Apple is busy today cleaning up apps from its App Store in China found to be infected with malware that can allow attackers to steal data about the users. The compromise—dubbed XcodeGhost–was discovered in Apple’s Chinese App Store and impacts […]
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Security researchers from Check Point claim that a flaw in the Web app version of WhatsApp could put as many as 200 million users at risk. The “MaliciousCard” vulnerabilities could enable an attacker to assume complete control of the victim’s
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Another malware that seems to be relatively popular due to convenience are Remote Access Trojans. A few have surfaced on Android, sharing many of the same “sold as a package”-type deals you would see with their PC counterparts. Dendroid is a
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One piece of malware that never seems to stop is Premium SMS Malware. It’s highly unlikely, due to scanners like Bouncer and Verify Apps that you would encounter such malware on the Play Store. Although, PUAs (potentially unwanted apps) exist
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Malicious apps are out in the wild, but some have even snuck by the official scanners in Google and Amazon stores on Android. And with apps requiring more and more permissions for seemingly straightforward tasks, it can sometimes fall on
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While mobile threats are new to the game in comparison to desktop malware, the targets are becoming more predominant in the everyday life of users. With the number of mobile devices increasing, it is no wonder that thieves are working
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July 4th marks the peak of summer here in the United States, and with it brings an uptick in travel. Whether you’re taking a personal holiday or a business trip, traveling by car or by plane, planning a quick jaunt
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Since the year 2014, the disparity between mobile and desktop users is growing at an ever increasing rate, with mobile in the lead. This is not surprising due to the affordability and ease of using mobile devices. It is now
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