Security ArchitectureTalk stresses IoT concerns as today’s problemsDanielle WalkerJune 19, 2014At SC Congress Toronto, industry experts gave insight on security concerns introduced by the influx on internet-connected devices.
Security ArchitectureGoogle shuts down malicious ‘Google Play Stoy’ appTeri RobinsonJune 19, 2014Working with researchers from FireEye, Google rebuffed a nasty malware app that would let hackers take bank passwords and other data from Android devices.
Security ArchitectureChinese Android phone has built-in spywareDanielle WalkerJune 18, 2014A security firm in Germany, G Data, analyzed the malware on the Star N9500 phone.
Security ArchitectureAndroid malware intercepts SMS, furthers fraud schemeDanielle WalkerJune 18, 2014The mobile malware, ANDROIDOS_RUSMS.A, has primarily struck users in Taiwan.
Security ArchitectureTowelroot app exploit that ‘roots’ Android devices could be repackaged by attackersAdam GreenbergJune 17, 2014An exploit being used by an application to 'root' Android devices could be repackaged by attackers to compromise cell phones.
Security ArchitectureBusinesses behind “cramming” scheme surrender over $10M in assetsDanielle WalkerJune 16, 2014The defendants were allegedly behind unauthorized charges to consumers cell phone bills.
Security ArchitectureAndroid ‘SMS Stealer’ hides in World Cup-themed appsDanielle WalkerJune 13, 2014Trend Micro detected over 375 spurious apps spreading mobile malware to soccer fans.
Security ArchitectureiOS 8 to randomize devices vulnerable to Wi-Fi trackingDanielle WalkerJune 12, 2014Over the weekend, a Swiss researcher took note of the coming feature.