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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

Android, being open source and all, is a prime target for makers of malicious software, and even though Google's ubiquitous mobile platform has become more and more secure through the generations, it still seems to encounter unwanted threats more frequently than iOS or Windows Phone. A new strain spotted by Russian security experts threatens more than 500,000 Android users by taking advantage of the way some banks process information through SMS, and with the ability to assume almost full control of an afflicted device, it's actually rather dangerous.

More Than A Billion Internet Credentials Compromised In New Cyber Attack

Uzair Ghani·August 6, 2014

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

As if the reports of NSA spying over all your mobile phone and Internet activity weren’t enough to make customers all the more paranoid, a recent major security flaw discovered in Android and BlackBerry devices (and some iPhones as well) can basically put millions and millions of customers worldwide at the risk. The vulnerability can basically allow an attacker to assume the highest level of control of an affected cellular device and enable theft of personal data and more. Details past the break.

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

Ben Reid·August 1, 2014

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

Apple prides itself on the security of its iOS mobile operating system, and aside from the occasional hiccup that besets all software at one point or another, this tends to be the case. However, one jailbreak expert has done some serious digging into the guts of iOS and discovered that while the software is pretty safe from the continued threat of hacks and attacks from malware makers, there are certain loopholes within the iOS make-up that make it potentially easy for Apple and government agencies to covertly get hold of your personal data.

UK Follows US, Bans Uncharged Smartphones On Flights

Ben Reid·July 9, 2014

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

Android's open-source nature is a bit of a double-edged sword in many respects, for although it's customizable to the nth degree, it's also much more susceptible to malicious intrusion when compared with the likes of Apple's iOS. On a regular basis, we hear of new, cunning schemes designed to attack smartphones and tablets running on Google's flagship mobile OS, and today, we've encountered a particularly alarming security hole that could potentially help a hacker relieve you of vast mounds of cash.

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

Oliver Haslam·July 7, 2014

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

Security firm Lookout has been among the foremost in enhancing mobile security to the general consumer, with its apps highly regarded by those who use them. Given how frequently mobile devices are targeted by unwanted intruders nowadays, the company has added a new Theft Alerts system, and whilst similar apps offer features to help users recover a lost or stolen device, Lookout's new implementation is both pro-active and effective in how it goes about its business.

iOS 7.0 – 7.1.1 Does Not Encrypt Email Attachments, Leaving Them Open For Everyone To See

Ben Reid·May 5, 2014

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