Tag: security
Gooligan malware roots your phone, steals your Google account details
Security research outfit Check Point has revealed a malware campaign that targets users of lower versions of Android like Jelly Bean and Lollipop. This...
Tor Project throws down gauntlet at Google, puts out secure software prototype for Android
Security and privacy are some of the things that Android struggles with, and it’s pretty hard to get solid security and privacy on an...
Google touts better security and encryption for the Pixel
Android 7.1 Nougat is bringing with it a lot of new and improved security and encryption features that were preciously not seen in Marshmallow....
Yahoo reportedly used spam filters for court-ordered “spying” on emails
Would you voluntarily give permission to a company to monitor the emails of its users in order to stop possible terrorist activities on a...
Passwords can soon be sent through body parts
If you’re the type of person to constantly forget your password for various apps and accounts, and even doors and appliances, then you’d probably...
‘Selfie Pay’ from Mastercard now rolling out in Europe
If someone tells you that your selfies are pretty useless and pointless, you can now whip out your smartphone, show them your MasterCard app...
Windows Hello authentication could show up in Android
Some of you might not be familiar with Microsoft’s funky new way to sign in to devices powered by Windows 10, it’s called Windows...
Trend Micro says DressCode malware potentially dangerous for enterprises
We talked about the DressCode malware before. It’s malware that takes advantage of an Android device by creating botnets and generating illegal income for...
Yahoo admits massive data breach, 500m accounts possibly affected
It’s not a good day for those of you who continue to stick with Yahoo for their primary email accounts. At the very least,...
‘Disconnect Pro’ secures your Samsung device from trackers, free for a week
Whether you like it or not, your smartphone is not totally safe and secure. Any iOS or Android device can still be compromised simply...
Introducing the Project Zero Prize, Google’s very own Android bug hacking contest
If you’re still wondering why legitimate companies sponsor hackfests and hacking contests especially on their own products, this is because it is one of...
CallJam malware now in Google Play, racks up cash for hackers thru premium calls
Google has a difficult job trying to make sure all the apps within the Google Play Store – which is the primary repository and...