By Laura Hautala

Stop the flood of annoying ads, and keep hackers from stealing your info. Android malware can be tricky to spot. For instance, a mobile app called Ads Blocker advertised itself as a useful service for cutting back on pesky mobile ads, which can pop up to cover your screen just when you're about to access something important. In reality, the app was malware that just served up more ads, according to security researchers.

 

By Paresh Sagar

We all are passing through a tough time. Social distancing mandates and lockdown rules have compelled people to stay at home; They are finding ways to keep themselves engaged through various activities and entertainment stuff. As expected, smartphones have come out as a lifesaver for them. According to Sensor Tower, the amount of data used to download the top 250 mobile apps skyrocketed by a massive 34% in Q1 of 2020 when compared to the same period last year.