Apr 11, 2017 4 min read Apr 11, 2017 Mobile Malware Security Alerts Mobile malware targets Android users Your mobile phone is the journal of your digital life. Who is reading yours? Emsisoft explores mobile malware and the best ways for you to prevent it.
Dec 2, 2016 3 min read Dec 2, 2016 Mobile Malware Security Alerts Gooligan Android malware breaches 1 million Google Play accounts The largest Google account breach is affecting as many as 13,000 Android users every day. The main objective of the malware is to increase ad revenue for its developers but there are greater implications such as data theft and third-party access to devices.
Nov 23, 2015 4 min read Nov 23, 2015 Mobile Malware Beware of these popular WhatsApp scams The popularity of WhatsApp has attracted countless scammers. From investment scams to fake updates, WhatsApp users everywhere are targets for cyber criminals.
Oct 5, 2015 9 min read Oct 5, 2015 Mobile Malware Security Alerts Why every Android user should take the Stagefright leak very seriously It only takes one text to put hundreds of millions of phones at risk. Learn about the Stagefright bug and how it puts your digital life on the line.
Sep 8, 2015 2 min read Sep 8, 2015 Mobile Malware Ransomware Ransomware hacks Android’s front-facing camera to take embarrassing photos An app called Adult Player has been taking photos of unsuspecting victims through their device's front-facing camera. Learn how to remove and avoid Android-based ransomware.
Apr 24, 2015 2 min read Apr 24, 2015 Mobile Malware Security Alerts A Samsung Galaxy S5 flaw allows hackers to clone your fingerprints A potential flaw has been discovered by Samsung on the popular Samsung Galaxy 5 smartphone. This flaw will allow hackers to clone your fingerprints and gain access to your phone.
Mar 21, 2015 2 min read Mar 21, 2015 Mobile Malware Security Alerts WhatsApp scam falsely promises early access to voice calling While users anxiously wait for WhatsApp's new voice calling feature, scammers look to make some money out of their impatience.
Mar 19, 2015 3 min read Mar 19, 2015 Mobile Malware Security Alerts SMS Trojan Podec bypasses CAPTCHA on Android phones A new version of SMS Trojan Podec emerged that can bypass CAPTCHA protection, turn devices into bots and subscribe to various paid packages without user authorization.
Mar 4, 2015 3 min read Mar 4, 2015 Mobile Malware Security Alerts Security flaw “FREAK” haunts millions of Android and Apple users A massive HTTPS vulnerability called "FREAK" existed for over a decade but was only discovered recently. Millions of Android and Apple users are affected.
Jan 22, 2015 2 min read Jan 22, 2015 Mobile Malware Security Alerts iPhones having spyware built-in? We all love our iPhones, but they may not be as secure as some of us think.
