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SpinOk Android malware found in more apps with 30 million installs

The SpinOk malware was found in a new batch of Android apps on Google Play, reportedly installed an additional 30 million times. […]

02 Jun

Malicious Chrome extensions with 75M installs removed from Web Store

Google has removed from the Chrome Web Store 32 malicious extensions that could alter search results and push spam or unwanted ads. Collectively, they come with a download count of 75 million. […]

01 Jun

Google triples rewards for Chrome sandbox escape chain exploits

Google announced today that bug bounty hunters who report sandbox escape chain exploits targeting its Chrome web browser are now eligible for triple the standard reward until December 1st, 2023. […]

22 May

Google launches bug bounty program for its Android applications

Google has launched the Mobile Vulnerability Rewards Program (Mobile VRP), a new bug bounty program that will pay security researchers for flaws found in the company’s Android applications. […]

21 May

Google will delete accounts inactive for more than 2 years

Google has updated its policy for personal accounts across its services to allow a maximum period of inactivity of two years. […]

18 May

Cybercrime gang pre-infects millions of Android devices with malware

A cybercriminal tracked as the “Lemon Group” has been infecting millions of Android-based smartphones, watches, TVs, and TV boxes, with a malware strain named ‘Guerilla.’ […]

02 May

Google will remove secure website indicators in Chrome 117

Google announced today that the lock icon, long thought to be a sign of website security and trustworthiness, will soon be changed with a new icon that doesn’t imply that a site is secure or should be trusted. […]

02 May

Apple and Google team up to fight Bluetooth tracker stalking

Apple and Google have joined forces to push for the adoption of new industry standards designed to put a stop to stalking via Bluetooth-enabled location-tracking devices. […]

27 Apr

Android Minecraft clones with 35M downloads infect users with adware

A set of 38 Minecraft copycat games on Google Play infected devices with the Android adware ‘HiddenAds’ to stealthily load ads in the background to generate revenue for its operators. […]