China quashes blogs, alleged coup rumors – WPTZ The Champlain Valley (blog)
China quashes blogs, alleged coup rumorsWPTZ The Champlain Valley (blog)Internet security provider AVG ranks which US cities are most vulnerable to online threats like identity theft and email security breaches using a survey of 8000 Internet users in 35 cities. Internet security provider AVG ranks which US cities are most …and more » “internet security” – [...]
Lax Android security means 2012 will be year of mobile malware – Computer Business Review (blog)
Lax Android security means 2012 will be year of mobile malwareComputer Business Review (blog)To show just how easy it is to infect a phone with malware, Websense gave CBR a demo in the back of a limo… 2012 will be the year mobile malware becomes a big issue, according to Websense. The company reckons that [...]
Android Security Hole of the Week: Researchers ID New, Severe DoS Attack – CIO (blog)
TechWeekEurope UK Android Security Hole of the Week: Researchers ID New, Severe DoS AttackCIO (blog)This week's Android security hole of note is a newly discovered flaw in all versions of Google's Android OS for that could let Bad Guys execute Denial of Service (DoS) attacks and disable users' smartphones and tablets in two minutes or [...]
Android Security Threats Overhyped? Not So Fast… – CIO (blog)
CIO (blog) Android Security Threats Overhyped? Not So Fast…CIO (blog)Some skeptics say Android security software makers overhype threats to scare smartphone users into buying their products. While that may be true, the Android security threat is very real, and users should protect themselves in any way that they can, … “android security” – Google News
TIM Brings Experts and Industry Together in Search of More Secure Internet – PCWorld (blog)
TIM Brings Experts and Industry Together in Search of More Secure InternetPCWorld (blog)Courtot believes that there are fundamental issues with Internet security that can not be resolved by any single tool, or even any single company. Courtot is dedicated to ensuring the reliability, privacy, and security of the Internet, …and more » “internet security” – Google [...]
Android antivirus apps improve their grades–just not very much – CNET (blog)
Android antivirus apps improve their grades–just not very muchCNET (blog)Still, as AV-Test provides a momentary snapshot of Android security apps in the early days of the Android malware scene, I find that applying the Windows security equation is a good way to get the right answer to your Android antivirus app question. “android security” – [...]
Which Android Security Tools Are Worth Your Time? – PCWorld (blog)
Ubergizmo Which Android Security Tools Are Worth Your Time?PCWorld (blog)By Armando Rodriguez, PCWorld As Android smartphones and tablets grow in popularity, it's no surprise that the number of malware outbreaks is growing. Mobile antimalware apps can give your phone or tablet an extra layer of protection–but which ones do …Avira Free Android Security protects your [...]
Android Security Hole of the Week (and a Pile of New Mobile Malware Stats) – CIO (blog)
AFP Android Security Hole of the Week (and a Pile of New Mobile Malware Stats)CIO (blog)An Android security flaw that could let malicious apps steal images from users' devices was uncovered within days of the release of some frightening new mobile security stats, which spotlight Android as the mobile OS of choice for attackers.Cybercriminals target [...]
Et Tu, Google? Android Apps Can Also Secretly Copy Photos – New York Times (blog)
Et Tu, Google? Android Apps Can Also Secretly Copy PhotosNew York Times (blog)“We can confirm that there is no special permission required for an app to read pictures,” said Kevin Mahaffey, chief technology officer of Lookout, a company that makes Android security software. “This is based on Lookout's findings on all devices …and more » “android [...]
Seven Computer Security Fears to Shape 2012 – Technology Review (blog)
Seven Computer Security Fears to Shape 2012Technology Review (blog)The annual RSA computer security conference, in San Francisco this week, offers one of the world's greatest concentrations of well-founded paranoia. Experts from the highest levels of government mingle with enterprising hackers working for no one but …and more » “computer security” – Google News
