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Google removed Kaspersky’s security apps from the Play StoreGoogle removed Kaspersky’s security apps from the Play Store

Google removed Kaspersky’s security apps from the Play Store

Google removed Kaspersky 's Android security apps from the Play Store and suspended its developer accounts over the weekend. Over…

9 months ago
Google banned 173k developer accounts in 2022Google banned 173k developer accounts in 2022

Google banned 173k developer accounts in 2022

In 2022, Google prevented 1.43 million policy-violating apps from being published in the official Google Play store. Google announced that…

2 years ago
New Android malicious library Goldoson found in 60 apps +100M downloadsNew Android malicious library Goldoson found in 60 apps +100M downloads

New Android malicious library Goldoson found in 60 apps +100M downloads

A new Android malware named Goldoson was distributed through 60 legitimate apps on the official Google Play store. The Goldoson…

2 years ago
Malicious app in the Play Store spotted distributing Xenomorph Banking TrojanMalicious app in the Play Store spotted distributing Xenomorph Banking Trojan

Malicious app in the Play Store spotted distributing Xenomorph Banking Trojan

Experts discovered two new malicious dropper apps on the Google Play Store distributing the Xenomorph banking malware. Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers…

3 years ago
Malicious dropper apps on Play Store totaled 30.000+ installationsMalicious dropper apps on Play Store totaled 30.000+ installations

Malicious dropper apps on Play Store totaled 30.000+ installations

ThreatFabric researchers discovered five malicious dropper apps on Google Play Store with more than 130,000 downloads. Researchers at ThreatFabric have…

3 years ago
Several apps on the Play Store used to spread Joker, Facestealer and Coper malwareSeveral apps on the Play Store used to spread Joker, Facestealer and Coper malware

Several apps on the Play Store used to spread Joker, Facestealer and Coper malware

Google blocked dozens of malicious apps from the official Play Store that were spreading Joker, Facestealer, and Coper malware families.…

3 years ago
Google is going to remove App Permissions List from the Play StoreGoogle is going to remove App Permissions List from the Play Store

Google is going to remove App Permissions List from the Play Store

Google is going to remove the app permissions list from the official Play Store for both the mobile app and…

3 years ago
4 Android banking trojans were spread via Google Play infecting 300.000+ devices4 Android banking trojans were spread via Google Play infecting 300.000+ devices

4 Android banking trojans were spread via Google Play infecting 300.000+ devices

Experts found four Android banking trojans that were available on the official Google Play Store and that infected +300,000 devices.…

4 years ago
Is the Belarusian government behind the surveillance Android app banned by Google?Is the Belarusian government behind the surveillance Android app banned by Google?

Is the Belarusian government behind the surveillance Android app banned by Google?

Google has removed an app from the Play Store that was used by the Belarusian government to spy on anti-government…

5 years ago
Joker malware still able to bypass Google Play Store checksJoker malware still able to bypass Google Play Store checks

Joker malware still able to bypass Google Play Store checks

The infamous Joker malware has found a way to bypass the security checks to be published in the official Play…

5 years ago