Tag: app

Android users: Beware these popularity-faking tricks on Google Play

June 11, 2018

Tricksters have been misleading users about the functionality of apps by displaying bogus download numbers. It seems that tricksters on Google Play have found another way to make their deceptive apps appear more trustworthy to users – that is, at least at first sight. The trick takes advantage of the fact that apart from the app icon … More Android users: Beware these popularity-faking tricks on Google Play

Controlling children’s use of technology: a preventive measure or an invasion of privacy?

May 3, 2018

How to use parental control apps to protect children and the fine line that exists between controlling the use of technology and invasion of privacy In the “Arkangel” episode of the popular series Black Mirror, an overprotective mother decides to implant a chip in her daughter’s brain so she can use her tablet and an app … More Controlling children’s use of technology: a preventive measure or an invasion of privacy?

Over 3,300 Android apps may be violating kids’ privacy, study says

April 26, 2018

Researchers find that a great portion of popular children’s apps may run afoul of US privacy legislation by improperly collecting data – albeit often probably unintentionally. A response from Google to the unflattering findings wasn’t long in coming. More than 3,300 children-oriented Android apps on Google Play are possibly gathering kids’ data in an improper … More Over 3,300 Android apps may be violating kids’ privacy, study says

Fake or not fake – that is the question

April 18, 2018

An interview with ESET’s Lukáš Štefanko on the thin line between what deserves the name “security app” and what can be called fake. ESET’s analysis of shady apps pretending to be security – or “antivirus” – apps that were discovered on Google Play left some questions unanswered. Lukáš Štefanko, who did the research, speaks about its wider … More Fake or not fake – that is the question

Pingu Cleans Up: Subscription scam on Google Play

March 30, 2018

The game was uploaded to Google Play and attempted to trick users into unwittingly signing up for a weekly paid subscription Android users should keep their eyes peeled for a curious scam technique discovered on Google Play – one going directly after their money and relying solely on user inattention. The app seen using the … More Pingu Cleans Up: Subscription scam on Google Play