RIM The Blackberry Bold 9900, a touchscreen version of the popular smarthphone, will be unveiled this summer, the company said. Research In Motion does not install, nor authorize, its carrier partners to install “Carrier IQ” monitoring software on its BlackBerry smartphones, the company said on Thursday. RIM made the statement…
iOS Safer from Malware than Android, Security Firm Says
A new report from security firm McAfee finds mobile threats are on the rise, and iOS users seem to be much safer than Android fans. I try to take all these security reports with a grain of salt, considering McAfee’s vested interested in scaring the bejesus out of us to…
Apple iOS is safer than Android, McAfee says
Android attracted more malware in the second quarter than any other mobile platform. (Credit: McAfee) 0 In the fight against malware, Apple’s iOS outshines Android as a safer environment, but no mobile device is free from risk, says a new report from McAfee (PDF). Apple has so far done a…
Apple iOS is safer than Android, McAfee says
Android attracted more malware in the second quarter than any other mobile platform. (Credit: McAfee) 0 In the fight against malware, Apple’s iOS outshines Android as a safer environment, but no mobile device is free from risk, says a new report from McAfee (PDF). Apple has so far done a…
Apple’s iOS safer and more secure than Android, says McAfee
Android attracted more malware in the second quarter than any other mobile platform. (Credit: McAfee) 0 In the fight against malware, Apple’s iOS outshines Android as a safer environment, but no mobile device is free from risk, says a new report from McAfee (PDF). Apple has so far done a…
Report Says Android Market Is Number One Source of Mobile Malware
Android should be proud of its dominate market share, which climbed up to 33% after only four years in the business. With that much success, it’s no surprise that the popular operating system has become the number one target of malware, according to a report from McAfee senior architect Igor…
Carrier IQ tracking iPhone customers too, hacker says
Apple’s iPhone is running Carrier IQ’s software too, according to Chpwn. (Credit: Apple) Carrier IQ, a company that provides tracking tools to carriers and phone vendors, has come under fire as of late for monitoring Android-based devices. And now, the company’s software has been found on the iPhone. Carrier IQ’s…
Many Americans confused by credit-card terms, consumer agency says
Credit cards: Many Americans are confused by credit card terms, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said. View full post on credit card fraud – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
US vulnerable to cyber attacks says military chief
LONDON, UK: The top U.S. military officer said on Monday the United States was vulnerable to cyber attacks, and called for more aggressive action to bolster America’s online defences. View full post on russia cyber attacks – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Manila says arrested hackers funded by Saudi group
MANILA/BOSTON (Reuters) – Philippine police and the FBI have arrested four people over a hacking operation that targeted customers of U.S. telecommunications giant AT&T to funnel money to a Saudi-based militant group. Those arrested on Wednesday in Manila were paid by the same group the Federal Bureau of Investigation accuses…