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 Mobile Applications

Symantec buys Nukona, second mobile acquisition this month

March 20, 2012

Security giant Symantec on Tuesday acquired Nukona, a privately held provider of mobile application management solutions, for an undisclosed amount.
 

Malicious Android application loots bank login data

March 19, 2012

Criminals are lessening their reliance on the PC. The latest proof is a rogue Android application that seeks to steal Spanish banking credentials through a man-in-the-middle-style attack.
 

Apple pushes security update for iPhone, iPad

March 08, 2012

Apple on Wednesday updated its iOS mobile operating system to rectify more than 80 vulnerabilities.
 

Google Wallets app flaw could lead to compromise

February 14, 2012

Google has temporarily disabled the creation of prepaid payment cards while it investigates two security flaws in Google Wallet accounts on Android phones.
 

Android botnet may net millions yearly for its operators

February 10, 2012

Researchers from Symantec and North Carolina State University may have stumbled upon one of the largest and most lucrative mobile botnets yet.
 

Attacks could steal HTC Wi-Fi codes with malicious app

February 02, 2012

Some HTC mobile devices, running on the Android operating system, contain a software bug that could allow attackers to steal a user's Wi-Fi credentials and SSID.
 

Google using custom malware scanner for Android apps

February 02, 2012

Google appears to be on a mission to dispel the public perception that its Android Market has become a prime vector for malicious activity.
 

Android app claims to be Madden 12 video game

January 24, 2012

With the Super Bowl less than two weeks away, Symantec researchers said Tuesday that have spotted a malicious application in unofficial Android markets claiming to offer a version of the popular video game Madden NFL 12.
 

Enterprise app stores can reduce mobile security threat

Liam Lahey, online community manager, Partnerpedia January 17, 2012

With BYOD, there's a confluence of people bringing in potential dangers from the outside that in turn presents a new class of security concerns that businesses haven't had to consider before.
 

Spam with QR code targets mobile users

January 11, 2012

Researchers have revealed a new type of spam campaign that appears to be a test run to find out how mobile users will respond to social engineering attempts on their smartphones and tablets.
 

Twitter makes available some code from Whisper Systems buy

December 20, 2011

Twitter, which recently acquired year-old Android security start-up Whisper Systems, announced Tuesday that it is making some of the company's open-source code publicly available.
 

Malicious apps discovered in Android Market

December 12, 2011

Rogue developers uploaded malicious versions of at least a dozen popular games to the Android Market.
 

"Significant" security threats found in Android devices

December 02, 2011

Android phones from leading manufacturers -- including HTC, Motorola and Samsung -- contain pre-loaded applications that do not properly enforce the platform's permission-based security model.
 

Preparing for mobile security emergencies

Lysa Myers, director of research, West Coast Labs November 29, 2011

Mobile malware authors have skipped the rudimentary phase and are immediately creating threats that mimic complex malicious code common in the traditional PC environment. But defense technologies are countering with sophistication of their own.
 

Twitter buys Whisper Systems for Android security

November 28, 2011

Twitter has acquired a start-up that makes security and management solutions for Android devices.
 

Google program manager: No virus problem for mobile

November 21, 2011

Google's open source programs manager launched a written tirade against mobile anti-virus companies, which he called "charlatans" and "scammers."
 

HTC working with carriers to push Android bug fix

October 26, 2011

Users of HTC-made Android devices are receiving software security updates to correct a vulnerability that could be exploited by a third-party to steal personal information.
 

Apple releases OS X, iOS, Safari updates

October 13, 2011

Apple on Wednesday issued much-anticipated updates for its Mac OS X and iOS mobile operating system, adding support for its new iCloud service, and fixing a bevy of security flaws.
 

Fake Android app mimics Netflix-for-mobile

October 12, 2011

A malicious app, masquerading as the online streaming video service Netflix, aims to steal information from Android users, according to Symantec research.
 

FTC, file-sharing app developer settle charges

October 12, 2011

The Federal Trade Commission has settled a case with the maker of a mobile peer-to-peer application over allegations that the program automatically shared files with the public by default. The agency's complaint against FrostWire LLC said this caused consumers who downloaded the app to "unwittingly disclose personal files, like pictures and videos, stored on their smartphones and tablet computers," according to an FTC news release on Tuesday. Under the deal, FrostWire is barred from using default settings that allow these files to be shared and is required to freely update users to a new version that corrects the problem.
 

HTC investigating flaw in its Android phones

October 03, 2011

A new mobile phone bug stems from an insecure program, called HTCLoggers.apk, which was recently added to some HTC Android devices.
 

Researcher eyes continued criminal focus on mobile

August 24, 2011

The discovery of new malware that obtains root access to the latest version of Android is a sign that cybercriminals are keeping pace with the evolution of mobile devices.
 

FTC fines children's app maker $50K for privacy violation

August 16, 2011

The Federal Trade Commission has settled its first case involving mobile applications.
 

New Android spyware answers incoming calls

August 15, 2011

A new, malicious Android app disguises itself as Google+ and is capable of stealing data, as well as answering and recording incoming phone calls.
 

Apple delivers iOS patch for jailbreak flaw

July 15, 2011

Apple on Friday issued an update for its iOS mobile operating system, addressing a security flaw being used to jailbreak iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
 

Zeus for Android steals one-time banking passwords

July 12, 2011

Researchers have discovered a new variant of the insidious Zeus trojan designed to run on Google Android smartphones, but the threat is minimal in the United States.
 

Smartphones? There's malware for that, too.

Troy Gill, security analyst, AppRiver July 07, 2011

Mobile devices, while unique, pose security challenges not unlike traditional PCs, and organizations can apply some basic tips to stay ahead of the threats.
 

Apple readying fix for iOS flaw used to jailbreak devices

July 07, 2011

Apple on Thursday said it is working to fix a security flaw in its iOS mobile operating system that soon could be used by criminals to gain access to users' devices.
 

New iPad 2 jailbreak tool leverages iOS flaw

July 06, 2011

A new, web-based jailbreaking tool available for the iPad 2 leverages a vulnerability in the way Apple's mobile operating system, iOS, handles PDF files.
 

Smartphones safer than desktops, but not without risks

June 28, 2011

Apple's iOS and Google's Android mobile platforms are more secure than traditional desktop operating systems though both are still vulnerable to many types of attacks, according to a new report.
 
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