A global surge in a dangerous new cyber threat has been detected by McAfee, with hackers deploying a group of malicious loan ...

“SpyLoan apps are intrusive financial applications that lure users with promises of quick and flexible loans, often featuring low rates and minimal requirements,” the report from McAfee reads.

SpyLoan is malware often hidden in apps that promise instant loans. These apps reel people in with offers of quick, hassle-free loans, boasting low rates and hardly any requirements.

A new set of 15 SpyLoan Android malware apps with over 8 million installs was discovered on Google Play, targeting primarily users from South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

Over a dozen "spyloan" Android apps have been identified on the Google Play Store, new research reveals. McAfee found 15 apps posing as financial loan apps with low interest rates.

Over a dozen "spyloan" Android apps have been identified on the Google Play Store, new research reveals. McAfee found 15 apps posing as financial loan apps with low interest rates.

SpyLoan apps likely won’t be going anywhere anytime soon given how profitable they can be for scammers. This is why you need to be extra careful when downloading new apps onto your Android ...

In context: SpyLoan apps are a recurring nuisance for Android users. Google tries to remove these malicious apps quickly. However, it's a never-ending fight with cybercriminals constantly ...

Over a dozen "spyloan" Android apps have been identified on the Google Play Store, new research reveals. McAfee found 15 apps posing as financial loan apps with low interest rates.

15 SpyLoan apps managed to reach the Google Play Store for Android. As spotted by McAfee’s mobile research team, the Google Play Store had up to 15 SpyLoan apps that endangered Android users ...

These SpyLoan apps are another proof that consumers should not blindly trust anyone, not even Google, and should always verify. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter.