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Google follows Apple, looks to stop Android apps tracking users
By Mayank Sharma published
Proposed changes will prevent marketers from misusing the Advertising ID of Android devices.

Google Play will follow Apple app store 'privacy labels'
By Balakumar K, Mike Moore published
Google Play Store set to implement privacy label system that looks suspiciously familiar...

Covid-19 NHS app update blocked by Apple and Google
By Mike Moore published
NHS app update blocked over data privacy concerns.

This fake Netflix app hijacks your WhatsApp messages
By Mayank Sharma published
How malware-infused app got through Play Store’s protections is a cause for concern, researchers say.

These fake fleeceware apps have been downloaded over a billion times
By Anthony Spadafora published
Avast has discovered over 200 new fleeceware apps that have already accrued more than $400m in revenue.

Google has removed a bunch of malicious VPNs from the Play Store
By Anthony Spadafora published
Checkpoint Research has discovered a new malware dropper capable of avoiding detection on the Google Play Store.

These apps are sharing a lot of your data online
By Anthony Spadafora published
New research from pCloud has revealed that many popular apps are collecting and sharing users' personal data online.

This popular Android app may have served up malware to millions
By Anthony Spadafora published
Malwarebytes finds popular Android barcode scanner app started serving unwanted ads after update.
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