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January 16, 2026

Your Android App Needs Scanning – Best Android App Vulnerability Scanner in 2026

The past year saw a 45% increase in new vulnerabilities targeting Android. By the end of 2024, there are projected to be 2.87 million apps on Google Play, with 66% of American employees using personal smartphones for work. Mobile applications are responsible for 70% of digital interactions, and vulnerabilities in these apps contributed to approximately 40% of data breaches involving personal data in 2023. Effective Android App Vulnerability Scanners analyze app security by identifying insecure local storage, hardcoded credentials, weak cryptography, insecure network configurations, broken authentication flows, and misconfigured components. AI-powered scanners, like AutoSecT, can autonomously generate new scanning protocols quickly, detect zero-day vulnerabilities, automate penetration testing, and operate with near-zero false positives.

Winsage

January 14, 2026

Microsoft Fixes 114 Windows Flaws in January 2026 Patch, One Actively Exploited

On Tuesday, Microsoft released its first security update for 2026, addressing 114 vulnerabilities, including eight classified as Critical and 106 as Important. The vulnerabilities include 58 related to privilege escalation, 22 concerning information disclosure, 21 linked to remote code execution, and five categorized as spoofing flaws. A notable vulnerability, CVE-2026-20805, involves information disclosure within the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) and has a CVSS score of 5.5. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added this flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, requiring federal agencies to implement fixes by February 3, 2026. Additionally, Microsoft announced the expiration of three Windows Secure Boot certificates issued in 2011, effective June 2026, urging customers to transition to newer certificates to avoid disruptions. The update also removed vulnerable Agere Soft Modem drivers due to a local privilege escalation flaw (CVE-2023-31096) and addressed another critical privilege escalation flaw in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (CVE-2026-20876) with a CVSS score of 6.7. Other vendors, including Adobe, Amazon Web Services, and Cisco, have also released security patches for various vulnerabilities.

AppWizard

December 15, 2025

Google Makes Uninstalling System App Updates More Complicated Than It Needs to Be

Google has removed the "Uninstall updates" button from the Play Store interface for core system apps, requiring users to navigate through the Settings app to roll back updates. This change affects several key system applications, including Android Auto, Android System WebView, and Pixel Camera Services. Users can now only find an "Open" button in the Play Store for these apps. To uninstall updates, users must long-press the app icon, select "App info," tap the three-dot menu, and choose "Uninstall updates." This alteration adds complexity to the process of reverting to earlier app versions.

BetaBeacon

December 8, 2025

Running Blockchain Games: Android Requirements & Compatibility

Blockchain games use distributed ledgers to store assets and data, including progress tracking and digital economies. Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency integration have transformed digital entertainment, leading to the development of popular Web3 RPG titles like Axie Infinity. Games built on blockchain networks require devices with minimum requirements for Android version compatibility, CPU and GPU performance, RAM, storage, wallet integration, network connectivity, security, and battery life.

AppWizard

December 8, 2025

Android Malware FvncBot, SeedSnatcher, and ClayRat Gain Stronger Data Theft Features

Cybersecurity researchers have identified two new families of Android malware, FvncBot and SeedSnatcher, as well as an upgraded version of ClayRat. FvncBot is designed to target mobile banking users in Poland, masquerading as a security application from mBank. It is built from scratch and includes features such as keylogging, web-inject attacks, screen streaming, and hidden virtual network computing (HVNC). It uses a crypting service called apk0day and communicates with a remote server at naleymilva.it.com. FvncBot requests accessibility permissions to operate with elevated privileges and can perform various malicious activities, including exfiltrating data and delivering overlays on targeted applications. SeedSnatcher is disguised as a cryptocurrency wallet app called Coin and is distributed via Telegram. It focuses on stealing cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases and can intercept SMS messages to capture two-factor authentication codes. It employs techniques like dynamic class loading and WebView content injection to evade detection and initially requests minimal permissions before escalating its access. The upgraded ClayRat malware now exploits accessibility services and default SMS permissions, allowing it to record keystrokes, capture screen content, and present deceptive overlays. It has been distributed through fraudulent phishing domains and dropper apps that impersonate legitimate services. The enhanced capabilities of ClayRat enable complete device takeovers and persistent overlays, making it a more significant threat than its previous version.

