Google is taking new steps to identify and eliminate malware in the Android Market. Codenamed “Bouncer,” Google will now scan every new and existing app in the Market against known malware, permissions and publisher information. This is the first time that Google has been so proactive in attacking the Android…
Google Gets Serious About Android Security, Now Auto-Scans App Market For Malware
The days of Android Market anarchy may be coming to an end. On Thursday, Google announced a new functionality in the application market for its mobile operating system that automatically scans new apps for known malware. The program, which the company is calling ”Bouncer,” also continues to run periodic simulations…
Symantec backtracks from Google Android malware claims
Symantec has backtracked from assertions last week that 13 Android apps distributed by Google’s Android Market were malicious, and now says that the code in question comes from an aggressive ad network that provides revenue to the smartphone programs. The security firm’s new stance was in line with that taken…
Google privacy policy letter to Congress
Google sent a 13-page letter to the US Congress this week that can be summarised in a single sentence: “We’re not being evil.” In a wide-ranging letter addressed to eight US representatives, Google defended the changes it plans to implement in its privacy policies and said that users who want…
Google, Microsoft and Facebook join forces to fight phishing scams
Google, Microsoft and Facebook are among 15 web firms joining forces to fight spam and phishing scams. View full post on email spoofing – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
(1) MEDIUM: Google Chrome Stable Channel Updates
Category: Widely Deployed Software Affected: Google Chrome prior to 18.0.1017.2 View full post on @RISK: The Consensus Security Alert View full post on National Cyber Security
Lawmakers seek answers from Google on new privacy measures
Google’s decision this week to share user data across its online services has caught the attention of eight members of the US House of Representatives, with the lawmakers asking whether the changes will compromise privacy. The eight lawmakers, three Republican and five Democrats, said the move raises questions about consumer…
Google Updates Privacy Policy
Users will not be able to opt out of the new policy. View full post on eSecurityPlanet RSS Feed View full post on National Cyber Security
Google improves Calendar and Gmail sync with Windows Phone 7.5 smartphones
Google has improved its Google Calendar syncing with Windows Phone 7.5 smartphones, now allowing users to easily select multiple calendars to sync with their devices. Read the full story here. View full post on email spoofing – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Exploring Google Chromebook security for the enterprise
The Chromebook is unique among new entrants in the mobile device arena. Mike Cobb breaks down the key Google Chromebook security issues enterprises need to know. <img alt="Exploring Google Chromebook security for the enterprise, Blog, Security, Enterprise, Google, exploring, Chromebook"height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://segment-pixel.invitemedia.com/pixel?code=TechBiz &partnerID=167&key=segment”/> View full post on SearchSecurity:…
