Symantec launches massive ‘Android malware’ scare campaign — extreme caution … – Computerworld (blog)
TechWeekEurope UK Symantec launches massive 'Android malware' scare campaign — extreme caution …Computerworld (blog)Even Lookout, an Android security software vendor that usually throws the term "Android malware" around every chance it gets, is countering Symantec's claims. In a blog posted on its website, Lookout echoed the above-mentioned points, noting that the …'Androidophobia' Hits the Web [...]
Insecure Android a myth, Motorola exec says – Computerworld
Insecure Android a myth, Motorola exec saysComputerworldMotorola gained the security technology with its acquisition of 3LM, a maker of Android security and device management tools last year. Other makers of Android-based devices, such as HTC and Sony, have struck agreements with Motorola to license the 3LM …and more » “android security” – Google News
Sprint disables Carrier IQ software on its handsets – Computerworld
Bloomberg Sprint disables Carrier IQ software on its handsetsComputerworldBy Jaikumar Vijayan Computerworld – Sprint, the biggest user of Carrier IQ's software, said Friday it has disabled use of the tool in response to customer concerns. The wireless carrier is no longer collecting data using the tool and is evaluating its …Sprint: Carrier IQ has been [...]
Sprint says 26M handsets have Carrier IQ; AT&T claims 900K – Computerworld
Bloomberg Sprint says 26M handsets have Carrier IQ; AT&T claims 900KComputerworldBy Jaikumar Vijayan Computerworld – Documents filed in response to a US lawmaker's request show that Sprint is by far the biggest user of Carrier IQ's software, with more than 26 million handsets featuring the controversial mobile tracking tool. …Carriers, manufacturers fess up to Carrier [...]
Carrier IQ humbled, grilled by Feds – Computerworld (blog)
The Guardian Carrier IQ humbled, grilled by FedsComputerworld (blog)Carrier IQ has been interviewed by the FCC and FTC in the ongoing row over smartphone privacy (or lack of it). The company says it wishes it could turn back time and handle things differently. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers scoff and mock. …Carrier IQ faces US probeThe [...]
European regulators start investigating Carrier IQ – Computerworld
Forbes European regulators start investigating Carrier IQComputerworldBy Mikael Ricknäs IDG News Service – Organizations and regulators across Europe, including Germany, have started looking into the use of Carrier IQ's tracking software, to ensure that mobile phone vendors and operators are not violating users' privacy. …Carrier IQ, the UK Mobile Networks, and the Data Protection ActForbes [...]
Inside Carrier IQ-gate – Computerworld
USA Today Inside Carrier IQ-gateComputerworldA security researcher named Trevor Eckhart posted a video Tuesday showing Carrier IQ software harvesting personal data without permission or even the option to turn it off. According to the video, Carrier IQ gathers and logs every physical button …Carrier IQ Gets Scrooged For The HolidaysInformationWeek AT&T, Sprint Sued by Customers [...]
Will cyberthugs exploit Google Plus ‘identity service’ for spear phishing attacks? – Computerworld
While some people thought Facebook wanted to issue your Internet driver’s license, Google’s insistence for real names in G+ profiles as an “identity service” seems to be shooting for the right to be your “trusted” online ID passport. But using a …
Was this the email that took down RSA? – Computerworld Australia
But researchers at F-Secure believe that it was enough to break into one of the most respected computer security companies on the planet, and a first step in a complex attack that ultimately … to find his needle in the Virus Total haystack.
Security experts knock Google on PC infection warnings – Computerworld
But some security experts are leery of Google’s move. The warning appears as a bright yellow banner that reads “Your computer appears to be infected,” at the top of the page after users conduct a search with Google. “It appears that your computer is …
