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Could Your Phone Have Malware? Here's What to Look For and How to Remove it

Your smartphone is like a mini computer that fits in your pocket, so—just like your laptop—it's also vulnerable to malware. On your mobile device, this can often take the form of spyware, adware, or ...

Make Sure Your Android Phone Has This Security Feature Enabled (And Here's Why)

Enable Advanced Protection for Android to get strict defaults, automatic scans, and anti-theft features tied to your Google ...
Digital Trends

Watch out! This Android malware melds to your OS, and is near impossible to delete

Security company Lookout is warning Android device owners about a new type of malware app, which not only secretly roots your phone, but also installs itself as a system application — making it ...
Digital Trends

This is how Google ensures the Play Store remains free from potential malware

Due to Android’s open nature, it’s easier for hackers to create malware on the platform. Thankfully, however, Google’s engineers work around the clock to ensure that Android remains as malware-free as ...
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RatOn Android Malware Automatically Steals Money and Uses Ransomware – How to Protect Yourself

RatOn malware is more than just another Android Trojan. It steals funds, phishes accounts, and locks screens. Here's how to ...
Digital Journal

Malware found preinstalled on almost 40 Android phones

36 Android phones distributed by a “large telecommunications company” and a multinational tech firm contained the “severe infection,” according to cybersecurity company Check Point Security. They all ...