iOS Kids Game Morphs into Underground Crypto Casino
A malicious ‘Jungle Run’ app tricked security protections to make it into the Apple App Store, scamming users out of money with a casino-like functionality.
Mobile Security
Russian expert give tips on how to protect yourself from "eavesdropping" on your smartphone
A smartphone can “eavesdrop” on its owner, said information and computer security expert Sergei Vakulin. In an interview with Radio Sputnik, he explained who might need to record conversations and how to protect sensitive informationSome smartphone app…
Joker Android Trojan Lands in Huawei AppGallery App Store
Ten variants of the Joker Android Trojan managed to slip into the Huawei AppGallery app store and were downloaded by more than 538,000 users, according to new data from Russian anti-malware vendor Doctor Web.
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Zero Trust: The Mobile Dimension
Hank Schless, senior security solutions manager at Lookout, discusses how to secure remote working via mobile devices.
LG Promises Three Years of OS Updates for Premium Android Smartphones
South Korean tech giant LG this week announced that it will continue to provide operating system updates to users of its premium Android smartphones, for up to three years.
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Adware Spreads via Fake TikTok App, Laptop Offers
Cybercriminals are encouraging users to send the “offers” via WhatsApp to their friends as well.
Cost of Sandboxing Prompts Shift to Memory-Safe Languages. A Little Too Late?
NEWS ANALYSIS: Google’s decision to promote Rust for low-level Android programming is another sign that the shelf-life for memory corruption mitigations are no match for the speed of in-the-wild exploit development.
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Fake Netflix App on Google Play Spreads Malware Via WhatsApp
The wormable malware spread from Android to Android by sending messages offering free Netflix Premium for 60 days.
Google Patches Critical Code Execution Vulnerability in Android
The April 2021 Android security bulletin published this week by Google describes more than 30 vulnerabilities in the mobile operating system, including a remote code execution flaw in the System component.
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15 Cybersecurity Pitfalls and Fixes for SMBs
In this roundtable, security experts focus on smaller businesses offer real-world advice for actionable ways to shore up defenses using fewer resources.