Learn how to tell if your phone has a virus and what you can do about it Boot your phone into safe mode and then delete any apps that could be infected. A full factory reset is another option, ...

Maybe you visited a fraudulent website, opened a link you shouldn’t have, or became a victim of a hacked social media account. Now, you’ve finally decided it’s time to better protect yourself and your ...

Just last month, security researchers at SonicWall Capture Labs discovered malicious apps masquerading as Google, Instagram, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter). These fake apps can inadvertently be ...

Sideloading apps involves downloading APK files from sources outside the Google Play Store, which means these files are not vetted by Google's security checks. This increases the risk of downloading ...

A powerful new Android trojan can take over your phone, steal financial data and empty accounts in just a few seconds.

Generally, you don’t need an antivirus app on your Android phone if you play it safe, only download apps from the Play Store, and keep your security settings enabled. However, some like to take a walk ...

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Android is the most popular operating system in the world, which means that it is an easy target for malicious attacks. But do antivirus apps on your Android phone work to protect you from attacks?