Malicious app downloads stories

Secureworks has discovered malware in online advertising
Last month
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google
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advertising
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malicious app downloads
Secureworks has found that Bumblebee malware is being spread through malicious online advertising, such as Google ads.

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.