The advanced Android spyware threat, “FireScam” disguises itself as the Telegram Premium app in a bid to steal sensitive data from users’ phones, according to cybersecurity researchers at Cyfirma. The malware utilises Firebase, a legitimate Google platform, to evade detection and gain control of compromised devices. Experts say users should focus on suspicious app activity and implement solutions that can detect unauthorized behaviours before data gets compromised.

Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
The 1Q 2025 Open Source Malware Index from Sonatype revealed that open source malware packages doubled compared to the same period last year, with 56%