Google Play Store stories - Page 2
Bitdefender uncovers massive Google Play Store ad fraud
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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google
Bitdefender has exposed a vast ad fraud operation on the Google Play Store, involving over 330 malicious apps and more than 60 million global downloads.
Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Mandiant and the Android Security Team have partnered to enhance tools that detect concealed malware in Android applications, bolstering user safety.
VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
A new study by SplitMetrics reveals a remarkable 60% increase in new Android VR game users, with 13 million joining in 2024, marking record growth.
Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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iot security
Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.
Study finds 53% of paid Android VPNs leak user data
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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data protection
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google
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data sharing
A study by Top10VPN.com reveals over 50% of paid Android VPN apps leak user data, highlighting significant security flaws in popular services.
Edinburgh tops UK demand for encrypted messaging apps
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Edinburgh tops the UK in searches for encrypted messaging apps, with 16 inquiries per 1,000 residents, highlighting growing concern for digital privacy.
Trimble updates CoPilot for improved fleet navigation & safety
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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google
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integration
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safety
Trimble's updated CoPilot enhances fleet navigation with a refreshed user interface, improved trip planning, and advanced safety features, boosting driver efficiency.
Check Point reveals first mobile crypto drainer on Google Play
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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google
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cyber threat
Check Point Research has exposed the first mobile crypto drainer app on Google Play, which stole USD $70,000 worth of digital assets from at least 150 users.
Trading app downloads surge 47% year-on-year in 2024
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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google
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shares
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lightyear
Trading app downloads soar by 47% in 2024, with 7.3 million new users added, reports SplitMetrics. Trade Republic leads new user gains, Robinhood tops lifetime downloads.
Adjust launches Google Play Games integration for PC analytics
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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api
Adjust integrates with Google Play Games on PC to boost metrics efficiency for mobile gaming app developers, using Google's Play Install Referrer API to directly attribute installs to PC campaigns.
TangoPay partners with Currencycloud for enhanced FX services
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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api
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payment technologies
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google
UK fintech TangoPay partners with Currencycloud, boosting their remittance service for UK expats by offering real-time competitive FX rates and diverse payment options.
Temu achieves MASA certification for its mobile app security
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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encryption
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application security
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data privacy
Boston-based eCommerce firm, Temu, has achieved Mobile Application Security Assessment certification, validating its commitment to user data security, following stringent tests by independent agency DEKRA.
Philips MediaSuite hospitality TV sales surpass 500k units
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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clean technologies
PPDS has marked a significant milestone, with sales of its Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs - favourites among global hotel chains for in-room entertainment.
Delinea enhances Secret Server features for streamlined privilege access management
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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edutech
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pam
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google
Delinea boosts Secret Server's usability with new features, aiming to streamline privileged access management across businesses.
Keeper Security introduces dark mode for Android users
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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google
Keeper Security now offers a tailored user experience with a dark mode option for its Android platform.
Avast warns of AI-driven scams in Q3 Threat Report ahead of holiday season
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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malware
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edutech
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cybersecurity
Avast's Q3 Threat Report reveals a surge in cyber threats, including adware, spyware, finance scams and AI-driven dating scams, during the holiday season.
ESET researchers expose legitimate Android app as malware
Wed, 31st May 2023
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malware
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edutech
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cybersecurity
ESET researchers have discovered a malware Andriod app, IRecorder, which had been downloaded on 50,000 devices.
Zimperium reveals new Android threat 'the Schoolyard Bully'
Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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endpoint protection
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edr
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google
Zimperium has revealed details of a newly discovered Android threat campaign that has been stealing Facebook credentials from unsuspecting users since 2018.
Hands-on Review: Asus CM3 Chromebook
Mon, 14th Nov 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Does the Asus 10.5-inch CM3 Chromebook offer a viable alternative to a Windows notebook? TechDay's Darren Price finds out.
Bitdefender finds malicious campaign active on Google Play
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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edutech
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endpoint protection
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edr
New research from Bitdefender reveals a Google Play campaign bypassing security checks to deliver potentially malicious content and ads.