Tag: #AndroidMalware

Government Issues Critical Warning for Android 13 and Older Devices: Risks, Affected Devices, and How to Protect Your Phone

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Government Issues Critical Warning for Android 13 and Older Devices: Risks, Affected Devices, and How to Protect Your Phone

In a world that has become increasingly digitized, our smartphones are the gateways to our personal and professional lives. But what happens when these gateways become vulnerable to security threats? The Indian government’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has recently issued a critical warning for older Android devices, specifically those running Android versions 13 and older. This warning comes in response to multiple vulnerabilities in the Android operating system that pose significant risks to users. In this article, we’ll dive into the…

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Beware: Android Users Vulnerable to Fake Telegram and Signal Apps on Google Play Store

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Beware: Android Users Vulnerable to Fake Telegram and Signal Apps on Google Play Store

In a concerning revelation, cybersecurity researchers from Kaspersky have identified a significant threat to Android users – fake Telegram and Signal apps lurking on the Google Play Store. These counterfeit applications are cunningly crafted to pilfer sensitive information from users’ devices, encompassing contact details, phone numbers, chat histories, and even login credentials. The fake Telegram apps don a disguise, masquerading as Uyghur, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese versions of the legitimate app. Shockingly, these fraudulent apps managed to amass over 200,000 downloads from the Google Play Store before Google took…

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