Malicious app downloads stories

Bitdefender finds malicious campaign active on Google Play
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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malicious app downloads
Bitdefender has released research about a new Google Play campaign that bypasses the storefront's security checks to deliver potentially malicious content and advertisements.

Top tips to avoid downloading malicious online banking apps
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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malware
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cloud banking solutions
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online banking
Fake apps may require excessive permissions, demand administrator rights, or simply request you enter your banking details and related information.

Malicious apps discovered on Google Play - some lurking for more than a year
Tue, 30th May 2017
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malware
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
Check Point, a security software company, has revealed that their researchers discovered another widespread malware campaign on Google Play.

Australia a target for ‘designer’ cyber threats
Wed, 4th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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spam
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malicious app downloads
With cybercriminals having a deliberate hand in creating threats that look authentic and are targeted, it is more difficult to recognise spam.

Malware and malicious apps increasing in NZ
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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malware
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trend micro
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malicious app downloads
Malware detections and the number of malicious app downloads by mobile device users in New Zealand increased in the second quarter of 2015.