How parents can assess the suitability of apps for their kids

We now spend longer on our smartphones and tablets than ever before, with more powerful and cheaper devices having a massive impact on our lives. One of the biggest reasons for this shift away from desktop computers and other forms of entertainment is down to the ever-growing popularity of mobile apps, which have, since 2008, … More How parents can assess the suitability of apps for their kids

Over 100,000 mobile phones and laptops left in UK bars each year

New study reveals that life size skeletons, inflatable elephants and over a hundred thousand mobile phones are just some of the things left in UK bars each year Just in time for the Christmas party season, a new study from internet security firm ESET has revealed that UK bars guzzle up a staggering 138,000 mobile … More Over 100,000 mobile phones and laptops left in UK bars each year

3 recommendations that can make your applications safer

In today’s fast-paced world, software developers are often pushed to their limits, especially when it comes to working on projects with strict deadlines (and often commissioned at short notice). These “quick deliveries” come with a price though, as unwanted flaws and vulnerabilities may sneak into the code. But there are ways of mitigating these risks, … More 3 recommendations that can make your applications safer

New YiSpecter malware attacks iOS devices without jailbreak

Researchers have discovered a new type of iOS malware, which they say can “attack both jailbroken and non-jailbroken” devices. The team from Palo Alto Networks reported that the malicious software, which it has dubbed YiSpecter, is unlike any other iOS malware that it has come across. ESET has detected this malware as a trojan with … More New YiSpecter malware attacks iOS devices without jailbreak

Apple removes hundreds of malicious apps after major malware attack

Apple has removed more than 300 malware-infected apps after confirming the first major breach to its iOS app store, reports The Guardian. The company confirmed on Sunday that it was cleaning up the store after finding a malicious program, dubbed XcodeGhost, was embedded into hundreds of legitimate apps. The malicious code was concealed in a counterfeit … More Apple removes hundreds of malicious apps after major malware attack