Google is often accused of not taking Android security seriously enough. That may be about to change. The latest edition of the Google Play app for Android hints at future built-in malware-scanning ...

Generally, you don’t need an antivirus app on your Android phone if you play it safe, only download apps from the Play Store, and keep your security settings enabled. However, some like to take a walk ...

There is still plenty of discussion out there regarding Android antivirus apps. Some people are still claiming that third-party antivirus apps are not necessary on Android, due to Google’s very own ...

Sideloaded app installs can be delayed by a fullscreen virus-scanner interface. Post content hidden for low score. Show… Post content hidden for low score. Show… The headline got me to raise an ...

There's a common misconception about smartphones, and it's a dangerous one: many people believe they don't need to worry about viruses, spyware, and malware when they're using a phone. If only that ...

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A study done by independent security software test group AV-Comparatives showed how few mobile malware scanners actually worked. This group was founded around the turn of the millennium as a student ...

It is not new for an app available on the Google Play Store to be caught infecting millions of Android smartphones across the globe. Well, the latest one to join the list of malware apps is a popular ...

Android has a bit of a malware problem. The open ecosystem's flexibility also makes it relatively easy for tainted apps to circulate on third-party app stores or malicious websites. Worse still, ...

Downloading files from the Internet is an everyday activity for all of us. Whether for work or for entertainment, we often download files. However, a simple virus file downloaded from the internet can ...

According to statistics, it’s expected that people will download 143 billion apps in 2026 alone. That’s a lot of people and a lot of phones, so it’s no surprise that bad actors have pinpointed the ...