Apple, Android Mobile Tablet Security A Moving Target – Investor’s Business Daily

The Guardian Apple, Android Mobile Tablet Security A Moving TargetInvestor’s Business DailyBy DONNA HOWELL, INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY Posted 06:07 PM ET The need for better security is clear, evidenced by Google 's (GOOG) rollout this month of the Bouncer safety service built to patrol its Android Market for potentially malicious apps.Samsung, others push Android security [...]


Samsung, others push Android security to take on Apple in the workplace – Android Apps Appolicious

Samsung, others push Android security to take on Apple in the workplaceAndroid Apps AppoliciousAndroid's finding every way possible to take center stage at Mobile World Congress this year. Among the notable details revealed is the whopping 450000 apps currently in the Android Market, with over 1 billion app downloads every month.and more » “android security” – [...]


China’s Qihoo 360 Says Its Mobile Apps Removed From Apple Store – Businessweek

Feb. 7 (Bloomberg) — Qihoo 360 Technology Co., a Chinese developer of computer security software, said it’s seeking information from Apple Inc. after its products were removed from the U.S. company’s online store for wireless applications. “computer security” – Bing News


Android Security Issues Could Score Windfall For Apple, Microsoft – Forbes

Forbes Android Security Issues Could Score Windfall For Apple, MicrosoftForbesI feel that the Android security issue is still an emerging theme that could indeed become a money making opportunity if it is indeed serious and becomes more widely recognized. Next in “The Future Of Apple”: The next article in this series will focus …and more » [...]


Apple customers face new scam from a ‘well-crafted’ email – Digitaltrends.com

Digitaltrends.com Apple customers face new scam from a 'well-crafted' emailDigitaltrends.comA new phishing scam involving a "well-crafted" email that attempts to trick anyone with an Apple ID into revealing their credit card information is currently doing the rounds, according to Internet security company Intego. Another day, another scam, …Phishing Scam Targets Apple Users: How to Avoid [...]


Scam Targets Apple Users: How to Avoid Being Scammed

During Christmas season, a “well-crafted” scam has targeted Apple users, fooling them into give their Apple IDs and billing information, Internet security firm Intego reported in its blog. The tricky email, which is well-written and …


e-mail targets new Apple customers, steals billing information

Just got a new Macbook, iPad or other Apple gizmo for Christmas? A new e-mail scam is targeting you. Cyber criminals are sending around a very official looking e-mail asking Apple users to update billing information, according to Intego, an anti …


attack targets new Apple users

E-mail attack launched on Christmas day looks to fool new Apple product owners to disclose personal information including credit card details, says security vendor. Cybercriminals looking to cash in on new Apple users sent out a “vast” e-mail …


HP fixes printer flaw, Mozilla’s revenue boost, Apple eyes fuel cells – Good Morning Silicon Valley (blog)

HP fixes printer flaw, Mozilla's revenue boost, Apple eyes fuel cellsGood Morning Silicon Valley (blog)The researchers were able to hack into unsecured LaserJet printers and carry out malicious tasks, including printing out tax returns, gaining access to personal information and even heating up the printer's ink-drying component until it started smoking …and more »


China Labor Watch and authorities probe Apple supplier factory blast, aluminum dust linked to explosion (Elyse Betters/9to5Mac)

Elyse Betters / 9to5Mac:China Labor Watch and authorities probe Apple supplier factory blast, aluminum dust linked to explosion  —  Local government authorities are investigating last weekend’s explosion that injured 61 people at the Shanghai factory of an Apple iPad 2 back-panel supplier after much outcry from China Labor Watch.