The business world’s riskiest user of technology is likely to be someone working in IT, according to a new study. Intermedia’s Insider Risk Report 2015 found that contrary to what most people may expect, IT professionals have some of the “poorest security habits” in the workplace. The statistics showed that in comparison with colleagues in other … More IT workers ‘the riskiest users of technology’
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
One of the most common ways of spreading Android malware – including malware found on the official Google Play Store – is by masquerading as a legitimate popular application. The last such example that we discussed on WeLiveSecurity was a fake Dubsmash app and Android/TrojanDropper.Mapin compromising tens of thousands of users’ devices. In order to help make … More Android AdDisplay using anti-bouncer technique
The overwhelming majority of parents in the UK are keen for there to be a minimum age for smartphone ownership, a recent survey from Internet Matters has revealed. According to the poll from the not-for-profit organization, 84.6 percent of parents would like to see the use of the device considerably prohibited in young children. Most … More UK parents ‘want minimum age for smartphone ownership’
We have been following the evolution and mass spreading of Android ransomware for a while now. After seeing early ransomware families combining fake antivirus with the ability to lock the devices screen (Android Defender, for example), last year we discovered Simplocker, the first Android ransomware to actually encrypt user files. This time, ESET researchers have … More Aggressive Android ransomware spreading fast
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