Tag: mobile

Android users: Beware these popularity-faking tricks on Google Play

June 11, 2018

Tricksters have been misleading users about the functionality of apps by displaying bogus download numbers. It seems that tricksters on Google Play have found another way to make their deceptive apps appear more trustworthy to users – that is, at least at first sight. The trick takes advantage of the fact that apart from the app icon … More Android users: Beware these popularity-faking tricks on Google Play

Over 3,300 Android apps may be violating kids’ privacy, study says

April 26, 2018

Researchers find that a great portion of popular children’s apps may run afoul of US privacy legislation by improperly collecting data – albeit often probably unintentionally. A response from Google to the unflattering findings wasn’t long in coming. More than 3,300 children-oriented Android apps on Google Play are possibly gathering kids’ data in an improper … More Over 3,300 Android apps may be violating kids’ privacy, study says

Tricks that cybercriminals use, to hide in your phone

March 16, 2018

While analysts figure out new methodologies for analyzing malware and users begin to understand how all this works, cybercriminals are seeking new ways to hide in phones and compromise devices. The convoluted tricks used to increase the effectiveness of their attacks can be grouped into two distinct categories: First, Social Engineering strategies that seek to … More Tricks that cybercriminals use, to hide in your phone

Android ransomware in 2017: Innovative infiltration and rougher extortion

February 15, 2018

2017 was without a doubt the year of ransomware. Users and businesses worldwide had to cope with the fallout of massive campaigns such as Petya or WannaCryptor, and put up with damages that surpassed the multibillion mark. However, it wasn’t just PC ransomware that made headlines, as authors of Android malware were also looking for new … More Android ransomware in 2017: Innovative infiltration and rougher extortion

ESET to expose latest security and privacy risks of smart home devices at Mobile World Congress 2018

February 8, 2018

ESET, the leading IT security vendor based in the European Union, will launch its latest IoT security solutions and share groundbreaking research into the security and privacy implications of smart homes and devices at Mobile World Congress (MWC) – taking place February 26 – March 1, 2018 in Barcelona. Exhibiting in Hall 7, booth 7H41, … More ESET to expose latest security and privacy risks of smart home devices at Mobile World Congress 2018

Think you have a tracker on your phone? Learn how to make your device more resilient

February 8, 2018

If you’re reading this article, it’s likely that you’re hoping for quick tips on what to do if you suspect there’s spyware or a tracker on your phone. If that is the case, you’re likely to be disappointed; there are no quick lists of things to identify or remove to make you safe again. But … More Think you have a tracker on your phone? Learn how to make your device more resilient