Tag Archives: Android

Cybersecurity researchers from ESET found a handful of malicious Android apps that were spying on people and stealing sensitive information from their mobile devices.

In a press release shared with TechRadar Pro earlier this week, the researchers said that a new threat actor group, which they dubbed Virtual Invaders, was active from late 2021. 

IntroductionBeginning in December 2023, Zscaler’s ThreatLabz discovered a threat actor creating fraudulent Skype, Google Meet, and Zoom websites to spread malware. The threat actor spreads SpyNote RAT to Android users and NjRAT and DCRat to Windows users. This article describes and shows how the threat actor’s malicious URLs and files can be identified on these fraudulent online meeting websites.

Key Takeaways
A threat actor is distributing multiple malware families using fake Skype, Zoom, and Google Meet websites.
The threat actor is distributing Remote Access Trojans (RATs) including SpyNote RAT for Android platforms, and NjRAT and DCRat for Windows systems.

Campaign OverviewThe attacker utilized shared web hosting, hosting all these fake online meeting sites on a single IP…

Much like last year’s update, Android 14 builds upon the foundation laid by Android 12 with enhanced Material You customizations, screen compatibility for Pixel Fold devices, and additional security options. There are many smaller changes, too, all of which improve compatible Google-powered smartphones in multiple ways. However, Android 14 isn’t a particularly groundbreaking mobile OS, with the most notable addition being the Magic Editor photo tool that’s exclusive to Pixel 8 phones. Overall, Android 14 is a rich mobile operating system, but the update isn’t quite as…

Education Ecosystem Announces Android App and Dedicated Git Pages for Streamlined Learning and Collaborative Code Sharing

LONDON, ENGLAND / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2023 / Education Ecosystem, a leading platform for project-based learning, is thrilled to announce the imminent launch of its Android app. Building on the success of the Education Ecosystem 3.0 web app launched in February, this Android app aims to further enhance learning by providing convenient access to a diverse array of project tutorials at your fingertips.

Introducing the Education Ecosystem Android App

The Education Ecosystem mobile app represents its commitment to accessible and interactive education. With this app, learners worldwide will have the ability to…

One of the key importance of using a VPN service on your Android phone isn’t just to mask your location and reroute yourself to another region entirely but also, to protect yourself from intruders and prying eyes.

Smartphones have come a long way and have become one…if not the most important computing device that we’re all addicted to in our modern society. With Android-powered devices becoming more and more relevant every day and getting in the hands of billions across the globe, it’s very essential to keep your data well sorted out.

If you’re someone that uses public Wi-Fi everywhere you go, you stand the chance of getting hacked or your data getting stolen from your Android smartphone and that may not be a good thing considering the fact that many of us do have intimate…