Hackers are already targeting Apple's M1 Macs with malwareA security researcher found adware that was specifically designed for the new processor.By K. Holt, 02.17.2021
Google is cracking down on apps with 'disruptive' adsIt removed nearly 600 apps that had been installed more than 4.5 billion times.By M. DeAngelis, 02.20.2020
Sneaky tactics lead to millions of malware-laden Android app downloadsThe apps used a new workaround to skirt Google’s security testing.By M. DeAngelis, 09.26.2019
Google pulls 85 Android apps with particularly obnoxious adwareThe Google Play apps displayed full-screen, non-skippable ads.By M. DeAngelis, 08.16.2019
Facebook sues two app developers for click fraudThe pair created malware that faked user clicks.By A. Khalid, 08.06.2019
'SimBad' Android adware was downloaded nearly 150 million timesGoogle pulled 210 apps carrying 'SimBad,' many of them games.By J. Fingas, 03.13.2019
That 'Fortnite' cheating app is probably hiding malwareIf it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.By J. Fingas, 07.02.2018
Report finds Android malware pre-installed on hundreds of phonesLow cost devices not certified by Google are mostly affected. By S. Dent, 05.24.2018
Android malware found inside seemingly innocent QR code appsUsers downloaded it 500,000 times before it was caught.By J. Fingas, 03.26.2018
Verizon flirted with more bloatware for its devicesBecause Go90 wasn't enough. By T. Seppala, 08.16.2016