Tag: Android Security
Apps used by millions of users susceptible to email and password theft
A new security breach has been found in many Android apps that could compromise users' email accounts, bank information, and social networking credentials. The...
CyanogenMod decides root access should be optional
Devices running custom ROM's have always been rooted. This is just how things are in the world of Android. Root gives you full control...
Google vulnerability reward program could really tighten up security for Android
I've known about Chrome's vulnerability reward program for quite some time, but never considered moving the design over to Android. Reddit user CunningLogic suggests...
McAfee and NTT DOCOMO extend partnership for securing Android devices
The number of hacks and malicious software that is aimed at Android users its constantly growing. Android users that have no virus and malware...
Apps suspended from Android Market after Plankton malicious code discovered
A security researcher has discovered a new malicious code on the Android Market that was circulating in some apps. The code is called Plankton...
New Malware from the Folks That Brought You DroidDream
It's been a few months since we first reported on the outbreak of "Droid Dream," a piece of malware which was found present on...
Google Rolling Out Fix for Android Security over Wifi
Over the last few days there has been some talk regarding another security issue in Google's Android OS. Apparently there is a problem where...
Google fills Android Market XSS hole
Google has filled a security hole in the Android Market that would allow the installation of apps onto a user's device without the user's...
Motorola unveils plans to make Android secure
Both the iPhone and the Blackberry line of smartphones have robust security features that make them appealing to corporations that need to be able...