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AdThief Malware Has Infected Over 75,000 Jailbroken iPhones And iPads

Oliver Haslam·August 19, 2014

Those of us carrying iPhones and iPads around are sometimes all too quick to point the finger at those with Android devices while waxing lyrical about how their phones and tablets are so susceptible to malware. That's probably the truth if everything is left as nature intended, but if you start to jailbreak that aforementioned iPhone or iPad, then all bets are off.

New Android Security Loophole Lets Apps Secretly Photograph And Record You, Here’s How To Protect Yourself [VIDEO]

Oliver Haslam·May 26, 2014

It's a familiar story, unfortunately, but once again we're here to warn Android users that their smartphones and tablets could theoretically be recording video and taking pictures without them knowing, with the output then being uploaded to a remote server without any indication whatsoever.

Beware: Simple High Rated Apps On Google Play Found To Secretly Mine Bitcoin

Ben Reid·April 25, 2014

New Android Malware Goes After Facebook Mobile Users, Bypasses Two-Factor Authentication

Oliver Haslam·April 19, 2014

Security is a hot button topic right now, and with good reason. With government agencies trying to scoop your data just as much as the cyber criminals we're all told keep sniffing our credit card details, gone are the days of simply burying our heads in the sand and hoping it'll all be OK.

Unflod.dylib Malware Hits Jailbroken iPhone And iPad, Steals Apple ID / Password [Everything You Need To Know]

Ben Reid·April 19, 2014

The iOS jailbreak malware, identified as Unflod.dylib or simply Unflod, looks to have originated from China. Here's how to find it on your iPhone or iPad, and then subsequently remove it.

Oldboot Android Malware Has Infected Millions Of Devices, And It’s Horrible!

Oliver Haslam·April 5, 2014

New Android Malware On Play Store Turns Devices Into Cryptocurrency Miners

Ben Reid·March 27, 2014

Such is the open source nature of the Android ecosystem, that it presents itself as an attractive prospect to malware makers, and other such unscrupulous entities. It's often the case that potentially dodgy apps circulate outside of the confines of the Google Play Store, and thus, by avoiding third-party download services, Android users can remain relatively safe. However, renowned security firm Trend Micro has just discovered a new type of bug that can secretly turn devices into digital currency miners, and worryingly, at least two Play Store apps are thought to have been affected.

New Dendroid Malware For Android Takes Complete Control Over Camera, Records Audio And More

Paul Morris·March 8, 2014

A new Remote Administration Tool for Google’s Android platform has become available in the darkest corners of the Internet. This particular type of tool is bundled into a malware package that has the ability to claim control of the devices of those who use an app that has been infected, effectively turning the unwitting smartphone or tablet into a spyware zombie.

Newly Discovered OS X Trojan Can Steal Bitcoins From Your Mac

Ben Reid·February 11, 2014

Malwarebytes Brings Its Anti-Malware Protective Prowess To Android Devices, Download Now [VIDEO]

Ben Reid·October 22, 2013

It's well documented that when it comes to mobile malware, Android is by far the biggest target, and as such, many of the big-name security firms have come through with apps and measures to help protect the many millions using Google's flagship OS. Malwarebytes is the latest to join the fray, having just introduced a rather versatile app that not only looks out for potentially malicious intrusion, but also helps take care of your privacy.

Android One-Click Authentication Security Hole Lets Hackers Steal Passwords

Ben Reid·August 6, 2013

Despite having improved dramatically in terms of overall usability during the course of the last year thanks to that Project Butter update with Jelly Bean 4.1, Android's malware situation remains very much its achilles heel. It seems that scarcely a week goes by without some kind of outbreak or discovery by a security firm, and today, a worrying security hole has been discovered.

Malicious SpyPhone Software Can Disguise Itself As A Legit App To Take Control Over Your Android Device

Ben Reid·August 3, 2013

Newly Discovered Mac OS X Malware Spoofs Apps By Using Standard File Extensions

Ben Reid·July 16, 2013

A new OS X malware uses standard extensions such as .pdf and .doc to disguise malicious files as basic, harmless subjects. Discovered by F-Secure, the spoof technique uses a special Unicode character found in file names that gives an app the appearance of a standard document file, and although the threat level is quite low at this point, any malware and outbreak should be treated with a dose of respect and vigilance.

How To Protect Android Phones And Tablets From Growing Malware Threat [Guide]

Aatif·April 25, 2013

Ever since the start of modern computers, malware has been an omnipresent issue. Viruses, Trojans, rootkits, spyware, keyloggers and several others of the like continue to assault your computing devices all the time, looking for vulnerabilities and loopholes in your defenses to get through. Generally, users have become aware enough to deploy some form of protection on their desktops and notebooks, and while infections continue to plague the computing world, they’re significantly reduced in impact.

iPhone Found To Be More Vulnerable Than Windows Phone, BlackBerry And Android Smartphones, According To New Report

Ben Reid·March 27, 2013

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