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Security researchers discover more than 60 fake apps masquerading as Among Us!

Cybercriminals are exploiting the popularity of the multiplayer game to distribute malware. More than 75%…

Joker Malware strikes again

September 7, 2020
Morten Pedersen
Android Malware, Android Security, App Security, Application Security, Malware, Mobile App Security

Six more apps containing Joker malware have been removed from the Google Play Store. What…

Cerberus Malware

The Cerberus trojan just got a notable upgrade. What measures can be taken by app developers?

February 27, 2020
Promon
Android Security, Application Shielding, In-App Protection, Malware, Mobile App Security

New research from the security company ThreatFabric reveals some concerning developments in the shady world…

Ginp Malware

Ginp malware shows app overlay attacks are still effective

November 25, 2019
Promon
Android Security, Application Security, Application Shielding, In-App Protection, Malware, Mobile App Security

Researchers at Dutch cybersecurity company ThreatFabric are tracking an Android trojan that’s been rapidly improving…

Xhelper Malware

Xhelper: «Unremovable» Malicious Android Dropper App Infects 45K Devices

October 30, 2019
Promon
Android Security, App Security, Application Security, Application Shielding, In-App Protection, Malware, Mobile App Security

A new malicious Android dropper app has infected 45,000 devices in the past six months.…

Why Mobile eID Initiatives Should Consider In-App Protection

September 30, 2019
Promon
Application Security, Application Shielding, In-App Protection, Malware, RASP (Runtime Application Self-Protection)

Mobile identity (eID) is now at the heart of the mobile economy. We use mobile…

Cerberus: A New Android «Banking Malware for Rent» Emerges

August 14, 2019
Promon
Android Security, App Security, Application Shielding, Malware, RASP (Runtime Application Self-Protection)

A new Android banking trojan is being rented out on underground forums by a group…

TrickBot Can Disable Windows Defender

According to Bleeping Computer, a new version of the TrickBot banking trojan continues its evolution…

Your iPhoneX Can Be Remotely Jailbroken

January 23, 2019
Promon
App Security, Application Security, Application Shielding, Jailbreak Detection, Malware, Mobile App Security

Recently discovered vulnerabilities in the Apple Safari web browser and iOS 12 could allow remote…

Fake Apps Top 2019 Cybersecurity Threats

January 11, 2019
Promon
Android Security, App Security, Application Security, Application Shielding, Malware, Mobile App Security, RASP (Runtime Application Self-Protection)

According to Avast's recently published Threat Landscape Report, fake apps will be among the biggest security…