This Android malware has your debit card and PIN — and it’s making withdrawals

Dangerous new NGate Android malware uses NFC to steal debit card and PIN info so that hackers can make cash withdrawals from ATMs.

The 6 most notorious and dangerous Android malware of all time

Nothing hampers up-and-coming trends as much as extreme popularity. Android, the world's most common operating system, offers ...

Malicious Android apps on Google Play downloaded 42 million times

Hundreds of malicious Android apps on Google Play were downloaded more than 40 million times between June 2024 and May 2025, ...
SiliconANGLE

SpyNote Android malware resurfaces in campaign using spoofed app install pages

A new report out today from internet intelligence company DomainTools LLC warns that threat actors are using newly registered domains to deliver the SpyNote Android remote access trojan via sites that ...
Lifehacker

'Godfather' Malware Is Now Hijacking Banking Apps on Android

As malware evolves to be more sophisticated, seeing should not always equal believing. A new iteration of the "Godfather" malware found on Android is hijacking legitimate banking apps, making it ...
techtimes

'Dirty Stream' Android Malware Can Easily Access Your Legit Apps: How to Protect Yourself From it

Android users need to be on high alert as Microsoft has unveiled details about a new critical security flaw known as "Dirty Stream." This vulnerability affects numerous Android applications, ...
SiliconANGLE

Necro malware infects 11M+ Android devices via Google Play apps

A new version of Necro malware, a form of malware that first emerged in 2019, has been found to have been installed on at least 11 million devices through apps that were distributed through the Google ...
Benzinga.com

Thousands Of Android App Files Found With Malware Evading Threat Detection Tools – Here's How You Can Stay Safe

In another example of how risky it can be to download apps from unauthorized sources, a new study has revealed that thousands of Android app files are laden with malware capable of escaping detection ...
Bleeping Computer

Android malware Chameleon disables Fingerprint Unlock to steal PINs

The Chameleon Android banking trojan has re-emerged with a new version that uses a tricky technique to take over devices — disable fingerprint and face unlock to steal device PINs. It does this by ...
BGR

Over 5.5 Million Android Users Downloaded More Than 90 Malicious Apps

In the latest reminder that you should always be extra careful about what you download, cloud security company Zscaler revealed this week that its researchers identified and analyzed more than 90 ...
CoinTelegraph

Crypto-stealing malware found in Android, iOS app-making kits: Kaspersky

Update Feb. 10, 7 am UTC: This article has been updated to include a response from Apple and Google. Malicious software development kits used to make apps on Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store ...
Ars Technica

Android will now scan sideloaded apps for malware at install time

The Google Play Store might not be perfect for stopping Android malware, but its collection of scanning, app reviews, and developer requirements makes it a lot safer than the wider, unfiltered ...