Mobile viruses are not discussed as frequently as computer viruses. As a matter of fact, many internet users will even argue about their existence. In comparison, malware is more common for phones.

Think your phone is acting strange? It may be infected with spyware. Here are the warning signs and and how you can stop it.

Your smartphone is like a mini computer that fits in your pocket, so—just like your laptop—it's also vulnerable to malware. On your mobile device, this can often take the form of spyware, adware, or ...

Just last month, security researchers at SonicWall Capture Labs discovered malicious apps masquerading as Google, Instagram, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter). These fake apps can inadvertently be ...

You can clean your Android phone of viruses and malware by deleting malicious software in safe mode, clearing the cache, or performing a factory reset. While there are no true computer viruses that ...

Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware that masquerades as a security solution. Here's what you need to ...

Google has removed a series of apps downloaded by over a million Android users from the Google Play Store that infected smartphones with malware and bombarded devices with malicious pop-up ads. The ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...