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Apple and Google told to improve smartphone security by Blue Coat
Blue Coat US vice president of cloud services Anthony James says the practice of “security by obscurity” on Apple iOS needs to improve as smartphone adoption increases, while he also criticised Google Android for its open operating system. James, an ex-pat Australian who has worked in the US for 10…
Smartphone malware surges by 800% i four months
Malware aimed at smartphones has surged by 800 percent in the past four months, says Get Safe Online. According to research that was conducted by the national online security initiative, and has been released as part of Get Safe Online week, which takes place this week (November 7 to 11)…
Francis Maude urges vigilance as security campaign warns of smartphone malware
Criminals are profiting from mobile malware with the rise in popularity of smartphones and mobile web applications, national security campaign Get Safe Online warns. The campaign is a joint government, police and industry initiative. It is urging smartphone users to protect themselves from downloading malicious mobile apps as part of…
VIDEO: Smartphone malware danger warning
Experts are warning that criminals are creating fake apps that secretly send premium rate text messages from smartphones without the user knowing. The apps, which can be installed without the user realising they are trojans, can lead to massive bills. Rik Ferguson, an “ethical hacker” and expert on smartphone security,…
Smartphone malware warning: Rogue apps on the increase
By Ted Thornhill Last updated at 1:29 PM on 7th November 2011 Malware disguised as innocent smartphone apps that secretly send expensive messages are on the increase, warn online security experts. Fraudsters are planting rogue apps that lurk in the ‘back-end’ of phones and send messages and make calls to…
Smartphone malware warning: Rogue apps on the increase
By Ted Thornhill Last updated at 1:29 PM on 7th November 2011 Malware disguised as innocent smartphone apps that secretly send expensive messages are on the increase, warn online security experts. Fraudsters are planting rogue apps that lurk in the ‘back-end’ of phones and send messages and make calls to…
Smartphone users warned over downloading malware apps
London, Nov 7 (ANI): Smartphone users need to take more precautions to protect themselves from unintentionally downloading malware applications, according to a national computer security campaign. According to Get Safe Online, a UK-based campaign and national initiative to teach citizens about basic computer security, there has been an increase in…
Smartphone users warned over downloading malware apps
London, Nov 7 (ANI): Smartphone users need to take more precautions to protect themselves from unintentionally downloading malware applications, according to a national computer security campaign. According to Get Safe Online, a UK-based campaign and national initiative to teach citizens about basic computer security, there has been an increase in…
Smart-phone players scramble to halt rapid growth in malware attacks
Threats, vulnerabilities, Trojans, phishing sites – the language of PC virus warfare is this year increasingly being applied to mobile devices. A series of reports from security companies suggest a surge in mobile malware. Juniper Networks says Google Android malware samples grew 400 per cent between June 2010 and January…