A silent cyber threat is sweeping through Android devices. Security researchers have uncovered Kaleidoscope, a fraud operation using fake versions of popular apps to flood users with unwanted ads.

Android users face a new malware threat spreading via fake security apps, stealing banking data and messages through trusted ...

Google and Apple hosted dozens of AI "nudify" apps that allow users to create non-consensual lewd images and deepfakes. Read ...

As parents, we know how quickly kids pick up technology—faster than we can say “Who downloaded this?” Many apps look harmless or even educational, but behind the trending dances, funny filters, and ...

SpyLoan apps are everywhere and yet people keep falling for them. They promise easy loans with flexible repayment, but what they actually do is steal your personal data, including contacts, sensitive ...

Ongoing campaign sees 100's of malcious apps hit Google Play. Update, March 20, 2025: This story, originally published March 18, has been updated with a statement from Google regarding the Google Play ...

If you’re a parent or grandparent, you know that kids pick up the latest technology lightning fast. Of course, that means the children in your life can also be using apps and visiting sites that are ...

Google has issued a fresh warning to millions of Android users, urging them to avoid downloading certain apps that are currently circulating online. Google has issued a fresh warning to millions of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Update: Republished on May 11 with new coverage of Google’s deletion ...

Google to Block Sideloading of Apps From Unverified Developers Google compares the move to an ID check at the airport, and says it's aimed at tackling harmful apps. It launches next year, but you can ...