Security News

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.

Scourge of Android Overlay Malware on Rise (Threatpost)
2016-04-28 17:12

The black market for malicious Android software is heating up thanks to a rise in popularity of overlay malware.

Exploit kit targets Android devices, delivers ransomware (Help Net Security)
2016-04-25 21:54

Ransomware hitting mobile devices is not nearly as widespread as that which targets computers, but Blue Coat researchers have discovered something even less unusual: mobile ransomware delivered...

Android Ransomware Attacks Using Towelroot, Hacking Team Exploits (Threatpost)
2016-04-25 19:36

Drive-by exploits install ransomware on outdated Android devices using a stolen Hacking Team exploit and the first weaponized Towelroot attack.