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Google patches Android bug
A vulnerability affecting Nexus 5 Android devices was patched by Google
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Researchers reveal security issues in Android apps
On Monday, the University of New Haven revealed its first video in a series of security findings.
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AirDroid vulnerability would let attackers take over Android phones
A serious vulnerability has been found in Android's AirDroid application that could allow unauthorized remote access to the user's phone
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Gugi mobile banking malware reportedly tweaked to defeat Android 6 security permissions
The developers of the mobile banking trojan Gugi have introduced new modifications to sidestep two key security features of Android, reports Kaspersky Lab researcher Roman Unuchek via the Securelist blog.
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HTC America president says company won’t guarantee monthly security updates
HTC American President Jason Mackenzie tweeted that guaranteeing monthly Android security updates is "unrealistic."
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ISIS warns members of fake Android apps aimed at spying on terrorist group
Tech-savvy ISIS sent out an alert that an unknown source has released fake Android apps that the terrorist group fears may be used to spy on them.
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Phishing campaign targets Android users in Russia
A new phishing campaign targeting Android users in Russia threatens to steal the mobile banking credentials of mobile banking users, according to post on the Symantec blog.
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Google introduces Android app for remote wipe, locating lost devices
The "Android Device Manager" app has already been pushed out to some users via a Google Play Services update.
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Skype for Android vulnerable to data theft
Skype warned on Friday that its Android program could be susceptible to attack if its users also have installed a malicious application. Due to a "privacy vulnerability," criminals can leverage a rogue application to access and steal locally stored Skype for Android files, such as profile data and instant messages, Skype Chief Security Officer Adrian Asher said in a blog post. He said the company is working on "securing file permissions" so the attack can't happen and advised users to scrutinize any third-party applications they install. The issue was revealed by Android developer Justin Case.
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Targeted Android attacks discovered by researchers
Attached as a malicious APK file in a spear phishing email, once installed, the program siphons data that includes contacts, call logs, SMS messages, and more.