Beware of Apps with Excessive Advertising Distributed via Mobile App Stores
AhnLab’s engine development team found a number of apps on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store that disguised themselves as dealing with topics close to our daily lives, such as government policies and learning apps, and displayed excessive ads. Figure 1. Hyped apps circulating on Google Play
Security Risks Rise as Google Play Tightens Restrictions on Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Exchange Apps
Google has announced that, starting January 28, 2026, it will completely block the distribution of overseas cryptocurrency exchange apps on Google Play if they are not licensed by Korean financial authorities. ※Google Play (2026). Preview: Blockchain-based Content Source: https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/16302285?sjid=8888255779410190101-NC Figure 1. Google Play Console Policy Center According to Google’s
Mobile Security & Malware Issue 4st Week of December, 2025
ASEC Blog publishes “Mobile Security & Malware Issue 4st Week of December, 2025”
Mobile Security & Malware Issue 3st Week of December, 2025
ASEC Blog publishes “Mobile Security & Malware Issue 3st Week of December, 2025”
Mobile Security & Malware Issue 2st Week of December, 2025
ASEC Blog publishes “Mobile Security & Malware Issue 2st Week of December, 2025”
Mobile Security & Malware Issue 1st Week of December, 2025
ASEC Blog publishes “Mobile Security & Malware Issue 1st Week of December, 2025”
Security Incident Reported in Ad-Free YouTube App SmartTube: Users Advised to Stay Alert
The signature key information of the SmartTube app, which allows users to watch YouTube videos on Android smart TVs and set-top boxes without ads, has been leaked. This incident was identified as multiple users received Play Protect warning messages and had their apps blocked. Figure 1. User report
Mobile Security & Malware Issue 4st Week of November, 2025
ASEC Blog publishes “Mobile Security & Malware Issue 4st Week of November, 2025”
Sketchware-based malware analysis report
1. overview As the number of Android OS smartphones has grown, so has the number of services that make it easier for developers to create apps, such as Sketchware. Sketchware is a publicly available tool for people who have difficulty developing apps, allowing them to create simple functional apps on
Mobile Security & Malware Issue 3st Week of November, 2025
ASEC Blog publishes “Mobile Security & Malware Issue 3st Week of November, 2025”
