Security News

Android Malware Exploits Dirty COW Vulnerability
2017-09-26 16:06

A recently discovered piece of Android malware is exploiting the infamous "Dirty COW" Linux vulnerability discover read more

Google Discloses Critical Wi-Fi Flaws Affecting iOS, Android
2017-09-26 15:17

Google Project Zero has disclosed the details of two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities affecting the Broadcom Wi-Fi chips found in many Android and iOS devices. read more

First Android Malware Found Exploiting Dirty COW Linux Flaw to Gain Root Privileges
2017-09-26 06:57

Nearly a year after the disclosure of the Dirty COW vulnerability that affected the Linux kernel, cybercriminals have started exploiting the vulnerability against Android users, researchers have...

Android Lockscreen Patterns Less Secure Than PINs
2017-09-25 18:17

Researchers settle PIN versus pattern debate with study that proves a low-tech hack makes cracking an unlock screen simple.

Android unlock patterns are a boon for shoulder surfing attackers
2017-09-25 14:36

The “swiping” unlock patterns typical for Android devices are considerably easier for attackers to discern than PIN combinations. In fact, after only one observation of a user entering the...

What’s New In Android 8.0 Oreo Security
2017-09-22 14:00

Google’s Android security team has turned a corner with 8.0 Oreo, reducing the attack surface, compartmentalizing components and beefing up protection against rogue apps.

Android AV App Collected Data on Tens of Millions Users
2017-09-19 17:20

Tens of millions of Android users potentially had their information collected by a security application distributed through Google Play, Check Point security researchers warn. read more

New "Red Alert" Android Banking Trojan Emerges
2017-09-19 15:27

A recently discovered Android banking Trojan features a bot and command and control panel fully written from scratch, SfyLabs has discovered. read more

Red Alert 2.0: New Android Banking Trojan for Sale on Hacking Forums
2017-09-19 03:42

The Recent discoveries of dangerous variants of the Android banking Trojan families, including Faketoken, Svpeng, and BankBot, present a significant threat to online users who may have their login...

Yet Another Android Malware Infects Over 4.2 Million Google Play Store Users
2017-09-15 03:04

Even after so many efforts by Google, malicious apps somehow managed to fool its Play Store's anti-malware protections and infect people with malicious software. The same happened once again when...