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Google Play is implementing more and more strict rules to ensure that the platform does not turn into a breeding ground for fake apps. But every now and then, security researchers spot fake Android apps duping users. This time a fake Samsung app has been spotted by the CSIS Security Group trying to mint money […]
Google has removed over 85 popular apps after Trend Micro reported them as adware. The apps which were downloaded over nine million times, in total contained a common strain of adware, as reported by ZDNet. The fraudulent Android apps, disguised as game apps, TV apps, remote control simulator apps, were available under different Google Play Store categories. According […]
Since the time app stores have become a thing, the Apple App Store has arguably been the safest and difficult-to-get-to place for malicious apps. However, a fake Amazon Alexa Setup app still was able to get listed on the App Store and as a surprise, is listed in the “Top Free” apps section. As per […]
Malicious Apps hosted in Google play store is a never ending process, researchers from Zsclarer and ESET reported dozens of the app that contain aggressive adware strains. These fake mods reached up to 990,000 installs and they were split into two categories ad-displaying downloader – Android/TrojanDownloader.Agent.JL. App to redirect the user to scam websites – Android/FakeApp.FG. Android/TrojanDownloader.Agent Functionality These […]