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These Adware-Riddled iOS Apps Got Past Apple: Did They Fool You?
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Apple pulled more than a dozen iOS apps infested with adware from the App Store. Here's what you need to know.
Malware hits millions of Android users — delete these apps right now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These malicious apps slipped past Google’s defenses and ended up on the Play Store. Here's why you need to delete immediately.
Android app with over 10 million installs suddenly becomes adware — what to do [updated]
By Paul Wagenseil last updated
A longstanding Android barcode-scanner app suddenly became adware after a recent software update. Here's how to get it off your phone.
These popular apps are being mimicked to spread malware — here's how to protect yourself
By Peter Wolinski last updated
VirusTotal reveals which popular apps hackers mimic to infiltrate user systems. Here's what to look for and how to protect yourself.
NullMixer malware spies on you and steals your online accounts — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
The cybercriminals behind a new campaign spreading the NullMixer malware prey on software pirates and steal their banking info, cryptocurrency and even their Facebook and Amazon accounts.
Move over, Joker: Harly malware infects millions of Android phones
By Anthony Spadafora published
Malicious apps containing the Harly malware have been downloaded millions of times from the Google Play Store.
11 Google Play apps infected with nasty Android malware: What to do
By Nicholas Fearn last updated
Another 11 apps in Google Play were infected with the notorious Joker malware to sign users up for premium subscriptions.
'Joker' Malware Infects 24 Android Apps: Delete Them Now
By Paul Wagenseil last updated
Google booted 24 Android apps from its Play Store after they were found to be stealing contact info.
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