Android Malware

New Sophisticated Android Ransomware that Doesn’t Encrypt Files but Blocks Access to DevicesNew Sophisticated Android Ransomware that Doesn’t Encrypt Files but Blocks Access to Devices

New Sophisticated Android Ransomware that Doesn’t Encrypt Files but Blocks Access to Devices

Microsoft detected new Android ransomware with new attack techniques and behavior that indicates the evolution of mobile ransomware. As we…

5 years ago
APT‑C‑23 Hacker Group Attacks Android Users That Records Calls & Take Pictures SilentlyAPT‑C‑23 Hacker Group Attacks Android Users That Records Calls & Take Pictures Silently

APT‑C‑23 Hacker Group Attacks Android Users That Records Calls & Take Pictures Silently

Security researchers discovered new spyware used by the APT-C-23 threat group to target Android users through fake Android app store.…

5 years ago
Joker Malware Targets Android Users to steal SMS Messages and Contact Lists – 17 Apps Removed from Google PlayJoker Malware Targets Android Users to steal SMS Messages and Contact Lists – 17 Apps Removed from Google Play

Joker Malware Targets Android Users to steal SMS Messages and Contact Lists – 17 Apps Removed from Google Play

Joker is one of the most prominent malware families that continuously target the Android devices, it's main activity is to…

5 years ago
New Variant of Infamous Android Joker Malware Bypasses Google Play Security to Attack UsersNew Variant of Infamous Android Joker Malware Bypasses Google Play Security to Attack Users

New Variant of Infamous Android Joker Malware Bypasses Google Play Security to Attack Users

The Joker malware detected in early June 2019, it employs several tactics to bypass GooglePlay protection and to perform several…

5 years ago
Cerberus Android Banking Malware Mimic as Currency Converter App Found on Google PlayCerberus Android Banking Malware Mimic as Currency Converter App Found on Google Play

Cerberus Android Banking Malware Mimic as Currency Converter App Found on Google Play

Cerberus Android banking malware found on Google play targeting Android users, particularly in Spain. Cerberus spotted first in the year…

5 years ago
Beware of an Android Spyware Mandrake that went Undetected for Last 4 YearsBeware of an Android Spyware Mandrake that went Undetected for Last 4 Years

Beware of an Android Spyware Mandrake that went Undetected for Last 4 Years

Bitdefender Security Researchers identified a new, highly sophisticated spyware targeting Android users for financial motivations and distributed via Google Apps…

5 years ago
New Android Malware “EventBot” Steals Bank Credentials, SMS, Collect Personal Data, keystrokesNew Android Malware “EventBot” Steals Bank Credentials, SMS, Collect Personal Data, keystrokes

New Android Malware “EventBot” Steals Bank Credentials, SMS, Collect Personal Data, keystrokes

Researchers uncovered a new wave of stealthy banking Trojan and info stealer dubbed "EventBot" that can steal banking information, personal…

5 years ago
Syrian State-sponsored Hacking Group uses COVID-19 Themes to Attacks Android usersSyrian State-sponsored Hacking Group uses COVID-19 Themes to Attacks Android users

Syrian State-sponsored Hacking Group uses COVID-19 Themes to Attacks Android users

Lookout researchers have uncovered a mobile surveillance campaign that has used more than 71 malicious Android apps to spy on…

5 years ago
Unkillable Android XHelper Malware Reinstall Itself Again After Factory ResetUnkillable Android XHelper Malware Reinstall Itself Again After Factory Reset

Unkillable Android XHelper Malware Reinstall Itself Again After Factory Reset

The Android XHelper malware was first identified in October 2019, it is known for its persistent capabilities. Once it gets…

5 years ago
Tekya Clicker Malware Hides in 56 Apps that Downloaded 1 Million Times Worldwide From Google PlayTekya Clicker Malware Hides in 56 Apps that Downloaded 1 Million Times Worldwide From Google Play

Tekya Clicker Malware Hides in 56 Apps that Downloaded 1 Million Times Worldwide From Google Play

Google implements a number of ways to filter the malicious apps getting into the play store, but still, attackers continue…

5 years ago