A new Android malware called Perseus is checking user-curated notes to steal sensitive information, like passwords, recovery ...

If you use an Android phone, this deserves your attention. Cybersecurity researchers warn that hackers are using Hugging Face, a popular platform for sharing artificial intelligence (AI) tools, to ...

Android users have been dealing with a steady rise in financial malware for years. Threats like Hydra, Anatsa and Octo have shown how attackers can take over a phone, read everything on the screen and ...

How to enable Advanced Protection on Android 16 - and why you shouldn't skip it ...

Android 17 blocks non-accessibility apps from the Accessibility API in Advanced Protection Mode, reducing malware abuse and the attack surface.

The 3.9 billion Android smartphones make up close to 70% of the total smartphones in the world. Such a massive user base makes Android devices a prime target for malware attacks. A malware-infected ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Android malware threats escalated 30% in 2025, exploiting sideloaded APKs, SMS phishing, and unsecured networks. While Google Play Protect blocks the basics, independent antivirus apps catch ...

A newly discovered piece of malware used to steal data and cryptocurrency is targeting Android users while masquerading as a fake Starlink app.

Security researchers at Zimperium zLabs, a mobile security software provider, have uncovered a sophisticated evolution of the "GodFather" banking malware, which employs an advanced on-device ...

Generally, you don’t need an antivirus app on your Android phone if you play it safe, only download apps from the Play Store, and keep your security settings enabled. However, some like to take a walk ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. A newly discovered Android malware called Crocodilus is ...