Tag: Mobile Security
Android Master Key exploit “could affect” 900 million devices
Bluebox Security has recently gone public with an exploit that is said to be able to affect up to 900 million Android phones....
Sony ‘my Xperia’ mobile security service rolling out globally
We were given an early look at the 'my Xperia' mobile security service when Sony rolled it out in beta form back in late-January....
Lookout app update protects against the Samsung lockscreen ‘hack’
A short while back we saw the 'hack' that affected some Samsung devices. The initial reports were shown to affect the Galaxy Note II,...
Sony “my Xperia” remote security launches in beta
Sony previously trademarked the term "my Xperia" and while it seemed logical to think they were planning to roll-out a service of some kind...
Google preparing to delete passwords in favor of NFC security
It looks like the future of passwords are at stake. Some new details have surfaced that Google will soon replace the way we use...
FCC and Lookout launch the Smartphone Security Checker
The FCC, along with some contributor partners have recently launched a tool aimed at smartphone users. Or more specifically, new smartphone users. The tool...
XDA developers discover S Memo saves passwords in plain text
If you use S Memo and happen to have a rooted device, you might want to pay attention to this next bit of news:...
Premium phone number scams and malware on the rise, says Symantec
Android is taking the world by storm, and unfortunately, that means that scammers and hackers are coming along for the ride. Security firm Symantec...
Android Malware issue pops up again
Just last week Google removed around two dozen applications from the market because of more Malware and virus problems. Apparently there were leftovers from...
Android Malware Apps get official attention …
Recently there's been some concern about malware in the Android Marketplace. Hackers have been repackaging legitimate Android applications with spyware embedded and resubmitting...
Android Virus Alert! SW.SecurePhone and SW.Qieting in the background
Attention Android Users, looks like we may have another small virus issue at hand. Reports like this have came out before. Whether you think...
Motorla buys 3LM, stakes claim in Android Security market
Hackers have one simple rule: the larger the footprint a platform has online, the easier it is for hackers to go after. PCs learned...