AppWizard

October 30, 2025

More Than 700 Malicious Android Apps Using NFC Relay to Exfiltrate Banking Credentials

Cybersecurity researchers at zLabs have identified over 760 malicious Android applications that exploit Near Field Communication (NFC) and Host Card Emulation (HCE) technologies to steal payment data and facilitate fraudulent transactions. Since April 2024, these applications have evolved into a coordinated global operation targeting financial institutions in countries such as Russia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Brazil. The threat actors have established around 70 command-and-control servers and use Telegram bots for data exfiltration. The malicious apps impersonate about 20 legitimate entities, focusing on Russian banks and international institutions like Santander and Google Pay. They utilize various strategies to compromise payment credentials, including scanner and tapper tools, and employ simplified interfaces resembling legitimate banking portals. The malware activates a Host Card Emulation service during NFC payment events for real-time data relay. To evade detection, the threat actors use name masquerading, code obfuscation, and software packing techniques. This campaign represents a significant escalation in NFC-based financial fraud, highlighting the risks associated with NFC payment privileges.

AppWizard

October 30, 2025

Android 16 Ensures App Updates Happen Quickly

Android 16 introduces a system-level enhancement called "seamless app updates," which significantly reduces downtime during app installations. The update process is optimized to minimize the traditional freeze that occurs when an app is updated, making it nearly imperceptible to users. This is achieved through the collaboration of the Android Runtime (ART) and the Package Manager, which prepare app components in advance and delay the final switch until just before the update. Early testers report that updates that previously took several seconds now take less than 100 milliseconds. The enhancement is particularly beneficial for complex apps and allows for concurrent updating without noticeable delays. Users can continue their activities uninterrupted while updates occur in the background, and developers do not need to modify their apps to accommodate this change. Google's broader strategy aims to enhance the speed, safety, and invisibility of updates across the Android ecosystem.

AppWizard

October 28, 2025

What’s new in Android’s October 2025 Google System Updates [U]

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” detail updates for various platforms, including Play services, Play Store, and Play system updates for Android devices, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Features may target end users or developers, and their presence in the changelog does not guarantee immediate availability. Key updates include: - Google Play services v25.42 introduces new developer APIs for multi-device experiences and enhanced device connectivity. - Google Wallet has a revamped user interface for feedback and now supports provisioning a Wavelynx corporate badge. - Android WebView v142 includes security and privacy enhancements and new developer features for web content display. - Google Play services v25.41 adds developer features for ads, allows mobile reCAPTCHA verification, and enables users to add cards through issuer apps. - Google Play Store v48.5 allows personalized app content viewing and in-app purchases in Mongolia. - Android System Intelligence V.39 includes maintenance and bug fixes. - Google Play services v25.40 supports Maps-related processes and allows pairing of LE Audio devices. - Google Play services v25.39 introduces Quick Start for supervised accounts and updates to user journeys and profile picture design.

AppWizard

October 21, 2025

Meta is killing Messenger on desktop, here’s what you need to do

Meta has announced the discontinuation of its Messenger desktop applications for Windows and macOS, removing them from the Microsoft Store and the Mac App Store. The Messenger desktop app for Windows will cease functionality on December 14, 2025, while macOS users will go through a 60-day deprecation period before being redirected to Facebook in their web browser. Users are encouraged to transition to browser-based messaging, which remains accessible. Windows users can continue to use either the Facebook app or the browser version of Messenger, while macOS users will exclusively use the browser. The Messenger app listings have been removed from both app stores, and users should prepare for the transition to preserve message history. To ensure a smooth transition, users should enable secure storage for message history, select their preferred access point, and log in to Messenger.com if they do not have a Facebook account.

AppWizard

October 17, 2025

Meta removes Messenger app for Windows 11, wants you to use the web app

Meta is discontinuing the Messenger desktop app for Windows 11 and macOS, effective December 14, 2025, five years after its launch in 2020. Users are encouraged to back up their chat histories, as the app will no longer function after the specified date. The desktop version will be phased out, but Messenger will remain operational through the website. Users can also access Messenger via the Facebook desktop app if linked to their account. Additionally, Meta plans to discontinue the modern version of WhatsApp for Windows, replacing it with a WebView version that loads the web.whatsapp.com site.