Security News > 2016 > April

Screen overlay Android malware is on the rise (Help Net Security)
2016-04-29 17:24

As predicted, the ability to lay screens over legitimate (e.g. banking) apps is becoming a crucial feature for the success of Android malware. The capability was first seen in the GM Bot malware,...

Google Patches 9 Security Flaws in New Chrome Browser Build (Threatpost)
2016-04-29 17:24

Five Chrome bug bounty hunters split $14,000 in rewards as Google patches nine security flaws in its browser, four are labeled “high”.

Phony Google Update Spreads Data-Stealing Android Malware (Threatpost)
2016-04-29 16:52

A phony Google update is moving malware onto Android devices. The malware harvests call and SMS information and can steal credit card data.