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New ‘Massiv’ Android banking malware poses as an IPTV app
A new Android banking malware, which researchers named Massiv, is posing as an IPTV app to steal digital identities and access online banking accounts. The malware relies on screen overlays and keylogging to obtain sensitive data and can take remote control of a compromised device. In a campaign observed by researchers at fraud detection and […]
New Keenadu backdoor found in Android firmware, Google Play apps
A newly discovered and sophisticated Android malware called Keenadu has been found embedded in firmware from multiple device brands, enabling it to compromise all installed applications and gain unrestricted control over infected devices. According to a report from cybersecurity company Kaspersky, Keenadu has multiple distribution mechanisms, including compromised firmware images delivered over-the-air (OTA), via other […]
New Android malware uses AI to click on hidden browser ads
A new family of Android click-fraud trojans leverages TensorFlow machine learning models to automatically detect and interact with specific advertisement elements. The mechanism relies on visual analysis based on machine learning instead of predefined JavaScript click routines, and does not involve script-based DOM-level interaction like classic click-fraud trojans. The threat actor is using TensorFlow.js, an open-source […]
Google confirms Android bug causing volume key issues
Google has confirmed a software bug that is preventing volume buttons from working correctly on Android devices with accessibility features enabled. According to a support document published today, user reports indicate that volume keys malfunction when” Select to Speak” is activated on their Android devices. Select to Speak is an Android accessibility service that reads text […]
Microsoft is retiring the Lens scanner app for iOS, Android
Microsoft has started retiring the Microsoft Lens PDF scanner app for Android and iOS devices on Friday, January 9th, with plans to remove it from app stores next month. Microsoft Lens (previously known as Office Lens) can scan both printed and handwritten text and help users convert images into PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents. […]
Cellik Android malware builds malicious versions from Google Play apps
A new Android malware-as-a-service (MaaS) named Cellik is being advertised on underground cybercrime forums offering a robust set of capabilities that include the option to embed it in any app available on the Google Play Store. Specifically, attackers can select apps from Android’s official app store and create trojanized versions that appear trustworthy and keep the […]
Google expands Android scam protection feature to Chase, Cash App in U.S.
Google is expanding support for its Android’s in-call scam protection to multiple banks and financial applications in the United States. The announcement specifically mentions the addition of fintech app Cash App, which has 57 million users, and the JPMorganChase mobile banking app, which has more than 50 million downloads on Google Play. In-call scam protection is a new feature […]
Google to flag Android apps with excessive battery use on the Play Store
Google will start taking action on Android apps in the official Google Play store that have high background activity and cause excessive battery draining. Apps that exceed a “bad behavior threshold” may be flagged on Google Play for negatively impacting battery performance and may affect their visibility in the Android ecosystem. Developers have until March 1, 2026, […]
Google backpedals on new Android developer registration rules
Google is backpedaling on its decision to introduce new identity verification rules for all developers, stating that it will also introduce accounts for limited app distribution and will allow users to install apps from unverified devs. As announced in August, Google was planning to introduce what it called “Developer Verification” starting in 2026 to block malware […]
Google to verify all Android devs to block malware on Google Play
Google is introducing a new defense for Android called ‘Developer Verification’ to block malware installations from sideloaded apps sourced from outside the official Google Play app store. For apps on Google Play, there was already a requirement for publishers to provide a D-U-N-S (Data Universal Numbering System) number, introduced on August 31, 2023. Google says this has had a notable […]