Security experts identified that the SonicSpy Android Spyware is being used to generate a lot of malicious apps for the mobile operating system. In several months time the hackers have been able to create over 1000 virus instances, some of…
Security engineers discovered that the SLocker Android ransomware family code base has been published in a decompiled (raw) form. This allows every hacker This is a prominent threat that has produced many strains ever since its first iteration. SLocker Android…
A new modification of the Svpeng Android malware has just been reported by security experts. It is able to steal sensitive information from the infected devices and includes a lot of advanced features. Related Story: Lipizzan Android Malware Could Spy…
Security researchers demonstrated a powerful Android hacking tool called AVPASS that is able to evade detection from almost all mobile antivirus software. A mass demonstration is scheduled at the annual Black Hat USA conference during the briefings that are going…
WikiLeaks reported that the CIA is involved in the creation and coordination of a dangerous Android malware called HighRise. The report showcases the full features of HighRise as well as a copy of the Users Guide. Related Story: BothanSpy, Gyrfalcon…
Duo Security has analyzed the security state of 4.6 million endpoint devices including 3.5 million mobile phones. The devices have been taken from various industries and world regions which makes the analysis quite comprehensive and indicative. The study was based…
The Android operating system has a restriction to block the installation of applications outside Play Store. Switching to “unknown sources” is a very bad idea regarding the security of the device, and any many security experts would confirm this. Interestingly,…
Are you an Android device user? If so, you should be extremely cautious not to become a victim of malware hiding in app stores. Security researchers at G Data say that 750,000 new Android malware apps have been discovered only…
Despite being used by millions of users worldwide, Android continues to be prone to various exploits. Unfortunately, the operating system is often targeted by suspicious apps that smartly trick the user into installing them. This happens mainly because malicious apps…
Mobile application security company Kryptowire has just disclosed a pre-installed backdoor on more than 700 Android devices. The backdoor transmits data to a server in China every 72 hours. The firmware could target specific users and text messages matching remotely…
Android devices have become increasingly more secure and this is all fine and well, but what is the sense in malware when apps can request from users to accept almost insane permissions over the phone. The situation with some apps…
