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Which Carriers’ Smartphones Have the ‘Carrier IQ’ Spyware?
As details are uncovered about the Carrier IQ rootkit, which was secretly installed on over 140 million smartphones. According to Carrier IQ’s website, every company that knows what it does has tried to distance itself from the software, especially now, in the wake of multiple class-action lawsuits. But as Rob…
Android Smartphones Rank Highest for Malware Vulnerability: Should You Be Worried?
With Google Android OS currently commanding 52.3% of the worldwide smartphone market, millions of smartphone users own devices running a variation of the popular OS, yet it appears some could be at higher risk for malware than others, as a new report discovered that phones employing an older version…
Android smartphones attract more viruses
In the era of the personal computer, Apple’s machines were often less vulnerable to security threats than the alternatives. That may also be the case with the rise of smartphones. Google’s Android operating system for mobile devices has had an almost sixfold increase in threats such as spyware and viruses…
Malware warning for smartphones
6 November 2011 Last updated at 21:29 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Rik Ferguson, an “ethical hacker” and expert on smartphone security, demonstrates how easy it is for criminals to create trojan apps A national computer security campaign is urging smartphone users to do more…
Malware warning for smartphones
6 November 2011 Last updated at 21:29 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Rik Ferguson, an “ethical hacker” and expert on smartphone security, demonstrates how easy it is for criminals to create trojan apps A national computer security campaign is urging smartphone users to do more…
Security becoming a must on smartphones (Inside Apps)
Malicious software is an increasing threat to smartphones. CNET’s Roger Cheng offers advice on how to protect yourself. View full post on could security – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
How security is becoming a must-have on smartphones (Inside Apps)
Malware and viruses have increasingly threatened smartphones. CNET offers some advice on how to protect yourself. View full post on could security – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security Gregory Evans | LinkedIn Interview With Gregory Evans Gregory Evans Security Expert Gregory Evans on Cyber…
Sprint, Others Spy on You with Your Android Smartphones
Congratulations! Your new Android smartphone may come with a special feature called the Carrier IQ Insight Experience Manager. According to its homepage, it allows you to “Boost Revenues with Improved Mobile Customer Experience!” This should allow you to — wait, what? It seems that this isn’t something you get to…