Experts Demonstrate Security Holes in Android with Exploitation Framework

Experts Demonstrate Security Holes in Android with Exploitation Framework

Researchers will release the Android Framework for Exploitation in September

Symantec Updates Mobile Portfolio, Launches “Mobile Security” for Android

Symantec Updates Mobile Portfolio, Launches “Mobile Security” for Android

Symantec Mobile Management for Configuration Manager has also been included

Shady Android “Store” App Sends Victim’s GPS Location to Cybercriminals

Shady Android “Store” App Sends Victim’s GPS Location to Cybercriminals

The attackers may be attempting to gather data on Wi-Fi networks

25,000 Pieces of Android Malware Found in Q2 2012 (Infographic)

25,000 Pieces of Android Malware Found in Q2 2012 (Infographic)

The number of malicious elements is much higher than anyone predicted

Trojan Hides on Google Play as “Super Mario” and “GTA 3 Moscow City”

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

Man-in-the-Mobile Attacks Target the Bank Accounts of Android Users

Man-in-the-Mobile Attacks Target the Bank Accounts of Android Users

Individuals from Spain, Portugal, Germany and the Netherlands are potential victims

Android “Botnet” Might Involve Yahoo! Mail Session Hijacking, Experts Say

Android “Botnet” Might Involve Yahoo! Mail Session Hijacking, Experts Say

Lookout researchers present a plausible theory regarding the alleged botnet

Controversy: Google Says Android Spam Botnet Does Not Exist

Controversy: Google Says Android Spam Botnet Does Not Exist

Some security researchers agree, but others still believe that malware is to blame

Phonebook-Stealing Trojan Found on Apple App Store and Google Play (Updated)

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

Android Botnet Used to Advertise Shady Pharmacy Sites, Experts Find

Android Botnet Used to Advertise Shady Pharmacy Sites, Experts Find

The spam messages are sent via Yahoo's free email service

Video: Researchers Develop Rootkit to Highlight Flaws in Android 4.0.4

Video: Researchers Develop Rootkit to Highlight Flaws in Android 4.0.4

The malware could replace the legitimate browser with a malicious one

Boxer SMS Trojan Advertised as Firefox for Android

Boxer SMS Trojan Advertised as Firefox for Android

Users may be tricked into installing the fake app multiple times

RiskRanker Detects Mobile Threats Without Relying on Malware Signatures

RiskRanker Detects Mobile Threats Without Relying on Malware Signatures

An innovative solution developed by experts from NQ Mobile and North Carolina University

Softpedia Exclusive Interview: Georgia Weidman on the Android Permission Model

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

ZitMo Malware Hides as Android Security Suit Premium

ZitMo Malware Hides as Android Security Suit Premium

The malicious element is designed to steal SMSs and other system information

Tokyo Police Arrests 6 Men Suspected of Spreading Android Virus

Tokyo Police Arrests 6 Men Suspected of Spreading Android Virus

The fraudsters earned $250,000 (190,000 EUR) from 211 individuals

F-Secure: New Zsone Android Malware May Be Developed

F-Secure: New Zsone Android Malware May Be Developed

The SMS interception routine was found to be different in the analyzed sample

 
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