- Security
- By Eduard Kovacs
- August 6th, 2012
Experts Demonstrate Security Holes in Android with Exploitation Framework
Researchers will release the Android Framework for Exploitation in September
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- July 18th, 2012
Symantec Updates Mobile Portfolio, Launches “Mobile Security” for Android
Symantec Mobile Management for Configuration Manager has also been included
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- July 18th, 2012
Shady Android “Store” App Sends Victim’s GPS Location to Cybercriminals
The attackers may be attempting to gather data on Wi-Fi networks
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- July 17th, 2012
25,000 Pieces of Android Malware Found in Q2 2012 (Infographic)
The number of malicious elements is much higher than anyone predicted
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- July 11th, 2012
Trojan Hides on Google Play as “Super Mario” and “GTA 3 Moscow City”
The malware uses a remote payload to remain undetected on the app market
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- July 10th, 2012
Man-in-the-Mobile Attacks Target the Bank Accounts of Android Users
Individuals from Spain, Portugal, Germany and the Netherlands are potential victims
- Hacking News
- By Eduard Kovacs
- July 9th, 2012
Android “Botnet” Might Involve Yahoo! Mail Session Hijacking, Experts Say
Lookout researchers present a plausible theory regarding the alleged botnet
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- July 6th, 2012
Controversy: Google Says Android Spam Botnet Does Not Exist
Some security researchers agree, but others still believe that malware is to blame
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- July 5th, 2012
Phonebook-Stealing Trojan Found on Apple App Store and Google Play (Updated)
The malware is designed to send SMS spam to all the numbers from the victim's contact list
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- July 5th, 2012
Android Botnet Used to Advertise Shady Pharmacy Sites, Experts Find
The spam messages are sent via Yahoo's free email service
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- July 3rd, 2012
Video: Researchers Develop Rootkit to Highlight Flaws in Android 4.0.4
The malware could replace the legitimate browser with a malicious one
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- July 3rd, 2012
Boxer SMS Trojan Advertised as Firefox for Android
Users may be tricked into installing the fake app multiple times
- Security Fixes and Improvements
- By Eduard Kovacs
- June 29th, 2012
RiskRanker Detects Mobile Threats Without Relying on Malware Signatures
An innovative solution developed by experts from NQ Mobile and North Carolina University
- Interviews
- By Eduard Kovacs
- June 23rd, 2012
Softpedia Exclusive Interview: Georgia Weidman on the Android Permission Model
We had the opportunity to talk to the expert at Hack in the Box 2012 Amsterdam
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- June 19th, 2012
ZitMo Malware Hides as Android Security Suit Premium
The malicious element is designed to steal SMSs and other system information
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- June 18th, 2012
Tokyo Police Arrests 6 Men Suspected of Spreading Android Virus
The fraudsters earned $250,000 (190,000 EUR) from 211 individuals
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- May 31st, 2012
F-Secure: New Zsone Android Malware May Be Developed
The SMS interception routine was found to be different in the analyzed sample