by dbadmin | Oct 23, 2025 | Browsers, Malware, News, Privacy
Oplus_3145728 Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR A “privacy browser” called Universe Browser reportedly installs hidden software and routes data through servers in China. An Infoblox report states that it behaves like malware, with keylogging features...
by dbadmin | Jul 18, 2025 | Android, Google, Malware, News
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google is suing the creators of BadBox 2.0, a botnet that infected 10 million off-brand Android devices. The malware often came pre-installed on cheap streaming boxes, tablets, and projectors, mostly made in China. Infected...
by dbadmin | Aug 15, 2024 | Google, Malware, News, Verizon
Showcase is a potentially vulnerable app present in Pixel firmware, designed for Verizon in-store demos. The app is not enabled by default, severely limiting the potential for it to be exploited. Out of an abundance of caution, Google will still update Pixel phones to...
by dbadmin | Aug 2, 2024 | Android Security, Malware, News
BingoMod is a remote access trojan that uses your phone to set up money transfers. The app is spread via text message, and pretends to be security software. Once its done stealing from you, its operators remotely wipe your phone. Getting malware on your smartphone is...
by dbadmin | Jun 24, 2024 | Android apps, Malware, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Cybercriminals are using malware called Rafel RAT to attack outdated Android devices. Rafel RAT is distributed through malicious APK files disguised as legitimate apps. To stay protected, download apps only from the Google...
by dbadmin | Jun 17, 2022 | Apple iPad, Apple iPhone, How To, iphone, Malware
The chances of malware making its way onto your iPhone or iPad are not so high, as long as you exercise some common sense. Installing apps from the App Store, for example, will minimize your risk as Apple has very strict safeguards in place. Nevertheless, an iPhone...
