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McAfee detected 8,000 mobile malware samples in Q1

McAfee detected 8,000 mobile malware samples in Q1

Android corners this unwanted market with 7,000 of them.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on May 23rd 2012 at 5:36PM in News
MEF launches app privacy initiative

MEF launches app privacy initiative

Trade body aims to build consumer trust around apps that collect user data.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Apr 25th 2012 at 10:58AM in News
ARM to tackle m-banking security

ARM to tackle m-banking security

Partners with Gemalto and Giesecke & Devrient to create a single standard for a 'trusted execution environment'.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Apr 5th 2012 at 2:30PM in News
Apple rejects apps that access UDIDs

Apple rejects apps that access UDIDs

Privacy concerns trump user targeting.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Mar 26th 2012 at 12:58PM in News
OPINION: Five tips for avoiding privacy wars

OPINION: Five tips for avoiding privacy wars

Digital marketing agency Metia shares its thoughts on how developers can protect their users - and themselves.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Mar 23rd 2012 at 4:06PM in News
Mobile cyber crime up 150 per cent in 2H 2011

Mobile cyber crime up 150 per cent in 2H 2011

Android apps and banking services are prime targets.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Mar 8th 2012 at 12:59PM in News
Samsung offers 12 month's free anti-malware

Samsung offers 12 month's free anti-malware

Full version of G Data MobileSecurity with any new phone or tablet.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Mar 5th 2012 at 12:04PM in News
Myriad unveils privacy-protecting ad serving engine

Myriad unveils privacy-protecting ad serving engine

Intelligence Hub performs all data analysis in real-time on device, rather than the cloud.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Feb 23rd 2012 at 2:19PM in News
Google removes 37 rogue apps

Google removes 37 rogue apps

Fake game splurge on Android Market.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Feb 21st 2012 at 1:17PM in News
Scammers impersonate Rovio to rip off Android users

Scammers impersonate Rovio to rip off Android users

Latest in a growing list of app store cons.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Feb 9th 2012 at 12:16PM in News
AdaptiveMobile launches parental controls

AdaptiveMobile launches parental controls

One of many services launched to tie in with Safer Internet Day.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Feb 7th 2012 at 11:19AM in Adult
81 per cent of US smartphone owners worried about data safety

81 per cent of US smartphone owners worried about data safety

While more than half are baffled by the idea of mobile security.

Zen Terrelonge
by Zen Terrelonge
on Jan 26th 2012 at 10:58AM in News
Twitter buys mobile security startup Whisper Systems

Twitter buys mobile security startup Whisper Systems

Whisper software to go offline during transfer period.

Zen Terrelonge
by Zen Terrelonge
on Nov 30th 2011 at 12:37PM in News
Facebook shares security info to 'Trusted Friends'

Facebook shares security info to 'Trusted Friends'

Service to prevent forgetful users from getting locked out of their account.

Zen Terrelonge
by Zen Terrelonge
on Oct 28th 2011 at 4:20PM in News
90 per cent of Britons happy to answer their phone during social event

90 per cent of Britons happy to answer their phone during social event

Despite 60 per cent considering the idea unacceptable just five years ago.

Zen Terrelonge
by Zen Terrelonge
on Oct 4th 2011 at 1:21PM in News
App Of The Day: Legacy Organiser

App Of The Day: Legacy Organiser

iPhone app prepares users for life after death.

Zen Terrelonge
by Zen Terrelonge
on Sep 29th 2011 at 4:10PM in News
Mobile malware up 273 per cent in 1H2011

Mobile malware up 273 per cent in 1H2011

Security threat posed by open platforms is all too real.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Sep 12th 2011 at 3:14PM in News
Android Malware attacks up 400 per cent in a year

Android Malware attacks up 400 per cent in a year

Security nightmare coming true.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on May 11th 2011 at 12:01PM in News
CAST unveils Android app testing service

CAST unveils Android app testing service

Cloud-based code checker tests for bugs without any need to upload code.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Mar 9th 2011 at 12:08PM in News
CTIA 2010: Netsweeper bolsters Opera Mini security

CTIA 2010: Netsweeper bolsters Opera Mini security

Moves to block phishing, fraud, viruses, trojans, malware, access to adult content and more.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Oct 6th 2010 at 9:21PM in News