1Password 4 for Android released
AgileBits has released 1Password 4 for Android, a pixel-to-bit reinvention of its industry-commanding password manager and secure wallet for Android phones and tablets. As a …
ESET analyzes first Android file-encrypting, TOR-enabled ransomware
One year ago, Android Defender, a hybrid comprising characteristics of a rogue AV and ransomware (the lockscreen type, not a file-encryptor) was discovered. Last month we saw …
Cupid exploits Heartbleed bug on WiFi networks and Android
Nearly two months have passed since the public revelation of the Heartbleed bug affecting the widely used open source cryptographic library OpenSSL. The reaction of the …
Fake Android soccer gaming apps just show ads
As the soccer world cup in Brazil is coming close, the offering of soccer-related apps on the Google Play store is big, at least 125 different vuvuzela apps are available. …
Outlook for Android fails to keep emails confidential
Did you know that Outlook and many other email and mobile messaging Android apps store your emails and messages on the device’s SD card, unencrypted, and accessible to …
Apps on your Android phone can take photos without you knowing
A researcher has demonstrated that it’s possible for malicious attackers to create an Android app that will surreptitiously take pictures and upload them to a remote …
Mobile app for single sign-on access to thousands of applications
Ping Identity announced a native mobile application that delivers single sign-on (SSO) access to thousands of applications from any device. Available for iOS and Android, the …
iBanking Android malware disguised as legitimate apps
On underground cybercrime markets, iBanking is a well-known piece of malware, and one of the most expensive ones, too. “iBanking often masquerades as legitimate social …
Free privacy and security scans with McAfee Mobile Security
McAfee announced the latest version of McAfee Mobile Security that now enables consumers to run free privacy and security scans. These scans allow users to identify apps that …
Fake mobile AV apps sold on Google Play and Windows Phone Store
Remember when the popular but totally useless security app named Virus Shield appeared for sale on Google Play and netted its creators over $40,000 before being removed from …
Wi-Fi Smart Plug: Control devices from anywhere
D-Link announced the Wi-Fi Smart Plug (DSP-W215), which allows users to monitor and control their home’s electronic devices from anywhere. Using the free mydlink app for …
Android “Police Locker” ransomware set to attack
Android users might soon become victims of “Police Locker” ransomware, if they haven’t already, warns the researcher behind the Malware don’t need …