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  1. NEWS APP-ALLING! Millions of Android users told to delete four apps now – or risk your bank being emptied

    WATCH out if you've recently downloaded a Bluetooth tool, as it may be one of four apps. The gruesome foursome were allegedly found stashing a piece of malware known as HiddenAds. 😲 https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/20345976/android-bluetooth-app-malware-google-play-store/ Sent from my A063...
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  2. Battery-draining Android apps with 20 million downloads pulled from the Google Play Store

    Sixteen Android apps downloaded by a combined total of over 20 million users have been removed from the Google Play store after it was discovered they contained malware which uses up data and drains batteries. https://www.zdnet.com/ Sent from my A063 using Windows Forums mobile app
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  3. NEWS The 'Joker' Virus: Everything You Need To Know – Updated December 2021

    The ‘Joker’ virus has been around since 2017, it has been a recurring thread to Android OS to this day. You’ve probably heard of this virus on more than one occasion. Considering that it surfaced two times in the last couple of months, we’ve decided to give you more detailed information about...
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  4. VIDEO Over 300,000 Android users have downloaded these banking trojan malware apps, say security researche

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  5. NEWS Google Play Store Apps That Stole Bank Credentials Were Downloaded 300,000 Times: Report

    Malicious Android apps that stole sensitive financial data were downloaded over 300,000 times from the Google Play store, according to a report published by researchers at ThreatFabric. They discovered that users had their banking details stolen by seemingly benign-looking apps. Link Removed
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  6. VIDEO Creepy new spyware infecting Android phones | Tech It Out

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