The black market economy behind ransomware is flourishing – Gears Of Biz


Gears Of Biz

The black market economy behind ransomware is flourishing
Gears Of Biz
Based on the research, the products available on the market are diverse, ranging from lockscreen ransomware targeting Android devices (for just $ 1.00), to custom ransomware including source code (for $ 1,000+). For software developers, the appeal of …

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Chrome For Android Adds Ability To View Saved Passwords – Android Headlines

Chrome For Android Adds Ability To View Saved Passwords
Android Headlines
Keep in mind that before you can actually view your saved passwords only after you are able to confirm your lock screen security credentials, assuming your lock screen security has been enabled to begin with. For security purposes, Google has blocked

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DoubleLocker ransomware: Evil offspring of dangerous Android … – TechGenix (blog)


TechGenix (blog)

DoubleLocker ransomware: Evil offspring of dangerous Android …
TechGenix (blog)
In July, researchers noticed a new banking Trojan virus that was attacking Android devices. Dubbed Android.BankBot.211.origin, the main method of distribution …

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Dating apps may not be secure: Kaspersky researchers detail risk – SlashGear


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Dating apps may not be secure: Kaspersky researchers detail risk
SlashGear
For example, the researchers found that the Android versions of Paktor, Tinder and Bumble upload images in unencrypted HTTP, leaving them vulnerable if the user is on an unsecured WiFi network. The same is reportedly true for the iOS version of Badoo.

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