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Google has unveiled a new pilot program in Singapore that aims to prevent users from sideloading certain apps that abuse Android app permissions to read one-time passwords and gather sensitive data. “This enhanced fraud protection will analyze and automatically block the installation of apps that may use sensitive runtime permissions frequently abused for financial fraud […]
It was over three months ago that Google removed 36 fake security apps from Google Play. This happened after these apps were flagged by Trend Micro researchers… These apps would pose as legitimate security solutions and do the tasks- scanning, cleaning etc- that they claimed to be capable of doing, but at the same time […]
A popular virtual keyboard app has caused leakage of personal data belonging to over 31 million customers. This data breach has happened after the app developer failed in securing the database server, which is owned by Eitan Fitusi, co-founder of the customizable and personalizable on-screen keyboard AI.type. AI.type, which is available on both Android and […]