Every tech expert will tell you the App Store is safer than Google Play Store. Some might even claim it is impossible to download a malicious app from the App Store, but they are wrong. While I admit ...

Researchers from Kaspersky have identified malware being distributed within apps on both Android and iOS mobile storefronts. Dmitry Kalinin and Sergey Puzan shared their investigation into a malware ...

Apps distributed through both Apple and Google’s app stores are hiding malicious screenshot-reading code that’s being used to steal cryptocurrency, the cybersecurity software firm Kaspersky reported ...

TL;DR: Kaspersky researchers uncovered SparkKitty malware on Google Play and Apple App Store, targeting cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases by scanning device photos using optical character ...

In the realm of smartphones, Apple’s ecosystem is deemed to be the safer one. Independent analysis by security experts has also proved that point repeatedly over the years. But Apple’s guardrails are ...

The XcodeGhost malware on iOS and OS X provides an object lesson for developers: Never rely on unofficial versions or alternative repositories for your tools Instead of trying to sneak a malicious iOS ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Senior Technology Editor. He has a BFA in Film & TV from NYU, where he specialized in writing. Jake has been helping people with their technology professionally since ...

Kaspersky discovered ‘SparkCat’ malware aimed at stealing cryptocurrency in multiple iOS apps. Kaspersky discovered ‘SparkCat’ malware aimed at stealing cryptocurrency in multiple iOS apps. is a ...