Google Will Simplify Motorola Mobility Focus on Bigger Launches – Forbes
Google Will Simplify Motorola Mobility Focus on Bigger LaunchesForbesIt also has the negative aspect of hacking that involves criminal activity: ComputerWorld posted about the growing concerns around Android security and Google will undoubtedly work to keep it safe and secure. Read Android Hackers Hone Skills in Russia.and more » “android security” – Google News
Is Google the hole in your Android security? – ExtremeTech
ExtremeTech Is Google the hole in your Android security?ExtremeTechBy Ryan Whitwam on March 16, 2012 at 10:15 am Android's pattern lock is often considered one of the least secure methods of keeping your phone's data away from prying eyes. Well, it appears that it's at least secure enough to stymie the FBI.Android pattern lock stumps [...]
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 [...]
Google Wallet Hack Raises Concerns Over Mobile Payment Security – eSecurity Planet
eSecurity Planet Google Wallet Hack Raises Concerns Over Mobile Payment SecurityeSecurity PlanetFollowing the disclosure of security vulnerabilities with Google Wallet on Android, Google disables prepaid cards and advises users to enable screen locks. By Sean Michael Kerner | February 13, 2012 What would happen if you lost your wallet to a thief?Google Wallet Vulnerabilities Highlight [...]
Android Security Woes: Google Wallet Threat Bad News for NFC Payments – CIO (blog)
CIO (blog) Android Security Woes: Google Wallet Threat Bad News for NFC PaymentsCIO (blog)New Google Wallet for Android security threats raise questions about the viability and public-willingness to adopt NFC mobile payments services, even though such services actually have the potential to improve payment security, says CIO.com's Al Sacco.Google Wallet Cracker Exposes PIN on Rooted [...]
Google Wallet Cracker Exposes PIN on Rooted Android Devices – PC Magazine
Google Wallet Cracker Exposes PIN on Rooted Android DevicesPC MagazineThese are all good steps to take for Android security, whether or not you use Google Wallet. Check Rubin's full post for full details as well as a video showing how easy it is to crack the PIN on a rooted phone. For more from Neil, [...]
Google Android: now secure – SC Magazine UK
Forbes Google Android: now secureSC Magazine UKLast week it issued statements on this issue; Adrian Ludwig, Android security engineer, said it frequently gets asked about how it defends users from malware and other threats and how a trustworthy experience can be maintained alongside Android's …Google's “Bouncer” may not protect us from all Android malwareAndroid Communityall [...]
Google Gets Serious About Android Security, Now Auto-Scans App Market For Malware – Forbes
TechWeekEurope UK Google Gets Serious About Android Security, Now Auto-Scans App Market For MalwareForbesOn Thursday, Google announced a new functionality in the application market for its mobile operating system that automatically scans new apps for known malware. The program, which the company is calling ”Bouncer,” also continues to run periodic …Google's Bouncer will boost Android [...]
Google reinforces Android’s security against malware – Generation NT (US)
Google reinforces Android's security against malwareGeneration NT (US)As the world's most widely used mobile platform, deployed on more than 250 million devices, it is hardly surprising that Android is targeted by malware. Google is taking the required precautions to make Android Market safer. The phenomenal growth of …and more » “android security” – Google News
Google Hacking for Penetration Testers
A self-respecting Google hacker spends hours trolling the Internet for juicy stuff. Firing off search after search, they thrive on the thrill of finding clean, mean, streamlined queries and get a real rush from sharing those queries and trading screenshots of their findings. I know because I’ve seen it with my own eyes. As the [...]
