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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.

Here’s How Researchers Can Eavesdrop On You Using A Smartphone’s Gyroscope

Oliver Haslam·August 16, 2014

Phones and tablets now routinely come with built-in gyroscopes, and our watches are well on their way to becoming sensor laden as well, so it's worth knowing what all these little sensors are capable of. That gyroscope for instance, did you know that it could also be used to steal credit card numbers?

Newly Discovered Android Banking Malware Could Defraud Half A Million Users

Ben Reid·August 8, 2014

More Than A Billion Internet Credentials Compromised In New Cyber Attack

Uzair Ghani·August 6, 2014

The Internet is not a safe haven as it once was, with many online attacks happening on an almost daily basis. If that thought brought you to the edge of your seat, then today’s report might leave you with your jaw hitting the floor.

The 7 Essential iPhone Security Features You Should Enable Right Now

Uzair Ghani·August 3, 2014

Mobile devices are not always safe from an outside attack, which can lead to your personal data being compromised. To say the least, non of the mobile software we’ve encountered so far is fully intruder-proof, and today, we’ve outlined a simple - but yet detailed guide - on how to make your iPhone more secure by putting in place certain security measures.

Major Flaw In Android, BlackBerry Can Compromise Your Data Using Carrier Installed Tools

Aatif·August 2, 2014

BadUSB Exploit Can Hack Any USB-Based Device – Undetectable And Unfixable

Ben Reid·August 1, 2014

The digital world is constantly under threat from security breaches, but often an attack prevails over even the best defenses. Case in point, a new attack to be outlined at the annual Black Hat security conference which, among the usual spate of interesting tricks, touts itself as one of the most significant threats ever seen.

Apple Responds To iOS Backdoor Access For Forensic Snooping Claims

Paul Morris·July 22, 2014

In a statement emailed directly to Financial Times journalist Tim Bradshaw Apple has strongly denied working alongside any government agency with the intention of creating backdoor access in any of its products or services. You may have been a little concerned to read a presentation from iOS Security Researcher Jonathan Zdziarski earlier this week that claimed Apple had purposely created backdoor entries that would allow various sets of system and user data to be accessible without the need to authenticate via the usual means. The intricacies and merits of that report are still regarded as questionable at best, but while additional investigation into the claims is being carried out Apple have acted quickly to deny any wrongdoing whatsoever.

iOS Backdoor Loopholes Let Apple And Government Agencies Collect Private Data

Ben Reid·July 22, 2014

UK Follows US, Bans Uncharged Smartphones On Flights

Ben Reid·July 9, 2014

Following on from the news that the TSA was banning air passengers from boarding flights with gadgets that were powered down or could not be turned on, the UK's Department for Transport has followed suit, with certain flights and routes set to enforce similar action on gadgets that appear not to be in use.

Android’s Stock Data Wipe Feature Is A Big Fail, Can Easily Be Undone

Paul Morris·July 9, 2014

There are literally hundreds of reasons why a particular device may appeal to one person and not another, but when you strip that away we're all concerned with the privacy and integrity of the data that passes through that device. If your smartphone of choice resides on the Android side of the fence then it could be time to rethink how sensitive data is wiped from memory after a new research has suggested that data removed using Android's native wipe feature can be restored.

New Android Security Bug Will Spend Every Penny In Your Account By Making Premium Calls!

Ben Reid·July 9, 2014

TSA Won’t Let You Board A Flight Now Unless Your Phone Is Charged And Turned On

Oliver Haslam·July 7, 2014

If you've been on an airplane in the last ten years, then the chances are you're already well aware of some of the rather overzealous restrictions that are being enforced upon air travellers. Mothers forced to prove that baby milk is indeed just that by drinking it is a story we've all heard before, but now it seems that the US Transportation Security Administration isn't content with just making sure liquids are as they appear, anymore.

Hackers Holding iOS Devices For Ransom Via Find My iPhone Have Been Arrested

Ben Reid·June 10, 2014

A couple of weeks back, it was reported that an individual, operating under the pseudonym 'Oleg Pliss', was conning iOS device owners in Australia out of hundreds of dollars using a very simple but effective scam using Apple’s Find My iPhone infrastructure. Initially, it was reported that Apple's iCloud infrastructure had been compromised somewhere along the line, but with the Cupertino outfit having swiftly stepped out and refuted these claims, it now appears that the group behind the well-organized scheme has finally got its comeuppance.

This Security App For iOS, Android Makes Find My iPhone And Android Device Manager Look Obsolete

Ben Reid·May 29, 2014

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