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Android Auto isn't losing access to its game collection after all
BetaBeacon
October 16, 2025

Android Auto isn’t losing access to its game collection after all

- Some Android Auto users noticed they were unable to access the GameSnacks app, but Google has fixed the issue and users need to update their Android Auto app. - Android Auto will no longer support Android 8.0/8.1, with the minimum requirement being Android 9.0 or above. - The settings section in Android Auto will have a different layout, showing only three items at once instead of four. - The app icon on the new media player UI will change color depending on the accent of the song playing, but this feature did not work for YouTube Music.
12 Android apps secretly recorded your conversations
AppWizard
April 25, 2025

12 Android apps secretly recorded your conversations

Recent findings from cybersecurity experts at ESET revealed that several Android applications, disguised as harmless tools, have been secretly recording conversations and stealing sensitive data. These malicious apps infiltrated devices through the Google Play Store and third-party platforms, compromising the privacy of thousands of users. One tactic used by cybercriminals involved romantic deception, where victims were coaxed into downloading a seemingly harmless messaging app containing the VajraSpy Trojan, which activated upon installation to record conversations and harvest personal data. The identified malicious apps fall into three categories: 1. Standard Messaging Apps with Hidden Trojans: These apps, including Hello Chat, MeetMe, and Chit Chat, request access to personal data and operate silently in the background, stealing contacts, SMS messages, call logs, device location, and installed app lists. 2. Apps Exploiting Accessibility Features: Apps like Wave Chat exploit Android’s accessibility features to intercept communications from secure platforms, record phone calls, keystrokes, and ambient sounds. 3. Single Non-Messaging App: Nidus, a news app, requests a phone number for sign-in and collects contacts and files, increasing the risk of data theft. The 12 malicious Android apps identified include: Rafaqat, Privee Talk, MeetMe, Let’s Chat, Quick Chat, Chit Chat, YohooTalk, TikTalk, Hello Chat, Nidus, GlowChat, and Wave Chat. The first six apps were available on the Google Play Store and had over 1,400 downloads before removal. Users are advised to uninstall these apps immediately to protect their personal data.
Remove These 12 Android Apps Now—They’re Secretly Capturing Your Conversations
AppWizard
February 4, 2025

Remove These 12 Android Apps Now—They’re Secretly Capturing Your Conversations

Some Android applications are covertly monitoring conversations and collecting personal data without user consent. Cybersecurity firm ESET identified six malicious apps on Google Play and another six on third-party app stores that disguise themselves as legitimate messaging platforms. These apps harvest data such as text messages, call logs, and recorded conversations. Hackers also employ tactics like creating fake romantic connections to persuade victims to download infected apps, such as those containing the VajraSpy Trojan, which records conversations and accesses personal files. Three groups of dangerous apps include: 1. Messaging apps disguised as secure platforms (e.g., Hello Chat, MeetMe, Chit Chat) that steal contact information and SMS messages. 2. Apps exploiting accessibility features (e.g., Wave Chat) that can intercept messages and record phone calls. 3. A fake news app that seeks access to personal data without messaging capabilities. A list of malicious apps includes: Rafaqat, Privee Talk, MeetMe, Let’s Chat, Quick Chat, Chit Chat, YohooTalk, TikTalk, Hello Chat, Nidus, GlowChat, and Wave Chat. Six of these apps were downloaded over 1,400 times each before being removed from Google Play. To protect privacy, users are advised to uninstall suspicious apps, change passwords, enable two-factor authentication, run security scans, and stay informed about cybersecurity threats.
Google is redesigning its News app to streamline your feed (APK Teardown)
AppWizard
November 26, 2024

Google is redesigning its News app to streamline your feed (APK Teardown)

Google is refining its News app user experience with a new home screen layout in version 5.120.0.696279761. The update merges the “For You” and “Headlines” tabs into a single “Home” tab to simplify navigation. Interactive buttons, or chips, have been added to filter news feeds by preferences, including the merged categories and sections like World, Business, and Technology. The “Following” and “Newsstand” tabs remain unchanged. The updated interface is not yet available in the stable version, but a broader rollout may be imminent.
Uninstall these 12 Android apps that record your conversations
AppWizard
November 7, 2024

Uninstall these 12 Android apps that record your conversations

Twelve malicious Android applications have been identified that can take control of devices to record audio and perform other harmful activities. These apps include: 1. Rafaqat 2. Privee Talk 3. MeetMe 4. Let’s Chat 5. Quick Chat 6. Chit Chat 7. YohooTalk 8. TikTalk 9. Hello Cha 10. Nidus 11. GlowChat 12. Wave Chat The first six were available on the Google Play Store and were downloaded over 1,400 times before removal. Users are advised to uninstall these apps immediately and remain cautious about downloading unfamiliar applications or clicking on suspicious links.
SilentSelfie Exploited 25 Websites To Deploy Malicious Android Application
AppWizard
September 27, 2024

SilentSelfie Exploited 25 Websites To Deploy Malicious Android Application

Researchers uncovered a cyber espionage campaign called “SilentSelfie” targeting Kurdish communities, exploiting 25 compromised websites with four variants of malicious JavaScript. The campaign, active since late 2022, utilized watering hole attacks and a covert Android application disguised as a news app to collect sensitive data, including location and contacts. The attackers employed obfuscation techniques and used compromised web servers for communication. A total of 21 Kurdish websites were affected, primarily linked to “Rojava” and Kurdish political entities. The campaign remained undetected for over 18 months, with potential links to Turkish intelligence, Syrian government agencies, and the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq. Compromised sites included ‘RojNews’ and ‘YPG Rojava.’
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