Android stories - Page 12
Google's hacking contest 'Project Zero' was a flop: What went wrong?
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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Not a single person claimed Google's Project Zero prizes, even after six months of being open to participants.
Here are the top trends in Android ransomware right now
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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Android devices are used to store increasing amounts of valuable data, making Android ransomware ever more worthwhile for attackers.
Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.
Released Android malware source code used to run a banking botnet
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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trojan
The new Android banking malware ESET recently discovered on Google Play was spotted in the wild again, targeting more banks.
Dangerous Android Trojan masquerades as Flash Player update
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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A new Android Trojan has been lurking under a fake app that tries to mimic a Flash Player update, ESET discovered this week.
Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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New Android ransomware tactics emerge, using encrypted payloads and email scams to exploit users, with a new focus on Chinese markets.
Game review: Jack N' Jill 3D - a great little time waster
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ios
This game is a fun little time waster for those moments when you're looking for something light, but with a little bit of a challenge.
Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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Check Point has uncovered Android malware that is infecting more than 13,000 devices every single day. Here's what you need to know.
What is Boomerang? Instagram explains
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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ios
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apple
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instagram
Instagram's Boomerang spices up Stories with looping mini-videos, while mentions and test links add new layers of interactivity.
There's great news for Android, but not so good for Apple
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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The relentless march of Android continues, and it isn't good news for Apple. There is no Steve Jobs to ride in and turn things around this time.
Spotify launches playlist personally curated for each listener
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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digital entertainment
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digital music
Spotify introduces Daily Mix, a new feature that combines users' favourite tracks with new songs for the perfect listening session.
8 years of Android: malware, malicious apps, and how to stay safe
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
Android now controls over 85% of the smartphone market and is by far the biggest player in the tablet market as well.
Trend Micro tackles ransomware threat with new software
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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wireless networks
Trend Micro unveils its latest defence against cyber threats, promising robust protection from ransomware and evolving malware.
Android 6's security features prove no match for Gugi banking trojan
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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Android 6's security features are proving no match for the Gugi banking trojan, which has been able to slip past the platform's blocking mechanisms.
ESET warns Android users to beware of fake QuadRooter patch apps
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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ESET is warning Android users to watch out for fake patch apps, the first of their kind to take advantage of the QuadRooter vulnerability.
ESET discovers fake Prisma apps full of trojans
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
ESET researchers reported fake versions of photo transformation app Prisma on Google Play, just ahead of the official app's launch last month.
Fake apps on Google Play tricked users into paying
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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google
Many malicious developers try to trick users into downloading their apps by creating the illusion of a useful application.
Fourfold increase in ransomware attacks against Android
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Android users beware, ransomware is becoming more prevalent towards your devices. Kaspersky Lab warns that the ransomware landscape is growing.
Hands-on Review: Android Auto vs CarPlay
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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cartech
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digital entertainment
Holden Captiva offers compatibility with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, providing a glimpse of the future of smart car technology.
Fitbit unleashes new sleep features
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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fitbit
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interactive
Fitbit has launched new sleep tools to help users improve sleep consistency and overall health, in collaboration with sleep experts.