Google says its AI systems helped deter Play Store malware in 2025

Google said it prevented 1.75 million bad apps from going live on Google Play during 2025, a figure that's down from previous ...

Android security gets aggressive as Google bans thousands of developers and millions of sketchy apps

Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.

Dangerous new Keenadu malware found pre-installed on cheap Android phones and tablets — how to stay safe

A new Android malware was found to be pre-installed on some budget Android phones and tablets by security researchers.

Multiple brands of Android tablets shipped with built-in malware (Updated: Google statement)

Kaspersky researchers say Android tablets from some brands left the factory with hidden firmware backdoor malware already ...

New Keenadu backdoor found in Android firmware, Google Play apps

A newly discovered and sophisticated Android malware called Keenadu has been found embedded in firmware from multiple device ...

This Android malware was already on your device before you even bought it

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Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app

Fake antivirus app TrustBastion uses Hugging Face to deliver Android malware that captures screenshots, steals PINs and shows fake login screens, according to Bitdefender.
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PromptSpy Android Malware Abuses Gemini AI to Automate Recent-Apps Persistence

PromptSpy Android malware abuses Google Gemini to analyze screens, automate persistence, block removal, and enable VNC-based ...
SecurityWeek

New Keenadu Android Malware Found on Thousands of Devices

Researchers have analyzed a recently discovered Android malware named Keenadu that enables its operators to remotely control ...

New Android Malware Posing As IPTV Streaming Apps Can Drain Your Bank Account

Cybersecurity professionals at Threat Fabric have uncovered a campaign utilizing a new piece of malicious software to target ...

Google confirms over 1 billion Android phones are vulnerable to Malware and Spyware Attacks: How to protect your device

Google Android Phone Security: Samsung and Google Pixel have announced that they will provide security updates for more than ...
Computer Weekly

PromptSpy Android malware may exploit Gemini AI

A newly-uncovered malware targeting the Android operating system seems to exploit Google’s Gemini GenAI tool to help it maintain persistence.