If you use an Android phone, this deserves your attention. Cybersecurity researchers warn that hackers are using Hugging Face, a popular platform for sharing artificial intelligence (AI) tools, to ...

Six Android malware families discovered targeting banking apps and crypto wallets, exploiting accessibility features to steal funds and data.

Android users have been dealing with a steady rise in financial malware for years. Threats like Hydra, Anatsa and Octo have shown how attackers can take over a phone, read everything on the screen and ...

Google released an Android update fixing 129 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw linked to Qualcomm chips already exploited in attacks.

The 3.9 billion Android smartphones make up close to 70% of the total smartphones in the world. Such a massive user base makes Android devices a prime target for malware attacks. A malware-infected ...

A new Android malware named BeatBanker can hijack devices and tricks users into installing it by posing as a Starlink app on websites masquerading as the official Google Play Store. The malware ...

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New RAT lets hackers read messages, unlock devices, and spy on Android phones across Samsung, Xiaomi, and OPPO ...

Android malware threats escalated 30% in 2025, exploiting sideloaded APKs, SMS phishing, and unsecured networks. While Google Play Protect blocks the basics, independent antivirus apps catch ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. A newly discovered Android malware called Crocodilus is ...

UPI Safety Tips: If you use UPI payments or net banking, you need to be wary of banking-related scams. Recently, a new 'Digital Lutera' malware was detected, which can steal money from your UPI ...

Generally, you don’t need an antivirus app on your Android phone if you play it safe, only download apps from the Play Store, and keep your security settings enabled. However, some like to take a walk ...