The bad news is Android users are additionally recommended to avoid sideloading APKs from outside the Google Play store – unless the publisher is a trusted source. So, if you like sideloading apps, ...

Android users are being warned about a new malware attack that can take control of your device and even steal money from your ...

As per the research firm, the technique is primarily deployed by threat actors based in Russia and neighboring regions. It ...

Maybe you visited a fraudulent website, opened a link you shouldn’t have, or became a victim of a hacked social media account. Now, you’ve finally decided it’s time to better protect yourself and your ...

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 ...

A new Android malware named Albiriox is being offered on cybercrime forums by Russian-speaking threat actors, according to ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

A new Android malware called DroidLock has emerged with capabilities to lock screens for ransom payments, erase data, access text messages, call logs, contacts, and audio data.

Pixnapping is an Android exploit that steals screen pixels through a side-channel attack. Avoiding risky apps and tightening ...

Virus Shield, a scam application for Android devices, managed to climb to the top of the Google Play chart for premium software before its true nature was discovered. The app sold more than 10,000 ...

According to statistics, it’s expected that people will download 143 billion apps in 2026 alone. That’s a lot of people and a lot of phones, so it’s no surprise that bad actors have pinpointed the ...

The popular open-source SmartTube YouTube client for Android TV was compromised after an attacker gained access to the ...