Bitdefender has released research about a new Google Play campaign that bypasses the storefront's security checks to deliver potentially malicious content and advertisements.

Fake apps may require excessive permissions, demand administrator rights, or simply request you enter your banking details and related information.

Check Point, a security software company, has revealed that their researchers discovered another widespread malware campaign on Google Play.

With cybercriminals having a deliberate hand in creating threats that look authentic and are targeted, it is more difficult to recognise spam.

Malware detections and the number of malicious app downloads by mobile device users in New Zealand increased in the second quarter of 2015.