Google on Thursday added a new layer of security to the Android Market, dubbed Bouncer, that will scan apps for evidence of malware. The effort will automatically scan new and existing apps as well as developer accounts, “without disrupting the user experience of Android Market or requiring developers to go…
Google Beefs Up Android Market Security
Beginning with Thursday’s launch of security tools, the Android Market is going to become much safer for users. Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired.com Android’s spirit of openness is one of the platform’s biggest selling points. It’s a come-one, come-all approach to app developers who want to get their wares out to the…
Google Gets a Bouncer to Patrol Malware in the Android Market
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…
Research and Markets: The Global Security Software as a Service Market to Grow At A CAGR Of 28.4 Percent over the …
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Research and Markets: The Global Security Software as a Service Market to Grow At A CAGR Of 28.4 Percent over the …
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Cyber Security Market to Exceed $61 Billion in 2012
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The Cyber Security Market 2012-2022
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Android Counterclank Malware Assails Android Market: Symantec
A nasty piece of malware called Android.Counterclank that Symantec (NASDAQ:SYMC) said has the highest distribution of any malware this year to date is making the rounds on Android smartphones and tablet computers. Symantec counts anywhere from 1 million to 5 million combined downloads of the malware, spanning 13 different application…
Sourcefire jumps into anti-malware market
Sourcefire, the security biz behind the commercial versions of the open-source Snort intrusion-detection software, is bowling itself at enterprises and touting tech designed to quickly detect and block malware outbreaks. FireAMP offers a malware discovery and analysis tool that offers visibility of threats and outbreak control. The technology offers a…