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Some of the most popular Android and iOS apps remain impacted by the FREAK flaw, and could open the door for hackers to steal passwords and personal information. 
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A particularly devious new Android malware can make calls or take photos even if you shut the device down, according to security research firm AVG. To achieve this, the malware hijacks the shutting down process — making it appear as though your Android device is shutting down. You see the animation, the screen goes black, but the phone is actually still on. Learn more: - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Android - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Mobile-Security
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A particularly devious new Android malware can make calls or take photos even if you shut the device down, according to security research firm AVG. To achieve this, the malware hijacks the shutting down process — making it appear as though your Android device is shutting down. You see the animation, the screen goes black, but the phone is actually still on. Learn more: - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Android - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Mobile-Security
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The initial version used a unique encryption key for all victims, which allowed Avast to create a free removal tool for the unfortunate victims to use. Learn more: - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Simplocker - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free
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The initial version used a unique encryption key for all victims, which allowed Avast to create a free removal tool for the unfortunate victims to use. Learn more: - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Simplocker - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free
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TrustGo Ad Detector scans and protects your phone from potential privacy violations and identity leaks through ads displayed by apps via the most commonly used advertising networks. It is common for advertising networks to collect information on how you use your device. Your information is then used for targeted marketing campaigns. Some common and aggressive methods include:
TrustGo Ad Detector is part of the TrustGo Antivirus & Security family.
TrustGo Antivirus & Security provides the best all-around protection for your phone from malware, spyware and trojans. Remotely locate your phone, lock your phone, set off an alarm or simply wipe your personal information if your phone is missing or stolen. Learn more: - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Android - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Mobile-Security
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TrustGo Ad Detector scans and protects your phone from potential privacy violations and identity leaks through ads displayed by apps via the most commonly used advertising networks. It is common for advertising networks to collect information on how you use your device. Your information is then used for targeted marketing campaigns. Some common and aggressive methods include:
TrustGo Ad Detector is part of the TrustGo Antivirus & Security family.
TrustGo Antivirus & Security provides the best all-around protection for your phone from malware, spyware and trojans. Remotely locate your phone, lock your phone, set off an alarm or simply wipe your personal information if your phone is missing or stolen. Learn more: - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Android - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Mobile-Security
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Back in 2012, Android accounted for 79 percent of all mobile malware. Last year, that number ballooned even further to 97 percent. Both those data points c... More specifically, Android malware rose from 238 threats in 2012 to 804 new families and variants in 2013. Apart from Symbian, F-Secure found no new threats for other mobile platforms last year.
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Mobile Threat Monday: Android App Uploads Your WhatsApp Conversations Online
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Forscher haben Apps für Android-Handys untersucht und herausgefunden, dass viele Anwendungen Sicherheitsmängel aufweisen. Viele Hersteller besser jetzt nach.
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Eine Liste der aktualisierten Apps finden Sie in unserer Foto-Show. Nutzer sollten die Updates, sofern noch nicht geschehen, sofort installieren – ein Rat der generell für Aktualisierungen gilt.
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28 Virenscanner, knapp 1.500 Malware-Apps, ein Testsieger: Ein Underdog lässt im jüngsten Security-Check die großen Namen alt aussehen. Zudem wird deutlich: Sicherheit auf Android-Geräten muss kein Geld kosten.
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Sicherheit auf Android-Geräten muss kein Geld kosten.
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With the threat already in ads, are mobile users left vulnerable to attacks?
Though developers need to be very careful installing ad networks in their apps, users can still protect themselves by
===> making sure that the Android system setting ‘Unknown sources’ is unchecked to prevent dropped or drive-by-download app installs and installing security apps like Lookout to as their first line of defense against malware. <===
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===> making sure that the Android system setting ‘Unknown sources’ is unchecked to prevent dropped or drive-by-download app installs and installing security apps like Lookout to as their first line of defense against malware. <===
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free
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August 16, 2013 8:37 AM
===> making sure that the Android system setting ‘Unknown sources’ is unchecked to prevent dropped or drive-by-download app installs and installing security apps like Lookout to as their first line of defense against malware. <===
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free
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There are some surprising numbers available that tell a dark story about mobile apps and what they can be doing on your device.
By now you've read about malicious apps that leak privacy data, but do you realize how serious it really is? If not, you'd better pay attention to the following statistics gathered by Symantec*. And if you think that Google Play is 100% safe, it isn't. I have some data that yields some shocking results about the number of malicious apps waiting to grab your data.
===> Unfortunately, the playing surface for Internet naughtiness has changed in the past couple of years and you need to know that it's only getting worse. <===
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===> Unfortunately, the playing surface for Internet naughtiness has changed in the past couple of years and you need to know that it's only getting worse. <===
Check also:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free
Gust MEES's curator insight,
March 4, 2013 11:01 AM
===> Unfortunately, the playing surface for Internet naughtiness has changed in the past couple of years and you need to know that it's only getting worse. <===
Check also:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free
alistairm 's curator insight,
March 5, 2013 3:35 AM
Oh dear - the world of technology seems to be one step forward two steps back but these issues are important especially of we are going to be using mobile devices in education and promoting BYOD approaches.
