Tag: Mobile Security
Google updates Android security, app scanning
Google has announced an update to their app security protocol for Android, which will now continuously scan your devices for nefarious app activity. Prior...
Heartbleed only an issue for Android 4.1.1
There has been plenty of talk regarding "Heartbleed" lately. For those who may have somehow missed that story, the simple version is that Heartbleed...
LastPass on Android can now autofill app logins
Security on Android apps has gotten easier, or at least more convenient, that is, if you're using LastPass' password management. The service has just...
Next Android version may have enterprise security in mind
One truth remains a hurdle for Android: it’s just not a great platform for enterprise. From a consumer perspective, Android is plenty secure. For...
Snoopy drone can be used to spy on mobile users
If you thought drones, especially those that can be used to deliver your packages, were cool, you might want to think again when you...
Lookout reports on Dendroid malware creation tool
Malware on Android, though controversial, isn't exactly a new topic. But seeing a complete development suite that helps others create malware that has managed...
FreedomPop “Snowden Phone” is the ultimate anonymous smartphone
The "Snowden Phone", or it's more formal name of Privacy Phone, is just one in the latest series of security and privacy conscious smartphones...
Google Play Services update will have big effect on malware, Android security
An incoming update to Play Services has some big security implications. Currently, Google verifies apps at a few different points, but there is no...
Blackphone secure Android smartphone hands-on
The Blackphone, a secure Android smartphone was teased a bit back in the middle of January. At the time they were talking about showing...
Flappy Bird clones landing with malware threat
Despite being removed from the Play Store, the story of Flappy Bird doesn't seem to be over just yet. Earlier this morning we learned...
Android pointed to as main malware target
According to a new report from Cisco, Android was the target for 99% of all mobile malware last year. Unsurprisingly, Android users also have...
Blackphone secure Android smartphone teased ahead of MWC unveil
The fact a smartphone is going to be announced next month during Mobile World Congress comes with little in terms of surprise, however diving...