New Android malware is built to scan your notes for sensitive details

The malware is hiding in IPTV apps ...

New ‘Perseus’ Android malware checks user notes for secrets

A new Android malware called Perseus is checking user-curated notes to steal sensitive information, like passwords, recovery ...
MalaysianWireless

Perseus malware scans Samsung, Google, Microsoft notes

Perseus malware disguised as IPTV apps can hijack Android devices and scan note-taking apps for passwords and financial data.

Android Perseus malware scans your personal notes for passwords

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Android Police

Google Chrome may soon be able to scan your sideloaded APKs

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Ars Technica

Android will now scan sideloaded apps for malware at install time

The Google Play Store might not be perfect for stopping Android malware, but its collection of scanning, app reviews, and developer requirements makes it a lot safer than the wider, unfiltered ...
Android Police

Google will start scanning for Android malware in real time

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TechSpot

Google Play Protect adds real-time malware scanning for Android app installs

TL;DR: To combat the rising threat of sideloaded Android malware, Google Play Protect has introduced an additional layer of security. Now, before you install an app, it will prompt you to scan it.