 16 more apps from its Play Store. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 16 apps on Google Play Store caught distributing Joker malware...

Android 11 — 5 New Security and Privacy Features You Need to Know

After a long wait and months of beta testing, Google last week finally released Android 11, the latest version of the Android mobile operating system—with features offering billions of its users more control over their data security and privacy. Android security is always a hot topic and almost...

Cryptobugs Found in Numerous Google Play Store Apps

Researchers have discovered more than 300 apps on the Google Play Store breaking basic cryptography code using a new tool they developed to dynamically analyze it. Academics from Columbia University developed a custom tool, CRYLOGGER, that analyzes Android applications for unsafe use of...

Android malware through Play Store – How to protect your devices?

By Waqas Google’s reputation has always been questionable in protecting apps from malware... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Android malware through Play Store - How to protect your devices?...

CVE-2020-15165

Version 1.1.6-free of Chameleon Mini Live Debugger on Google Play Store may have had it's sources or permissions tampered by a malicious actor. The official maintainer of the package is recommending all users upgrade to v1.1.8 as soon as possible. For more information, review the referenced GitHu...

CVE-2020-15165

Version 1.1.6-free of Chameleon Mini Live Debugger on Google Play Store may have had it's sources or permissions tampered by a malicious actor. The official maintainer of the package is recommending all users upgrade to v1.1.8 as soon as possible. For more information, review the referenced GitHu...

Design/Logic Flaw

Version 1.1.6-free of Chameleon Mini Live Debugger on Google Play Store may have had it's sources or permissions tampered by a malicious actor. The official maintainer of the package is recommending all users upgrade to v1.1.8 as soon as possible. For more information, review the referenced GitHu...

CVE-2020-15165

The CVE-2020-15165 entry concerns the Chameleon Mini Live Debugger Android package (Google Play) version 1.1.6-free, where sources or permissions may have been tampered by a malicious actor. Red Hat and OSV records cite the same vulnerability description; ENISA EUVD-2020-7239 notes malware in the...

CVE-2020-15165 Potentially tampered sources on Play Store for Chameleon Mini Live Debugger

Version 1.1.6-free of Chameleon Mini Live Debugger on Google Play Store may have had it's sources or permissions tampered by a malicious actor. The official maintainer of the package is recommending all users upgrade to v1.1.8 as soon as possible. For more information, review the referenced GitHu...

Shoe give away scam hits Android users with malware on Play Store

By Sudais Asif The malware campaign on Play Store promised users a free pair of shoes within 14 days of ordering them from within the app. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Shoe give away scam hits Android users with malware on Play Store...

Researchers Reveal New Security Flaw Affecting China's DJI Drones

Cybersecurity researchers on Thursday revealed security issues in the Android app developed by Chinese drone-maker Da Jiang Innovations DJI that comes with an auto-update mechanism that bypasses Google Play Store and could be used to install malicious applications and transmit sensitive personal...

Exclusive: Any Chingari App (Indian TikTok Clone) Account Can Be Hacked Easily

Following vulnerability disclosure in the Mitron app, another viral TikTok clone in India has now been found vulnerable to a critical but easy-to-exploit authentication bypass vulnerability, allowing anyone to hijack any user account and tamper with their information, content, and even upload...

New variant of Joker malware found in Android apps on Play Store

By Sudais Asif The original Joker malware was identified on Play Store back in September 2019. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New variant of Joker malware found in Android apps on Play Store...

Joker Malware Apps Once Again Bypass Google's Security to Spread via Play Store

Cybersecurity researchers took the wraps off yet another instance of Android malware hidden under the guise of legitimate applications to stealthily subscribe unsuspecting users for premium services without their knowledge. In a report published by Check Point research today, the malware —...

Joker Malware Apps Once Again Bypass Google's Security to Spread via Play Store

Cybersecurity researchers took the wraps off yet another instance of Android malware hidden under the guise of legitimate applications to stealthily subscribe unsuspecting users for premium services without their knowledge. In a report published by Check Point research today, the malware —...

Nasty Cerberus banking trojan found on Google Play Store

By Zara Khan Google's Play Protect mechanism also failed to detect Cerberus banking trojan... This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Nasty Cerberus banking trojan found on Google Play Store...