Google Play Protect Real-Time Scanning Effective Against Several Malicious Apps: Report

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Google Play Protect was recently updated with a powerful real-time scanner aimed at protecting users from apps installed outside the Play Store, and the company’s efforts to prevent malicious users from gaining access to user information appears to have paid off. The proactive protection for users on Android smartphones is capable of warning users, preventing … Read more

SpyLoan Malware Apps Used to Blackmail, Extort Users Using Personal Data Detected on Play Store

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Android smartphones are at risk of malicious loan apps that were downloaded several million times from the Google Play store, according to details shared by security researchers. As many as 18 apps identified as ‘SpyLoan’ malware were spotted on the store over the course of this year. These predatory lending apps are designed to collect … Read more