Do not fall victim to this new attack. Here’s something new to worry about over the holidays. Android ransomware attacks have now started — yes, you read that right. Your phone is instantly locked ...

In Android, apps aren’t supposed to be able to interfere with the normal behavior of other apps or the device itself. But ransomware is notorious for taking over other apps and encrypting data, and it ...

Newly discovered malware DroidLock can wreak havoc on your Android phone, taking over your lock screen — even changing your login info — to prevent victims from being able to get into their devices.

UPDATE: Google says Google Play Protect automatically blocks the Rafel RAT malware that threat actors are allegedly using for ransomware attacks on outdated Android phones. The company’s protective ...

File-encrypting ransomware applications that target Android devices are becoming increasingly sophisticated. One new such program is using clickjacking techniques to trick users into granting it ...

It’s a story almost as old as time: malware is wreaking havoc on Android devices again. Usually, Android malware aims to steal sensitive data and passwords in order to gain access to online accounts.

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

A new version of the Hook Android banking Trojan has surfaced, showcasing one of the most extensive feature sets ever recorded for mobile malware. Researchers at Zimperium’s zLabs identified the ...

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is launching a ransomware warning program this year to alert businesses about vulnerabilities in their systems. Ransomware attacks are a ...