Despite Google's best efforts, and the many fail-safes in place protecting users, Android fans need to know the telltale signs of a fraudulent app.

Security researchers have found a fake app pretending to be a version of the messaging app Telegram, and hackers are using the app to spread malware.

TECH Fake Android app sparks personal privacy warning App malware strikes from Symoo, a popular Android messaging app. A warning to delete right away.

Unveiling the alarming surge of AI-generated fake app reviews and its implications for consumers, advertisers, and app credibility.

Google will require developer verification for all Android apps in 2026, making sideloading harder but aiming to curb fake, malicious apps.

The StrongPity APT hacking group is distributing a fake Shagle chat app that is a trojanized version of the Telegram for Android app with an added backdoor.

Android has a set of new in-call protections that provide an additional layer of defense that will prevent you from taking risky security actions, like disabling Google Play Protect.