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Beware these fake Android apps 2 dangerous spywares are spreading fast

One especially devious trick involves changing the app’s icon after installation. For instance, ProSpy disguises itself as Google Play Services, making it nearly impossible for users to spot or ...
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Born with a Silver Spoon: On the (In)Security of Native Granted App Privileges in Custom Android ROMs

Abstract: The customization and fragmentation of the Android ecosystem have fostered its prosperity and highlighted the growing importance of conducting security audits on these customized systems.

I use this hidden Android security feature to turn off sensors with one tap - here's why

Go back to Settings > System and scroll down until you find the "Developer options" entry. Tap that entry. Scroll down until you find the "Quick settings developer tiles" entry and tap it. On the ...

Pixnapping attack lets malicious apps steal sensitive data from Android devices

Pixnapping is a newly disclosed class of side-channel attacks that targets Android smartphones. The attack, conceived by researchers, would allow a malicious app to leak secret ...