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
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
Android malware 'BlackRock' prowling in cyber space, may steal banking data: AdvisoryThe "noteworthy feature" of this malware is that its target list contains 337 applications including banking and financial applications, an...
30 Jul, 2020, 04.09 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
One million Google accounts breached by Gooligan, new Android malware variantThe new malware campaign named 'Gooligan' roots Android devices and steals email addresses and authentication tokens stored on them.
30 Nov, 2016, 10.42 PM IST
Beware of this un-installable Android virusThis malware is seemingly impacting 14,846 types of phones consisting of 3,658 brands. Over 1,44,199 devices are impacted in India alone.
25 Sep, 2015, 02.13 PM IST
Tim Cook's case against Android security may have just gotten a boostLast year, Apple CEO Tim Cook mocked Google at the company's WWDC developers conference, claiming it is the target of 99% of mobile malware.
09 Jul, 2015, 01.23 PM IST
Malware, infections for personal computers on the rise in India: ReportAccording to the report " The state of Internet in India", Mumbai, Chandigarh, Delhi, Chennai and Gurgaon emerged as the top infected citie...
24 Feb, 2015, 02.30 PM IST
Over 4 lakh Android malware detected in January-March: Quick Heal"Massive rise in Android phone, tablet users and unregulated nature of Android application mkt, has led to exponential growth in numbers of...
02 Jun, 2014, 06.21 PM IST
Andriod-based malicious softwares grow by 35 percent in April-JuneMalicious softwares developed to target Android-based handsets and tablets grew by 35 per cent in April-June this year.
22 Aug, 2013, 08.59 PM IST
Security agencies alert smartphone users of fraud Android appComputer, Internet security agencies in the country have detected a notorious 'Android' application which illegally enters smartphones and ...
12 Feb, 2013, 06.38 PM IST
Malware target on Android OS set to increase in 2013Viruses and worms spreading through flash drives along with rise in malware targeting Android OS are the main trends in India in 2013, pred...
25 Dec, 2012, 05.22 PM IST
- Malware spread fastest in last 4 years; 1.5 million more in April-June: McAfee
"Attacks that we've traditionally seen PCs are now making their way to other devices," McAfee Labs senior vice president Vincent Weafer sai...
05 Sep, 2012, 03.51 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