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Android spyware with over 1.5 million downloads sends your data to China — delete these apps right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Two file management apps on the Google Play Store have been discovered to be spyware that quietly sends user data to servers in China.

Fake ChatGPT apps are raking in thousands each month — delete these apps now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Developers looking to cash in on the popularity of ChatGPT have created fleeceware apps imitating the incredibly popular AI chatbot.

60 Android apps with 100 million installs contain malware — delete them right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
A new Android malware has managed to make its way into 60 legitimate apps after infecting a third-party library used by all of them.

Hackers are sneaking malware on to the Google Play Store — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers have turned to malicious loader programs and APK binding services as a means of injecting malware into legitimate Android apps.

Android phones are about to get a space-saving upgrade
By Richard Priday published
Android phones will soon be able to remove parts of rarely-used apps to help save storage space with the help of the Google Play Store's incoming app archiving feature.

Popular Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo actually contains malware — delete it now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Everyone loves finding a great deal but the Pinduoduo shopping app is spreading malware to unsuspecting shoppers.

This malicious Android app steals your phone number — delete it right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
A fake Android SMS app on the Play Store is being used by a site that sells account creation services to generate one-time codes for other users.

These Android apps can steal your banking info by recording your screen — delete them now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Malware dropper apps that spread the SharkBot and Vultur malware to steal banking info and empty your crypto wallet have been discovered on the Play Store.
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