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Bitdefender uncovers massive Google Play Store ad fraud

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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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.
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Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Mandiant and the Android Security Team have partnered to enhance tools that detect concealed malware in Android applications, bolstering user safety.
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VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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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.
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Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.
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Study finds 53% of paid Android VPNs leak user data

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A study by Top10VPN.com reveals over 50% of paid Android VPN apps leak user data, highlighting significant security flaws in popular services.
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Edinburgh tops UK demand for encrypted messaging apps

Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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Edinburgh tops the UK in searches for encrypted messaging apps, with 16 inquiries per 1,000 residents, highlighting growing concern for digital privacy.
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Trimble updates CoPilot for improved fleet navigation & safety

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Trimble's updated CoPilot enhances fleet navigation with a refreshed user interface, improved trip planning, and advanced safety features, boosting driver efficiency.
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Check Point reveals first mobile crypto drainer on Google Play

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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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.
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Trading app downloads surge 47% year-on-year in 2024

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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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.
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Adjust launches Google Play Games integration for PC analytics

Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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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.
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TangoPay partners with Currencycloud for enhanced FX services

Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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UK fintech TangoPay partners with Currencycloud, boosting their remittance service for UK expats by offering real-time competitive FX rates and diverse payment options.
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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.
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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.
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Delinea enhances Secret Server features for streamlined privilege access management

Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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Delinea boosts Secret Server's usability with new features, aiming to streamline privileged access management across businesses.
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Keeper Security introduces dark mode for Android users

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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Keeper Security now offers a tailored user experience with a dark mode option for its Android platform.
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Avast warns of AI-driven scams in Q3 Threat Report ahead of holiday season

Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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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.
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ESET researchers expose legitimate Android app as malware

Wed, 31st May 2023
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ESET researchers have discovered a malware Andriod app, IRecorder, which had been downloaded on 50,000 devices.
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Zimperium reveals new Android threat 'the Schoolyard Bully'

Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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Zimperium has revealed details of a newly discovered Android threat campaign that has been stealing Facebook credentials from unsuspecting users since 2018.
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Hands-on Review: Asus CM3 Chromebook

Mon, 14th Nov 2022
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Does the Asus 10.5-inch CM3 Chromebook offer a viable alternative to a Windows notebook? TechDay's Darren Price finds out.
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Bitdefender finds malicious campaign active on Google Play

Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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New research from Bitdefender reveals a Google Play campaign bypassing security checks to deliver potentially malicious content and ads.