In this weekly feature, we like to examine a single Android threat and try to figure out what it means for regular users like you (dear reader). But this week, we’re going to look at the four categories of apps…
Monthly Archives: December 2014
Android continues to rule the smartphone world – in malware threats
The malware threats increase, account to Android being rated as the most popular smartphone platform around the globe right now, or is it due to the fact that it’s just fundamentally easier to attack? Whatever the case may be, Google’s…
Apple iOS, OS X universe reacts to WireLurker malware threat
Trending: The Best IT Resume Tips of 2014 FIRST LOOK: Firefox 34 SDN tools increase WAN efficiency Resources/White Papers network world Security All Security Access Control Application Security Compliance Malware/Cybercrime Mobile Security Network Security Security and Vulnerability Management LAN WAN…
Cyber threats, malware escalating for Android mobile device users, says joint …
More than 98 percent of mobile cyber threats target Android mobile device users, with about 175,000 new unique malicious programs detected in the first half of 2014 alone, according to a new joint Kapersky Lab and Interpol report released Oct.…
Malware Discovered In China Could Herald ‘New Era’ Of iOS And Mac Threats
Conventional wisdom suggests that the vast majority of mobile malware cases impact Android devices. Or at least that those who do not jailbreak their iPhones are safe from most threats — even Apple CEO Tim Cook has bashed Android for “dominating” the mobile…
WireLurker, Masque Attack malware only a threat for users who disable Apple’s …
By Daniel Eran Dilger Monday, November 10, 2014, 02:24 pm PT (05:24 pm ET) Despite headlines fretting of a “new era in OS X and iOS malware,” Apple’s security systems for iOS and OS X are working as intended to…
Complex Android malware believed to have infected up to 4.5M smartphones in …
As many as 4.5 million American Android smartphone users may have been fooled into somehow downloading a complex malicious program on their devices since January 2013, The New Yok Times reports, citing security company Lookout. FROM EARLIER: FTC cracks down…
Android malware threat rears its head again — and this time it means business
A malware threat first observed in 2012 has evolved and hijacked more than 4 million Android devices to send spam emails, buy event tickets in bulk and crack WordPress accounts. In its new and improved form, the threat is now putting…
Moto X 2014 Android Lollipop Updates Arrives, Again
The Moto X 2014 Android Lollipop update is again rolling out to users. At least, that’s true if reports directly from users are an accurate indication of what’s happening. Overnight Reddit users began reporting that they were being prompted by…
Posted in Android Updates Tagged with: Android Update, HTC update, LG update, Mobile update, Motorola update, Samsung update
Nexus Android 5.0.1 Lollipop Update Release Starts
Google’s Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update is rolling out now to select Nexus users including owners of the Nexus 9 and Nexus 7. Google’s Android 5.0.1 OTA will roll out slowly but those that know how to manually install Nexus Android…
Posted in Android Updates Tagged with: Android Update, HTC update, LG update, Mobile update, Motorola update, Samsung update
