Bleeping Computer

Adware on Google Play and Apple Store installed 13 million times

Security researchers have discovered 75 applications on Google Play and another ten on Apple’s App Store engaged in ad fraud. Collectively, they add to 13 million installations. Apart from flooding ...
Android Police

Google deletes 224 malicious apps in SlopAds fraud campaign sting

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Bad apps can hide in plain sight, and Google just pulled the plug on one of the biggest ad fraud operations we’ve seen in a while.
Bleeping Computer

Malware on Google Play, Apple App Store stole your photos—and crypto

A new mobile crypto-stealing malware called SparkKitty was found in apps on Google Play and the Apple App Store, targeting Android and iOS devices. The malware is a possible evolution of SparkCat, ...
Computer Weekly

Google to appeal Play Store ruling

Google is appealing a judgement given on 7 October by US District Judge James Donato in California, which would diminish the company’s control over the distribution of Android apps. The federal judge ...
Lifehacker

These 224 Malicious Apps Managed to Bypass the Play Store's Anti-Malware Checks

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. Google ...