Google Play apps with 300,000 downloads stole user credentials
Researchers say they've found a batch of apps on the Google Play Store downloaded more than 300,000 times before they were shown to have trojans that siphoned passwords, 2FA (two-factor authentication) codes, took screenshots, and logged keystrokes.
The apps pose as PDF scanners, cryptocurrency ... Read more
Google lowers Google Play commission on commercial apps
Google is lowering the commission on subscriptions and goods sold through Google Play apps. Third-party developers may be able to make more money from their applications as a result.
There has been quite a bit of noise around the mobile app stores of both Google and Apple for some time. Many dev... Read more
Apple and Google remove Fortnite, developer files lawsuit
Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple and Google after the removal of Fortnite from their app stores. This is because Epic introduced a new feature to offer in-app purchases, which means Apple and Google are missing out on revenue.
Epic Games announced the new billing system on Thursday. Deve... Read more
Hackers stole data for years using backdoors in Google Play apps
Hackers used a backdoor in Google Play for years to steal sensitive data. Researchers from security firm Kaspersky Labs published these results.
Kaspersky's research team discovered at least eight Google Play apps with backdoors dating back to 2018. Based on archive research, the resea... Read more
Google Play Apps found that exploit vulnerability to steal data
According to researchers, a vulnerability in Anroid's kernel is used by three apps from the Google Play Store to access a user's phone. According to the researchers, the hacking group SideWinder is behind the apps.
The now removed Camero app would make use of the vulnerability CVE-2019-2215, whi... Read more
Android app with more than 100 million downloads spread malware
The CamScanner app for Android included a so-called Trojan Dropper, a module that installed malware on infected devices. The Trojan Dropper was implemented in the app in an advertising library.
Ars Technica reports that CamScanner was a perfectly normal app for most of its lifespan. Among other t... Read more
Google’s Rewarded Products focuses on earnings app developers
Google wants to make it easier for Android developers to make money with applications. It does this by launching a new service in Google Play called 'Rewarded Products'. This allows developers to offer bonuses as in-game content, in exchange for watching video ads.
With the new option, developers sh... Read more
22 many downloaded Android apps include a rogue backdoor
Sophos researchers have found 22 apps with over 2 million downloads from the Google Play Store that contain a backdoor. The back door allowed attackers to download files to the phone from their own server. That's what Ars Technica reports.
These include Sparkle Flashlight. This is a flashlight app w... Read more
Google Play app turned out to steal binance login details and banking apps
Google is of course doing its utmost to prevent malware from being given a chance in the Play Store. But there are some loopholes in the net, as it turns out again today. A new malware app has been found that steals sensitive data from unsuspecting users.
Security researcher Lukas Stefanko yesterday... Read more