Google warns 40% of Android phones are at risk from new malware — what you must do nowGoogle has warned that many Android phones are unsafe due to new malware and spyware threats. Phones running old Android versions no longer...
04 Feb, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
iPhone vs. Android: Experts reveal which offers top-notch security and why you should careMany people ask if iPhone or Android is safer for personal data. Experts explain why phone security matters today. Android is more open and...
10 Sep, 2025, 11.07 PM IST
This dangerous Android malware remotely takes over your phone, empties your bank accountToxicpanda banking trojan: Cybersecurity researchers recently discovered a new Android malware that aims to steal money from bank accounts....
09 Nov, 2024, 02.38 PM IST
Beware Android users! THIS new malware can steal your phone data and misuse bank details. Know how to stay safeA cybersecurity firm has recently discovered a new form of malware that is being used by cybercriminals to scam people through fake Google ...
04 Jun, 2024, 10.36 PM IST
This Trojan banking malware bypasses fingerprint, unlocks and steals your PIN. How to protect your device?The trojan malware Chameleon can mimic legitimate apps and trick users into granting it permissions. Once it has access to any device, it c...
01 Jan, 2024, 06.30 PM IST
What is SOVA virus: Banks warn customers of virus targeting banking appsAccording to an SBI tweet, SOVA is an Android banking trojan malware that targets banking apps to steal personal information. This malware ...
20 Oct, 2022, 03.27 PM IST
4 in 10 smartphones are vulnerable to cyber attacks. Here's how to protect your deviceLike personal computers, phones can be compromised by malware.
04 May, 2022, 06.34 PM IST
How to know if your phone is hacked? And what can you do?Last year, cyber security company Kaspersky detected nearly 3.5 million malicious attacks on mobile phone users.
30 Apr, 2022, 12.54 PM IST
Quick Heal detects over 6.3 lakh threats on Android devices in Q2 2018: ReportTop ten Android malware of Q2 2018 include Android. Smsreg.DA, Android.Airpush.J, and Android.Guerrilla.M, which were propagated through th...
26 Sep, 2018, 12.22 PM IST
Banks warn of new mobile malwareThe warning follows an advisory by Quick Heal Security Labs that it has detected an Android Banking Trojan that targets over 232 banking ap...
10 Jan, 2018, 11.15 AM IST
1.35 mn Android devices in India infected by HummingBad: ReportCheck Point estimates that even though 10 million smartphones have been affected by the malware, over 85 million users have downloaded the ...
06 Jul, 2016, 08.37 PM IST
Android users at risk from a malware that targets for financial gains: KasperskyKaspersky Lab, a Moscow headquartered an international software security group, said that its anti-malware research team discovered Ascub.
25 Jan, 2016, 04.17 PM IST
Virus, malware hiding in online ads can destroy business IT networks: reportCyber criminals posted advertisement on websites which got mixed with legitimate ads owing to lack of proper vetting when submitted by ad n...
17 Jun, 2015, 07.08 PM IST
Mobile phone viruses to increase in 2013Mobile security firm Trend Micro said in a release that threats to smartphones, particularly those running on Android, are now similar to t...
29 Jan, 2013, 06.13 PM IST
Non-Windows attacks will increase in 2013: McAfeeAndroid devices are now the highest selling mobile devices in the Asia Pacific market and hackers will take advantage of that by developing...
24 Dec, 2012, 02.00 PM IST
- Smartphones seeing malware explosion: Security software cos
Smartphones are becoming more vulnerable to attacks by cybercriminals looking for prey beyond the PC and targetting mobiles, especially tho...
17 Jun, 2012, 04.05 PM IST
- Google Android malware up 3325 %: Juniper
If you thought smartphones are safe for browsing, communication, e-commerce and banking, you may want to think again.
16 Feb, 2012, 05.55 PM IST