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SpyLend Android malware downloaded 100,000 times from Google Play
An Android malware app called SpyLend has been downloaded over 100,000 times from Google Play, where it masqueraded as a financial tool but became a predatory loan app for those in India. The app falls under a group of malicious Android applications called “SpyLoan,” which pretend to be legitimate financial tools or loan services but instead steal data from devices…
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TikTok now offers its Android app for download outside of Google Play
TikTok is now offering US downloads of the Android version of the app on its own website, the company announced last night. With the change, Android users in the United States now have an easy way to download or update the app for the first time since Google removed it from Google Play last month in response to a US…
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Google Play, Apple App Store apps caught stealing crypto wallets
Android and iOS apps on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store contain a malicious software development kit (SDK) designed to steal cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases using optical character recognition (OCR) stealers. The campaign is called “SparkCat” after the name (“Spark”) of one of the malicious SDK components in the infected apps, with developers likely not knowingly participating in the operation.…
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Google blocked 2.36 million risky Android apps from Play Store in 2024
Google blocked 2.3 million Android app submissions to the Play Store in 2024 due to violations of its policies that made them potentially risky for users. In addition, 158,000 developer accounts were banned for attempting to publish harmful apps like malware and spyware on Android’s official app store. In comparison, Google blocked 2,280,000 risky apps in 2023 and 1,500,000 apps in…
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Doom: The Dark Ages is a heavy metal album cover come to life — and I can’t wait to play it
Doom: The Dark Ages is one of my most anticipated games of 2025. That’s no surprise given how much I loved Doom 2016 and Doom Eternal — the latter is the game I always play when testing the best gaming laptops and best gaming PCs. But id Software’s upcoming game isn’t just a copy of its predecessors. It’s something more…
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Google Has a Hidden ‘Squid Game’ You Can Play Right Now
Squid Game is coming back for a second season—whether it needs one or not. And as with many of its high-profile series, Netflix is readily promoting the next installment ahead of its Dec. 26 release date. It seems the streamer tapped Google for one of those promotions, to run a “hidden” Squid Game on the search engine. And it’s actually…
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Krispy Kreme breach, data theft claimed by Play ransomware gang
The Play ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that impacted the business operations of the U.S. doughnut chain Krispy Kreme in November. Krispy Kreme disclosed the incident and subsequent disruptions to its online ordering system in an SEC filing submitted on December 11. The company detected unauthorized activity on some of its information technology systems on November 29.…
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Leading VPN CCO says digital privacy is “a game of chess we need to play”
The threat of cybercrime is ever increasing. Smart devices are becoming more and more popular, hackers are using more sophisticated techniques, and both consumers and businesses need to stay vigilant when it comes to protecting themselves. With this changing environment, what the future of cybersecurity will look like is an interesting and highly debated topic. How can we continue to…
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You Can Play Games on Your Galaxy Watch—Here Are 9 to Try
Playing games on a smartwatch might seem impractical with its tiny display. But after trying it, I find it’s an excellent way to kill some time while waiting at the dentist’s office. Yes, you can play the classic Snake game on your Samsung Galaxy Watch. Unfortunately, the developers have decided to make it a paid title. Also, graphically, it’s very…
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You Should Play More Simulation Games (Especially the Boring Ones)
Key Takeaways Simulation games imitate real-life concepts and have a basis in realism, which can be appealing to non-gamers. Simulators offer immersive yet low-stress gameplay that allows players to relax and unwind, often in a sandbox environment that they control. With so many different simulators, there’s a game for just about every interest. We live in a time when action-packed,…
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