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'BadPack' APK Files Make Android Malware Hard to Detect

"BadPack," a set of maliciously packaged APK files that make it difficult for researchers to analyze and detect malware within Android applications, has come to light. It's a key reason why they ...
TechCrunch

Google takes aim at Android malware with an AI-powered live threat detection service

Google is preparing to launch a new system to help address the problem of malware on Android. Its new live threat detection service leverages Google Play Protect’s on-device AI to analyze apps for ...
Bleeping Computer

Android malware Konfety uses malformed APKs to evade detection

A new variant of the Konfety Android malware emerged with a malformed ZIP structure along with other obfuscation methods that allow it to evade analysis and detection. Konfety poses as a legitimate ...
Forbes

Android Under Attack—Users Warned As FireScam Threat Evades Detection

Update, Jan. 11, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 5, now includes a statement from Google regarding the Android FireScam threat. A new information-stealing Android malware threat has been ...
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How to Detect Android Malware in Seconds

Android malware is no longer just about annoying pop-ups or shady adware. Today’s threats can steal banking credentials, spy on personal messages, and take full control of a device, often without the ...