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Google Play Early Access Abused to Push Thousands of Deceptive Android Apps

Sep 10, 2026 // 17:39

Bad actors are misusing Google Play’s Early Access program to push deceptive apps that claim to offer money, rewards, casino winnings, and premium content. Early […]

ToxicPanda Android malware uses VPN permissions to block Google Play

Aug 23, 2026 // 19:37

The ToxicPanda Android malware has evolved with new malicious functionality, expanding its targeting to 349 applications and adding support for 167 remote commands. The malware […]

Breach at the Beach: Play the Ultimate Entra ID CTF

Jul 13, 2026 // 17:16

Discover how Varonis Threat Labs created Breach at the Beach, a unique Entra ID training experience. Enhance your cybersecurity skills through hands-on learning with this […]

Fake Call History Apps Stole Payments From Users After 7.3 Million Play Store Downloads

May 8, 2026 // 18:18

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered fraudulent apps on the official Google Play Store for Android that falsely claimed to offer access to call histories for any […]

‘NoVoice’ malware hits 2.3M Androids via Google Play, posing a significant threat.

Apr 1, 2026 // 23:37

A new Android threat called NoVoice was discovered on the Google Play store. It was hidden in over 50 apps, resulting in at least 2.3 […]

Google Slashes Play Store Fees and Opens Up Android After Epic Games Settlement

Mar 5, 2026 // 15:01

Google reached a global settlement with Epic Games on March 4, 2026, marking the end of their long-running antitrust battle. To resolve the dispute, Google is overhauling […]

Google Purges 80,000 Malicious Developer Accounts in Massive Play Store Cleanup

Feb 21, 2026 // 12:36

In a massive security sweep, Google purged approximately 80,000 developer accounts from the Play Store during the fourth quarter of 2025 to combat rising malware […]