Security News

Malware-Laced Porn Apps Behind Wave of Android Lockscreen Attacks (Threatpost)
2016-05-14 12:50

Dell SonicWALL Threats Research Team says incidents of Android lockscreen malware masquerading as porn apps is a growing concern.

FTC Investigating Android Patching Practices (Schneier on Security)
2016-05-11 19:37

It's a known truth that most Android vulnerabilities don't get patched. It's not Google's fault. They release the patches, but the phone carriers don't push them down to their smartphone users....

Viking Horde Malware Co-Ops Android Devices for Ad Fraud (Threatpost)
2016-05-11 16:43

The Viking Horde Android malware campaign can leverage victims' phones for ad fraud, carry out DDoS attacks, send spam, and more, researchers warn.