The new RatOn Android malware does everything from automatically transferring money to phishing credentials, and even uses ransomware for extortion. Learn how to protect yourself.
It can be frustrating to see a “download pending error” message while installing an app from Play Store. This shows how to fix it and get the app installed.
One strain of malware was found on 22 apps with over 2 million downloads before it was taken off of the market. This has caused some concern over how Google vets their apps.
What if malware apps can skirt around the Play Store’s virus detection system? This is the case of the malware called “Andr/HiddnAd-AJ,” which managed to sneak its way onto the app store and infect 500,000 devices before it was caught.
Malware developers are now able to fool the system and sneak malicious code into the Android Play Store that can dodge security checks. Find out how you can identify a fake Android app that’s trying to impersonate a real one.
Most smartphone users run the risk of racking up huge fees if they use up too much mobile data. Here are some ways for you to reduce mobile data usage on Android.