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Group-IB warns of rising Android Trojan threat in APAC
Endpoint Protection

Group-IB warns of rising Android Trojan threat in APAC

Group-IB warns of rising cyber threats in Asia-Pacific, with advanced Android Trojan GoldDigger targeting Vietnamese banking apps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
ESET researchers expose legitimate Android app as malware
Malware

ESET researchers expose legitimate Android app as malware

ESET researchers have discovered a malware Andriod app, IRecorder, which had been downloaded on 50,000 devices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 31st May 2023
Zimperium reveals new Android threat 'the Schoolyard Bully'
Endpoint Protection

Zimperium reveals new Android threat 'the Schoolyard Bully'

Zimperium has revealed details of a newly discovered Android threat campaign that has been stealing Facebook credentials from unsuspecting users since 2018.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2022
ESET discovers active campaign targeting Android users
Phishing

ESET discovers active campaign targeting Android users

Malicious apps used in this campaign are able to exfiltrate contacts, SMS messages, recorded phone calls, and even chat messages.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022
Hands-on Review: Asus CM3 Chromebook
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus CM3 Chromebook

Does the Asus 10.5-inch CM3 Chromebook offer a viable alternative to a Windows notebook? TechDay's Darren Price finds out.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2022
Bitdefender finds malicious campaign active on Google Play
EduTech

Bitdefender finds malicious campaign active on Google Play

New research from Bitdefender reveals a Google Play campaign bypassing security checks to deliver potentially malicious content and ads.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022
Global SMS scam uncovered on Google Play Store, promoted on Tik Tok and Instagram
Email Security

Global SMS scam uncovered on Google Play Store, promoted on Tik Tok and Instagram

Over 150 scam apps that trick users into costly subscriptions have been discovered by Avast, including ones on the Google Play Store.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
Google adds protection in its fight against bad apps
Health Technologies

Google adds protection in its fight against bad apps

Google has introduced new policies to protect users and guard against bad apps, prioritising safety on Google Play.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
ESET uncovers chat app malware spying and stealing user's data
Malware

ESET uncovers chat app malware spying and stealing user's data

New cyber-espionage operation targeted at Middle East users disguises itself as a chat app, according to ESET researchers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2020
Check Point catches new form of Joker malware targeting Google Play Store
Malware

Check Point catches new form of Joker malware targeting Google Play Store

'Joker' malware hides in Android apps, evading Google Play Store protections to capture user information, warns Check Point.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2020
Developers using Firebase urged to check configuration after leak exposed
Marketing Technologies

Developers using Firebase urged to check configuration after leak exposed

Urgent! Developers using Firebase must check configuration: Comparitech finds 4.8% of apps on Google Play leak personal data, risking millions of users.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
Mobile game downloads jump 40% in three years
Gaming

Mobile game downloads jump 40% in three years

The market is the single largest revenue source of the entire gaming industry, and downloads have been rising steadily since 2016.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
The dark side of apps: Security threats on the rise
Endpoint Protection

The dark side of apps: Security threats on the rise

Security threats targeting mobile devices are increasing, with one security firm citing the large number of users as a key reason.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
So you want to build a viral app: Tips from an industry guru
Application Performance Monitoring

So you want to build a viral app: Tips from an industry guru

Industry expert Anushka Bandara shares key tips on building a viral app, focusing on user-friendliness, shareability, and value addition to ensure success.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Google Play Store stories

Knowby Pro 4.0: Revolutionizing knowledge management with enhanced user experience
Unified Communications

Knowby Pro 4.0: Revolutionizing knowledge management with enhanced user experience

Knowby Pro 4.0, a game changer in knowledge management, promises enhanced user experience with a new web interface.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Discovery partners with Google NZ to showcase Newshub content
Public Cloud

Discovery partners with Google NZ to showcase Newshub content

Warner Bros Discovery ANZ and Google have partnered to feature Newshub content on Google News Showcase, broadening its reach significantly.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
Addams Family Mystery Mansion now available on Android and iOS
Gaming

Addams Family Mystery Mansion now available on Android and iOS

It's a 'darkly humorous' mobile game, in which players must help Morticia and Gomez to reunite their family and refurnish their home.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2019
New wellness app launches in New Zealand
Health Technologies

New wellness app launches in New Zealand

Blys, a new on-demand wellness app designed to combat everyday stresses, is beginning its international rollout by launching in New Zealand, Auckland.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019