by Chris Smith, 7 months ago

Since we inevitably keep talking about malware in the Android ecosystem, and since we have already told you a bunch of times that Android 4.2 comes with some enhanced anti-malware security features, it’s time to…

by Gary Sims, 7 months ago

It is thought that the British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli said that are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics. With the release of F-Secure’s Q3 2012 Mobile Threat Report and a subsequent clarification, both…

by Robert Nelson, 7 months ago

It almost brings a little pain to still report on and mention Android Gingerbread, but in reality, it still remains the most used version of Android. And given that, it also remains the version of…

by Varun Raj, 7 months ago

Mobile security researches at NC State University have revealed a new vulnerability in the popular Android platform, including Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean, that makes these Android versions susceptible to SMSishing – or the act…

by Adrian Diaconescu, 7 months ago

We Android enthusiasts all like to brag about how awesome the openness of our “ecosystem” is and how the number of apps has increased lately to the point of tying up Apple’s App Store, but…

by Chris Smith, 7 months ago

Before Google unveiled Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, we saw a variety of leaks and reports that detailed potential new features for the company’s new Android OS version. Among them, one story detailed potential new security…

by Joe Hindy, 7 months ago

Getting a virus on one’s machine is always cause for concern. They can do some nasty stuff such as crashing computers, stealing personal info, and just being an all around nuisance. People often go to…

by J. Angelo Racoma, 8 months ago

A report by security experts indicates that as many as 185 million Android users around the world may be vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks. This means that even as the communications protocol is secure in itself,…

by Chris Smith, 8 months ago

We often talk about malware in the mobile space, and most reports out there usually paint Google’s mobile OS as an easier target for individuals that want to take advantage of security flaws in mobile…

by Chris Smith, 8 months ago

Google’s October 29 Nexus event is now confirmed, and we know from various reports that the company will unveil a new Android version during the Nexus 4 presentation, Android 4.2. We’ve seen various Android 4.2…

by Gary Sims, 8 months ago

A new version of the Play Store app has been released and it is starting to roll out to Android owners. Google Play Store 3.9.16 includes the ability to remove apps from the All Apps list. This…

by J. Angelo Racoma, 8 months ago

Smartphones have become a prevalent part of our lives, that we carry them anywhere — to work, to parties, to the bedroom, and even to the bathroom. This is why smartphones are also one of…

by Gary Sims, 9 months ago

About six weeks ago Duo Security released its X-Ray app, which was developed with funding from DARPA, that scans an Android device for known security vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities, which include privilege escalation bugs and flaws which allow the…

by Gary Sims, 9 months ago

The worldwide malware situation is getting worse and Android isn’t immune! According to the McAfee Threats Report: Second Quarter 2012, Q2 saw the biggest increase in all types of malware in the last four years. Over the period, 1.5 million new…

by Carl Parker, 9 months ago

Mobile security is one of the essential things you have to keep in mind when getting a new Android phone or tablet, or even when you have older gadgets with you. Adding layers and layers…