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Use mobile apps on your PC? Microsoft drops support for Android apps on Windows 11!
6Mar By adminNo Comments
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Use mobile apps on your PC? Microsoft drops support for Android apps on Windows 11!

[ad_1] In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft has announced its decision to discontinue support for running Android apps on Windows 11, marking the end of an era for users who have grown accustomed to the convenience of accessing their favorite mobile applications on their PCs. The move comes as a shock to many, as the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) was hailed as a significant feature of Windows 11 upon its release in 2021.Microsoft drops support for Android appsThe demise of the Windows Subsystem for Android was officially confirmed in a developer document released by Microsoft. According to the document, support for the Amazon Appstore on Windows and all applications and games dependent on WSA will cease to exist starting March 5, 2025. Until then, technical assistance will re...
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Beware of Xenomorph! Know how to protect yourself from this dangerous malware
26Sep By adminNo Comments
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Beware of Xenomorph! Know how to protect yourself from this dangerous malware

[ad_1] Cybersecurity has become a major concern because of the continuous development of new technologies and cybercriminals are using everything at their disposal to breach your bank accounts and empty it of its contents. Massive financial losses have happened to victims and getting back the same has proved to be virtually impossible. And malware is the medium through which these cybercriminals infiltrate your gadgets to spy on you, and discover your secret passwords. There is a constant threat hanging over everyone in the cyber world. The latest example to emerge is that of the Xenomorph Android malware. It has resurfaced again in its new version, and it is more dangerous than ever. Now, it has evolved into a greater threat and according to experts, it has infiltrated over 100 differe...
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10 key points to know about PhonePe’s Indus app store, the rival of Google Play Store
24Sep By adminNo Comments
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10 key points to know about PhonePe’s Indus app store, the rival of Google Play Store

[ad_1] PhonePe, in a bold and strategic move, has announced the launch of the Indus Appstore developer platform, aiming to entice Android app developers with the prospect of zero platform fees or commissions for in-app payments. This move marks PhonePe's determined stance to go head-to-head with Google Play Store in the app marketplace by introducing a homegrown app store.Akash Dongre, Co-Founder of Indus Appstore, expressed his concern that app developers are currently confined to a single app store – Google Play Store – for distributing their apps. He pledged that this new offering would serve as a credible and localised alternative with enhanced app discovery and consumer engagement, PTI reported. Here are 10 important things to know about PhonePe's Indus Appstore:1. PhonePe's Challe...
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Pitched battle: PhonePe announces Indus Appstore for Android developers to take on Google
23Sep By adminNo Comments
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Pitched battle: PhonePe announces Indus Appstore for Android developers to take on Google

[ad_1] PhonePe on Saturday announced the launch of Indus Appstore developer platform, wooing Android app developers with the promise of zero platform fee or commission for in-app payments, as the digital payments firm made a bold and decisive move to confront the might of Google in the app marketplace with the Made-in-India app store.Akash Dongre, Co-Founder of Indus Appstore rued that app developers are forced to work with only one app store - Google Play Store - for distributing their apps, and vowed that the new offering will be a credible alternative, more localised, with better app discovery and consumer engagement. The Indus Appstore Developer platform comes with sweeteners - app listings on it will be free for the first year, after which a nominal annual fee will apply. Moreover,...
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Download warning! 5 tips to identify fake apps to stay safe and secure
16Jul By adminNo Comments
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Download warning! 5 tips to identify fake apps to stay safe and secure

[ad_1] Fake apps pose serious risk to privacy and security of your device. Unfortunately, often, they can be found on Google Play Store. To protect yourself, it's important to know how to identify them and avoid downloading them. Here are 4 signs that can help you spot fake Android apps.1. Apps that ask unnecessary app permissionsReview the permissions requested by an app before downloading it. If it is asking for permssions that have nothing to do with the business the app is meant for, don't download. Be cautious of utility tools, finance apps, and VPNs, as scammers often target them. Check the permission manager on your device and uninstall or restrict apps with suspicious permissions. Beware of apps that request special access, as they can control important system functions and pote...
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Scared of downloading apps from Google Play Store? Then just check this out
14Jul By adminNo Comments
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Scared of downloading apps from Google Play Store? Then just check this out

