Tag: mobile

Trends in Android ransomware

February 20, 2017

2016 brought some interesting developments to the Android ransomware scene, seeing ransomware emerge as one of the most pressing cybersecurity issues on the mobile platform. Authors of lock-screen ransomware, as well as file-encrypting “crypto-ransomware”, used copycat techniques proven effective in desktop malware, as well as develop their own sophisticated methods specifically designed for Android users. … More Trends in Android ransomware

New Android trojan mimics user clicks to download dangerous malware

February 14, 2017

Android users have been exposed to a new malicious app imitating Adobe Flash Player that serves as a potential entrance for many types of dangerous malware. The application, detected by ESET security software as Android/TrojanDownloader.Agent.JI, tricks its victims into granting it special permissions in the Android accessibility menu and uses these to download and execute … More New Android trojan mimics user clicks to download dangerous malware

Three mobile network experiences data breach

November 22, 2016

UK mobile company Three has fallen victim to a major data breach, with up to six million customers reported to have been affected. Data that has been accessed includes names, phone numbers, addresses and birth dates. Three said that fraudsters were able to retrieve the information by logging into a database listing the names of customers … More Three mobile network experiences data breach

I can see your texts: SMS/messaging clients, security, and privacy

November 4, 2016

My mother text me the other day about cycling and performance components. No one other than myself really wants to read that. Looking at the multitude of different types of SMS users out there, however, there is a very high probability that there is someone who wants to read or gain access to another user’s … More I can see your texts: SMS/messaging clients, security, and privacy