Tag: security
How to Set Up Parental Controls on Android
Android tablets are useful not only for work and studies. Parents and children alike find such mobile devices serve many different purposes may it be...
FCC, FTC concerned about security patches, asks manufacturers, carriers about patching policies
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is doing an inquiry into how gadget manufacturers and mobile carriers are getting security patches to their users....
Defending Android N’s media stack from Stagefright-like attacks
Last year, the Stagefright bug caused relative panic in the Android world because it was discovered that hackers could access your personal data collect...
Critical Android vulnerability allows hack of Qualcomm-powered devices
A critical vulnerability in Android has been made public, and it specifically points to devices that are powered by Qualcomm chipsets. If you realize...
Android security patch now renamed to Android Security Bulletin, patch for May now rolling...
Ever since the threat of Stagefright gripped the Android world, Google has promised to put out monthly security patches that would deal with the...
Research shows Waze vulnerability to hackers, 3rd party monitors
Your location and info when traveling around the city is one of the things that should be protected, among other things. But what if...
HTC to develop secure mobile solutions with Northrop Grumman
With cybersecurity being a main concern for a lot of OEMs and mobile device end users as well, it’s no wonder that a lot...
WhatsApp now has full end-to-end encryption for messages, calls, files
Encryption is still the word of the moment as the debate is ongoing on whether or not OEMs and brands should provide backdoor access...
Nexus security patch for April now out via OTA
Last month’s Nexus security patch was filled with a balance between performance and security fixes. We’re glad to inform you that this month’s security...
Stagefright attack ‘thinks’ before it infects your phone
Most people will think they won’t really know what how scary a Stagefright infection of their phone is, and that’s because it does take...
Locker app wipes your phone if lost or stolen
Remotely wiping your smartphone or tablet when it has been lost or stolen is an essential feature that your device or an app installed...
Encrypted email service ProtonMail now has an Android app
With encryption issues and private citizen privacy rights being a source of constant debate among government institutions, tech companies, and the citizens themselves, services...