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Learn about Android device identifiers and how apps abuse them to make more money on ads.

Overpriced apps entice Google Play and App Store users with a free trial period, and then charge them for a paid subscription even when uninstalled.

Basically, all apps collect some information about you. Using the services AppCensus and Exodus, you can find out what exactly is collected.

There’s no malware in the official Android store, right? We get to the bottom of this claim.

Kaspersky researchers found malware in CamScanner, a text recognition app that was downloaded more than 100 million times from Google Play.

FinSpy is spyware for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux that is sold legally. What it can do and how to defend yourself.

When the apps on your phone don’t update automatically, and you can’t find the right setting, we tell you where to look.

How a photo editor app from Google Play secretly signed up users for unwanted paid services.

Apps that demand access to calls and SMS messaging without good reason are being kicked off Google Play. We explain what threats might arise.

Malware disguised as Apex Legends for Android.

Antivirus for Android is a must. Here’s how to choose the best antivirus app, either paid or free, for your Android phone.

We look at some headaches for Google and Facebook, a “hacked” Nest sending out an ICBM warning, the Girl Scouts covering cybersecurity, and more.

We take a look at the Rotexy mobile Trojan: where it comes from, how it behaves, and how to get rid of it using a couple of regular SMS.

We explain the types of malware that can take control of your device, and the dangers of multifunctional infection.

Android lets you configure app permissions to protect your data and restrict access to dangerous functions. We explain how to do it and why.

Let’s talk about mobile malware that can empty your bank account or spy on you.

Speaking of two-factor authentication — as we often do — did you know some convenient settings render it utterly useless? Let’s do it right.

Fortnite for Android is not available on Google Play. We explain how to download and install it properly, and what else to do to stay safe.

WhatsApp for Android can back up your chats to Google Drive. It’s free, but it may hurt older backups. Here’s how to get it right.

How a seemingly harmless Android application can infect your smartphone using shared external storage.

It makes sense to assess risks and carefully craft a protection strategy before adopting mobile device usage at work.