Android Targeted by 75 Percent of All Mobile Malware – CIO (blog)
CIO (blog) Android Targeted by 75 Percent of All Mobile MalwareCIO (blog)This week's Android security update spotlights findings from an F-Secure report that suggests Android is by far the leading target of mobile-malware authors, along with a demonstration from a recent conference that showed a number of glaring Android …and more » “android security” – Google [...]
Companies May Accept Sturdier Android Tablets – New York Times (blog)
New York Times (blog) Companies May Accept Sturdier Android TabletsNew York Times (blog)And 3LM, a company owned by Motorola that develops Android security software, says it is seeing increasing demand from clients who want to use rugged Android tablets. Businesses that do a lot of outdoor work like Android because it is easier to …and [...]
Sprint Guardian Protects Family Full of Phones for $15 Per Month – LAPTOP Magazine (blog)
Sprint Guardian Protects Family Full of Phones for $ 15 Per MonthLAPTOP Magazine (blog)On the mobile security and privacy front, Lookout Mobile Security (our Editors' Choice pick for Android security apps) shields your smartphone from malware and phising attacks, as well as loss and theft. If your phone goes missing, you can have your …and [...]
Does your Android need security software? – Yahoo! News Canada (blog)
Yahoo! News Canada (blog) Does your Android need security software?Yahoo! News Canada (blog)Even with Android security software — and there are a few options available these days that protect users from suspicious websites, texts and emails — you need to be aware what you're "okaying" during the installation process.and more » “android security” – Google News
ESET releases $10 app: Mobile Security for Android – ZDNet (blog)
Moneycontrol.com ESET releases $ 10 app: Mobile Security for AndroidZDNet (blog)ESET Mobile Security for Android works on both smartphones and tablets and features a slew of security features. Too bad it's so expensive. ESET today released ESET Mobile Security for Android. The app will set you back $ 10, although there is a 30-day …ESET [...]
Malware for Macs Lucrative, Security Researchers Say – New York Times (blog)
New York Times (blog) Malware for Macs Lucrative, Security Researchers SayNew York Times (blog)But last week, researchers at Intego, another computer security firm, discovered that a new variant of Flashback, Flashback.S, continues to spread through the same Java vulnerability. Intego researchers did not say what the new variant of Flashback was …Mac botnet generated $ [...]
US House Passes Internet Security Bill Despite Veto Threat – Voice of America (blog)
Phoenix New Times (blog) US House Passes Internet Security Bill Despite Veto ThreatVoice of America (blog)The US House of Representatives has approved a bill aimed at securing the nation's computer networks from cyber attackers, but opposed by the Obama administration because of privacy concerns. The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, …Why CISPA Can't be [...]
Android Security Threat of the Week: Angry Birds?!? – CIO (blog)
Gizmodo UK Android Security Threat of the Week: Angry Birds?!?CIO (blog)This week's Android security threat of note is the new version of the insanely popular Angry Birds mobile game: Angry Birds Space. However, you need not worry if you downloaded the app from Google's official Play Store; the mad avian malware appears to …70000 Users [...]
“No permissions” Android app allows secret data harvesting – ZDNet (blog)
Help Net Security "No permissions" Android app allows secret data harvestingZDNet (blog)Android's security policy can allow apps that have “no permissions” to harvest data from devices without the owners' knowledge. Paul Brodeur, security researcher with Leviathan Security Group, has created a proof-of-concept app that shows how an …Zero-permission Android app exports sensitive dataHelp Net SecurityFor [...]
Global Email Spam Falls – Wall Street Journal (blog)
Help Net Security Global Email Spam FallsWall Street Journal (blog)Net Security summarizes the findings of a report from Israeli Internet security developer Commtouch. It says that, before Rustock was taken down, a total of 150 billion spam emails were sent every day. In the first quarter of 2012, an average of 94 …Commtouch Appoints Brett [...]
