Google Play Store Archives

Weather app from China’s TCL Communication turns rogue, makes wary purchase

September 24, 2019January 4, 2020 TechHerald Bureau

A weather forecasting app from Chinese company TCL Communication has once again been caught making digital purchases of premium services without the knowledge of the phone’s owner.

Fake anti-virus apps found on Google Play Store : Quick Heal

September 10, 2019January 11, 2020 TechHerald Bureau

Quick Heal Security Labs recently spotted multiple fake anti-virus (AV) apps on Google Play Store.

Avast researchers detect seven stalkware apps on Google Play Store

July 19, 2019January 16, 2020 TechHerald Bureau

Avast researchers have detected seven apps on the Google Play Store that were all likely designed by a Russian developer to allow people to stalk employees, romantic partners, or kids.