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Google cites progress in Android security, but patching issues linger

Network World

percent of Android devices had installed a " potentially harmful application ," such as spyware, a Trojan, or other malicious software. percent, for Android phones that downloaded apps exclusively from the Google Play store. By the end of last year, less than 0.71 That figure was even lower, at 0.05

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A New-ish Mobile Attack: Zero-Click Spyware

SecureWorld News

The app then connected to a malicious server and downloaded spyware to the phone, listening in on calls and viewing text messages for nearly a year and a half. Behind the attack is spyware manufacturer NSO Group, which sells technology to governments and law enforcement agencies, Bloomberg reported.

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Here’s how to check your phone for Pegasus spyware using Amnesty’s tool

The Verge

Amnesty International — part of the group that helped break the news of journalists and heads of state being targeted by NSO’s government-grade spyware, Pegasus — has released a tool to check if your phone has been affected. For beginners, I’d recommend downloading the stix2 file to your Mac’s Downloads folder.

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Google removes malicious browser add-ons from Chrome Web Store after 32 million downloads

Venture Beat

A newly discovered spyware effort attacked users through 32 million downloads of extensions to Google’s Chrome web browser. Read More.

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If you have any of these Android apps, uninstall them now

TechSpot

Web published its June 2022 mobile virus activity report describing around 30 popular Android apps containing trojans, adware, spyware, and other malware. Some had hundreds of thousands or even millions of Google Play Store downloads.

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Download YouTube Videos

Galido

Looking to download Youtube videos in high definition, full quality formats, at fast speeds without visiting third party websites immersed in ads and spyware? Easy Youtube Video Downloader is multi-platform and cross browser compatible (Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Safari, Explorer). Fast download with mp3 download capability.

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This new spyware named “SpyNote” can read SMS, access camera

Dataconomy

The ruse is convincing, warning users about an impending volcanic eruption and encouraging them to download an app to stay informed. If iOS users try downloading the app, they are directed to the legitimate IT alert website. These tools can help detect and remove spyware and other malicious software.

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