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Beware: New Android malware uses AI to sneakily commit ad fraud on your phone (Update)
23 Jan 2026 11:21 GMT
TL;DR
A newly discovered type of malware uses machine learning to automatically interact with ads and commit fraud.
It can also be used to grant hackers access to your screen.
The malware is found on certain games distributed through inappropriate app …
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New AI-Powered Malware Uses Android Devices for Ad Fraud
22 Jan 2026 17:09 GMT
… advanced tech means more advanced malware. Unfortunately, that appears to …
So, how does this malware work? According to the … researchers, the malware can operate in “phantom” … activity can drain your phone’s battery, ultimately degrading …
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New AI-Powered Android Malware Automatically Clicks Ads on Infected Devices
22 Jan 2026 11:22 GMT
… redistributing entire applications.
The malware primarily spreads through six infected … and leak personal information including phone numbers, geolocation, and installed … mobile security solutions to protect smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and …
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New AI-Android Malware that Auto Clicks Ads from the Infected Devices
22 Jan 2026 10:57 GMT
… click fraud on infected smartphones.
Over 155,000 … across unofficial platforms.
The malware propagates through several channels … and signaling. The malware connects to attacker-controlled … command servers.
The malware then injects JavaScript automation …
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Maximize Your Smartphone’s Lifespan with These Simple Tips
21 Jan 2026 15:59 GMT
… you’re considering a new phone, check its support timeline … hackers and malware that slow down device performance. Most smartphones will … Instead of a New Phone
All batteries degrade over … so.
Keep Your Phone Clean
Cleaning your phone can yield surprising …
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Fake Chrome extension ‘breaks’ your computer before it hits you with malware — how to stay safe
20 Jan 2026 19:53 GMT
… new malicious extension, the malware it infects unsuspecting users with … safe from fake extensions and malware
(Image credit: Shutterstock)With … with the apps on your phone, you want to limit … infected their own machines with malware.
ClickFix and now CrashFix …
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Common Malware Traps Targeting Everyday Users: Signs to Watch Out For
20 Jan 2026 19:21 GMT
… the main traps of malware.
Malware signs on mobile devices
… messages are stored in smartphones and this is why these … phone when you are not in any apps, you may have malware …
Strengthening Your Defenses Against Malware Traps
Learning more about digital …
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3 ways to remove a virus from your phone without paying for apps
20 Jan 2026 10:15 GMT
… could be the culprit. Malware targets smartphones to steal personal information, rack … 't always mean malware — sometimes your phone is just old or … cache and data
Not all phone malware installs itself as an app …
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How Old Is Too Old To Use? When Experts Say You Should Upgrade Your Phone
18 Jan 2026 17:10 GMT
… deciding whether to replace a phone is its software lifecycle. … phones more vulnerable to malware and exploits that can steal … latest system versions for each phone. These updates happen frequently, … you should upgrade your phone before the battery dies
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149 million passwords for Gmail, Facebook, Instagram and other popular services exposed online — how to stay safe after this major leak
24 Jan 2026 03:27 GMT
… passwords accumulated by info-stealing malware.
According to a new … to swoop in.Unlike traditional malware that tries to maintain … an infected computer or smartphone, info-stealing malware is designed to do … with the apps on your phone — is to close any …