Pierluigi Paganini
March 16, 2026
Android 17 will block non-accessibility apps from using the Accessibility API under Advanced Protection Mode to reduce malware abuse. Android 17 introduces a new security feature in Advanced Protection Mode (AAPM) that blocks apps without accessibility functions from accessing the Accessibility API. The change, first reported by Android Authority and included in Android 17 Beta […]
Pierluigi Paganini
March 11, 2026
BeatBanker Android malware spreads through fake Starlink apps on websites imitating Google Play Store, hijacking devices, stealing credentials, and mining crypto. A new Android malware called BeatBanker spreads through fake Starlink apps distributed on websites posing as the Google Play Store. Once installed, it hijacks devices, steals login credentials, tampers with cryptocurrency transactions, and secretly […]
Pierluigi Paganini
March 03, 2026
Google confirms that the Qualcomm Android vulnerability CVE-2026-21385 was exploited in real-world attacks. Google has confirmed that CVE-2026-21385 (CVSS score of 7.8), a high-severity vulnerability affecting an open-source Qualcomm component used in Android devices, has been actively exploited. “There are indications that CVE-2026-21385 may be under limited, targeted exploitation.” reads Google’s advisory. The flaw is […]
Pierluigi Paganini
February 20, 2026
PromptSpy is the first Android malware to abuse Google’s Gemini AI, enabling persistence and advanced spying features. Security researchers at ESET have uncovered PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to exploit Google’s Gemini AI to maintain persistence. The malware can capture lockscreen data, block uninstallation attempts, collect device information, take screenshots, and record screen activity […]
Pierluigi Paganini
February 18, 2026
Kaspersky uncovered Keenadu, an Android backdoor used for ad fraud that can even take full control of devices. Kaspersky has identified a new Android malware called Keenadu. It can be preinstalled in device firmware, hidden inside system apps, or even distributed via official stores like Google Play. Currently used for ad fraud by turning infected […]
Pierluigi Paganini
February 10, 2026
ZeroDayRAT is a commercial mobile spyware that grants full remote access to Android and iOS devices for spying and data theft. ZeroDayRAT is a newly discovered commercial mobile spyware toolkit that gives attackers full control over Android and iOS devices. It supports live camera access, keylogging, and theft of banking and crypto data. First spotted […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 22, 2026
A new Android click-fraud trojan family uses TensorFlow ML to visually detect and tap ads, bypassing traditional script-based click techniques. Researchers at cybersecurity firm Dr.Web discovered a new Android click-fraud trojan family that uses TensorFlow.js ML models to visually detect and tap ads, avoiding traditional script-based methods. The malware is distributed via Xiaomi’s GetApps, it […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 06, 2026
Android’s January 2026 update fixes CVE-2025-54957, a critical Dolby audio decoder flaw discovered by Google researchers in October 2025. A critical Dolby audio decoder vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-54957, was addressed in the January 2026 Android security update. Google fixed the flaw in December 2025 for Pixel phones and has now rolled out the fix to […]
Pierluigi Paganini
December 21, 2025
The Kimwolf Android botnet has infected 1.8M+ devices, launching massive DDoS attacks and boosting its C&C domain, says XLab. Kimwolf is a newly discovered Android botnet linked to the Aisuru botnet that has infected over 1.8 million devices and issued more than 1.7 billion DDoS attack commands, according to XLab. On October 24, 2025, XLab […]
Pierluigi Paganini
December 02, 2025
Google’s latest Android security update fixes 107 flaws across multiple components, including two vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild. Google’s new Android update patches 107 vulnerabilities, including two already exploited in the wild, across system, kernel, and major vendor components. December’s Android update offers two patch levels (12-01, 12-05) for faster fixes across devices. The […]