[ad_1] There have been many instances when people have downloaded apps from Google Play Store and their phones got infected with malware. Now, Google Play Store is taking measures to combat malware and prevent malicious apps from infiltrating its platform. To achieve this, a new developer requirement has been introduced that aims to minimize the chances of harmful apps making their way onto the Android app store.Malicious apps often manage to bypass Google's security checks by appearing legitimate during the review process. However, after the review is completed, hackers inject malware into these apps or enable them to download additional malicious content. Although Google removes these harmful apps from the Play Store and bans the associated developer accounts, cybercriminals still man...
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Massive Adware infestation: Over 60,000 android apps pose threat to users’ privacy
18Jun By adminNo Comments
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Massive Adware infestation: Over 60,000 android apps pose threat to users’ privacy

[ad_1] In the past six months, cybersecurity research group Bitdefender has discovered that more than 60,000 Android apps were loaded with adware, posing a significant threat to users.Adware refers to software that is often bundled with programs, such as mobile apps. Its purpose is to generate revenue for malicious actors by displaying ads either in the foreground or background of the user's smartphone. Unfortunately, this not only causes loss of money, drains the device's battery and also causes it to overheat. Interestingly, these malicious apps were not found on the official Google Play Store but rather on third-party app store websites that can be accessed through Google Search. These unauthorized apps imitated popular applications available on the Play Store, including Netflix, You...
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Alert! 10 popular Android app clones you must delete; check familiar names
8Jun By adminNo Comments
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Alert! 10 popular Android app clones you must delete; check familiar names

[ad_1] Cybercriminals don't let any chance go abegging when it comes to finding the best possible way to trick users out of their personal information and ultimately money out of their banks. Their primary tactic involves smartly embedding the malware in a manner that enables it to evade detection by cybersecurity experts for the longest time possible, all the while masquerading as legitimate apps or services. With such malicious activities, a fresh wave of apps containing malicious malware has raised concerns, leading to warnings for tens of thousands of Android users.Bitdefender's cybersecurity researchers recently revealed a hidden malware campaign that managed to remain undetected on mobile devices across the globe for over six months. Further investigation into the malware campaign...
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Beware! 11 Android apps on Google Play now infected with DANGEROUS malware; Delete them NOW
6May By adminNo Comments
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Beware! 11 Android apps on Google Play now infected with DANGEROUS malware; Delete them NOW

[ad_1] It is important for Android smartphone users to check right now if their device has been affected by a notorious malware that could result in substantial financial losses. This is Fleckpe, a harmful software, that has been detected in multiple Google Play apps that have been installed by over 600000 users. As a result, these users are in danger of losing their money or personal information.Fleckpe was recently discovered by the cybersecurity company Kaspersky. Worryingly, the malware has been active since the previous year, which means that it may have already affected a number of users. Although the majority of the affected individuals are located in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Poland, the malware is distributed worldwide and has the potential to impact anyone,...
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ALERT! Delete these 19 dangerous Google Play apps on your phone; Amazing Wallpaper to Private Messenger, check list
29Apr By adminNo Comments
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ALERT! Delete these 19 dangerous Google Play apps on your phone; Amazing Wallpaper to Private Messenger, check list

[ad_1] In order to fool more people, cybercriminals look for ways and mediums through which they can access a smartphone user's date base. And as most smartphone users are Android users, cybercriminals are targeting them through various dangerous apps. Informing of the same, a report by MalwareFox stated, "Over the last decade, Android has become a soft target for cyber attackers to carry out illicit activities. It is because Android is an open-source program, making it highly customizable, unlike iOS. It is easy for cybercriminals to infiltrate an Android device using malicious apps. The malware programs like Trojans, Adware, Spyware, Keyloggers, and more."The report also informed about the latest Android viruses and warned Android users of 19 apps which they need to delete in order to...
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