Google Play Scam Apps Hit 7.3M Downloads with Fake Call Logs

ESET found 28 CallPhantom scam apps on Google Play that promised fake call logs and had reached more than 7.3 million downloads before being removed.
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Chrome's hidden AI downloads spark privacy backlash

Hidden AI download: Reports show Chrome can install a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model without clear opt-in and will re-download it if deleted. Google's explanation: The company says the local model improves ...

Scam Android apps on Google Play got millions of downloads from a creepy pitch

Scam Android apps on dubbed CallPhantom claimed they could reveal private call records, then charged users and delivered fake ...
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Fake Call History Apps Stole Payments From Users After 7.3 Million Play Store Downloads

Google Play apps gained 7.3 million downloads, charging users for fake call data and causing financial losses.

Check your PC: Chrome is installing a 4 GB local AI model without asking permission

'Chrome did not ask. Chrome does not surface it. If the user deletes it, Chrome re-downloads it.' ...

The Tech Download: Meta, Google enter AI agent race as ‘agentic wars’ heat up

In the past week, both Meta and Google have been reported to be working on AI agents. Meta is building a "highly personalised ...