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…
