Tag: security
Google Glass QR code exploit quietly patched
Google Glass had a security issue that dealt with QR codes. Google has already taken care of the issue, which means those wearing Glass...
CyanogenMod SecureSMS messaging currently in “active development”
Koushik Dutta hasn't offered anything specific in terms of when the SecureSMS option would be available for CyanogenMod users, however he has recently confirmed...
CyanogenMod 10.1.2 arrives as “yet another” security update
If you happen to be running CyanogenMod 10.1 there is another update ready and available. This latest, not to be confused with the one...
Heml.is secure messaging app reaches funding goal
We first heard talk of the Heml.is secure messaging app a few days back and as of a bit more recent, it looks like...
CyanogenMod 10.1.1 update arrives with “Master Key” fix
The latest CyanogenMod update has come available. This update will bring your handset up to version 10.1.1, but instead of arriving with a changelog...
Bluebox Security app scans for Master Key vulnerability
Bluebox Security began talking about the Master Key exploit recently and it seems to be a popular topic amongst Android users. The original reports...
Google releases fix in response to “Master Key” exploit
Google has released a fix in response to Bluebox Security’s claim to have found a vulnerability in the security model of Android. One that...
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....
DuckDuckGo private search engine app sneaks into the Play Store
If you're looking to stay anonymous and out of sight from prying eyes, the popular site DuckDuckGo might be worth checking out. Growing rapidly...
Google expands BYOD management for Android devices
Google has been rather friendly with the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) and enterprise crowd. In fact it wasn't all that long ago when we saw the...
FingerQ case rocks a built-in fingerprint scanner
Do we really need fingerprint scanners on our smartphones? You can hide messages from the government if used right! According to a few case...