Tag: smartphone

Aggressive ad-displaying Google Play app tricks users into leaving high ratings

March 8, 2017

ESET researchers have observed an increased number of apps on Google Play using social engineering techniques to boost their ratings, ranging from legitimate apps, through adware to malware. Among these falsely high-ranking apps, an aggressive ad-displaying trojan was spotted, installed by up to 5,000 users as a tool to download content from YouTube. The app, … More Aggressive ad-displaying Google Play app tricks users into leaving high ratings

10 reasons why cybercriminals target smartphones

March 1, 2017

There is little doubt that smartphones have become a central part of our lives, allowing us to perform all sorts of tasks that make our everyday existence easier and more enjoyable. But while they aim to heighten convenience, there is a real feeling that smartphones are becoming a bigger target for cybercriminals. So why are … More 10 reasons why cybercriminals target smartphones

QuadRooter vulnerabilities leaves 900 million Android devices at risk of attack

August 11, 2016

Over 900 million Android smartphones and tablets are vulnerable to cyberattacks, as they contain a set of four vulnerabilities dubbed QuadRooter. These flaws were found in devices that use Qualcomm chipsets, Check Point revealed at this year’s DEF CON 24 Hacking Conference in Las Vegas. It stated that if any of the four vulnerabilities are … More QuadRooter vulnerabilities leaves 900 million Android devices at risk of attack

The security review: ESET’s trends for 2016, more cyberattacks in Ukraine and virtualised security

January 26, 2016

From expert insight into cybersecurity-related trends in 2016 to the ongoing attacks against Ukraine’s electric power industry and the persistent problem that is poor password behavior, we’ve got you covered for all the important security stories from the past seven days. ESET Trends for 2016: Security is becoming a part of our lives ESET released … More The security review: ESET’s trends for 2016, more cyberattacks in Ukraine and virtualised security

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

December 7, 2015

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