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Android botnet abuses people’s phones for SMS spam – ITworld.com

Android botnet abuses people's phones for SMS spam
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Android botnet abuses people's phones for SMS spam. Security vendor Cloudmark says it is the first time they've detected a botnet that abuses other people's phones to send spam. By Jeremy Kirk, IDG News Service | Security, Android, android security

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Android malware uses motion to log keystrokes – ITworld.com

Android malware uses motion to log keystrokes
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It's a proof of concept designed to demonstrate another Android security weakness: installed apps get free access to motion sensors and other data they can use to find the really sensitive information. The exploit is similar to one developed in August

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BlackBerry still trumps Android for security, analysis finds – ITworld.com


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BlackBerry still trumps Android for security, analysis finds
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April 13, 2012, 8:14 AM — RIM's BlackBerry remains the clear leader in mobile security with market share leader Android lagging badly, a 'strengths and weakness' analysis of the four big platforms has concluded. Enterprise Readiness of Consumer Mobile
BlackBerry 7 is the safest OS for enterprise users: Trend MicroPhone Mantra

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Computer security film from 1990 just as relevant today – ITworld.com

Computer security film from 1990 just as relevant today
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By Keith Shaw Add a new comment February 15, 2012, 12:02 PM — Anyone training an end user today about computer security would be well advised to add the following video to their syllabus – sure, it's a 1990 video from AT&T with some cheesy graphics

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