Thursday, March 13, 2025

Android

PlayPraetor Malware Targets Android Users via Fake Play Store Apps to Steal Passwords

A sophisticated malware campaign, dubbed PlayPraetor, has been uncovered by cybersecurity firm CTM360.This operation involves creating fake Google Play Store websites that deceive users into downloading malicious Android...

Android Zygote Injection Flaw Lets Attackers Execute Code & Gain Elevated Privileges

A significant vulnerability in the Android operating system, identified as CVE-2024-31317, has been discovered, allowing attackers to exploit the Zygote process for system-wide code...

BadBox Malware Infects 50,000+ Android Devices via 24 Apps on Google Play

HUMAN's Satori Threat Intelligence and Research team has uncovered a complex cyberattack dubbed "BADBOX 2.0," an evolution of the previously disclosed BADBOX operation.This...

Malicious Android App on Google Play Compromises 220,000+ Devices

Security researchers at ThreatLabz recently uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign operating through the Google Play Store, leveraging a seemingly benign application to distribute the...

Google Secretly Tracks Android Devices Even Without User-Opened Apps

A recent technical study conducted by researchers at Trinity College Dublin has revealed that Google collects and stores extensive user data on Android devices,...

Update Alert: Google Warns of Critical Android Vulnerabilities Under Exploit

Google’s March 2025 Android Security Bulletin has unveiled two critical vulnerabilities—CVE-2024-43093 and CVE-2024-50302—currently under limited, targeted exploitation.These flaws, impacting Android versions 12 through 15,...

Google’s SafetyCore App Secretly Scans All Photos on Android Devices

Recent revelations about Google’s SafetyCore app have ignited a firestorm of privacy debates, echoing Apple’s recent controversy over photo scanning.The app, silently installed on...

TgToxic Android Malware Updated it’s Features to Steal Login Credentials

The TgToxic Android malware, initially discovered in July 2022, has undergone significant updates, enhancing its ability to steal login credentials and financial data.Originally...

LightSpy Malware Expands With 100+ Commands to Target Users Across All Major OS Platforms

The LightSpy surveillance framework has significantly evolved its operational capabilities, now supporting over 100 commands to infiltrate Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux systems,...

Android App on Google Play Targets Indian Users to Steal Login Credentials

A malicious Android application, Finance Simplified (package: com.someca.count), has been identified on the Google Play Store, targeting Indian users under the guise of a...

Android’s New Security Feature Prevents Sensitive Setting Changes During Calls

Phone scams are becoming more sophisticated with advancements in AI-driven speech tools, making it easier for scammers to manipulate victims.To combat these growing threats,...