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The Secunia PSI constantly protects against vulnerabilities. Stay Secure. The Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI) for Android is a free security scanner that all...
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A MUST have!!!
Check also:
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/05/03/update-your-third-party-applications/
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Mobile app downloads are doubling and the apps are getting “smarter”, but the cost to users may well be a threat to their privacy and the potential sh...
“While these apps make our lives easier, they also give a wider group of application developers and advertising networks the ability to collect information about our activities and leverage the functionality of our devices.
According to Hoffman, more concerning is that many apps collect information or require permissions unnecessary for the described functionality of the app. He says this is not the first time this issue has surfaced, with reports of popular apps collecting irrelevant information or transmitting data when devices are turned off leading to significant backlash.
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- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/11/05/naivety-in-the-digital-age/
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Superfish-like Vulnerability Found in Over 10 More Software using the same HTTPS-breaking technology. Learn more: - http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=LENOVO
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Superfish-like Vulnerability Found in Over 10 More Software using the same HTTPS-breaking technology. Learn more: - http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=LENOVO
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Wer ein Smartphone oder Tablet mit Android 4.3 oder älter nutzt, lebt gefährlich. Einmal mehr demonstriert dies ein neuer Exploit, der beim Aufruf einer Webseite ungefragt Apps auf das Gerät schmuggelt. heise Security hat das mal ausprobiert. Learn more:
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Wer ein Smartphone oder Tablet mit Android 4.3 oder älter nutzt, lebt gefährlich. Einmal mehr demonstriert dies ein neuer Exploit, der beim Aufruf einer Webseite ungefragt Apps auf das Gerät schmuggelt. heise Security hat das mal ausprobiert. Learn more:
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Avast berichtet von einer neuen Variante der Simplocker-Malware, die sich als Flash Player App tarnt, Android-Geräte infiziert, Daten verschlüsselt und dann Lösegeld für die Entschlüsselung fordert. Learn more: - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Simplocker - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free
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Avast berichtet von einer neuen Variante der Simplocker-Malware, die sich als Flash Player App tarnt, Android-Geräte infiziert, Daten verschlüsselt und dann Lösegeld für die Entschlüsselung fordert. Learn more: - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Simplocker - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free
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As part of what is predominantly an Android security issue, a CTO and consultant has discovered a vulnerability in WhatsApp encryption that could allow..
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En 2013, plus de 42 000 apps mobiles étaient infectées par des malwares sur la boutique Play et Google en a supprimé moins du quart.
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Das AV-Test Institut hat 28 Schutzprogramme für Android-Geräte auf den Prüfstand gestellt. Diesmal haben acht Apps die maximal erreichbare Punktzahl erzielt, zwei Lösungen sind wegen mangelnder Schutzwirkung zum wiederholten Mal durchgefallen.
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Security-SuperGAU für alle Nutzer von iPhones und iPads: Experten haben eine Lücke in iOS-Apps entdeckt, die es erlaubt, die komplette Kommunikation über fremde Server umzuleiten. Tausende Apps sollen betroffen sein.
Über HTTP Request Hijacking sollen sich Hacker in iOS-Apps einschleichen und so den Datentraffic über eigene Server umleiten können. Nach erfolgreichem Angriff soll die Umleitung dann permanent aktiv sein.
===> Einzige Abhilfe schafft ein Update oder eine Neuinstallation der App. <===
Via Gust MEES
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Das AV-Test Institut in Magdeburg hat 28 Schutzprogramme für Android-Geräte getestet. Bei der Zertifizierungsprüfung sind drei Apps wegen mangelhafter Schutzwirkung durchgefallen.
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Security researchers have discovered a vulnerability that could allow attackers to take full control of most Android smartphones
The vulnerability allows hackers to modify an app without breaking its cryptographic signature, according to Jeff Forristal, chief technology officer (CTO) at mobile security firm Bluebox.
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The vulnerability allows hackers to modify an app without breaking its cryptographic signature, according to Jeff Forristal, chief technology officer (CTO) at mobile security firm Bluebox.
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July 4, 2013 6:42 AM
The vulnerability allows hackers to modify an app without breaking its cryptographic signature, according to Jeff Forristal, chief technology officer (CTO) at mobile security firm Bluebox.
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July 4, 2013 6:48 AM
The vulnerability allows hackers to modify an app without breaking its cryptographic signature, according to Jeff Forristal, chief technology officer (CTO) at mobile security firm Bluebox. 
Zhao KQiang's curator insight,
March 27, 2014 6:52 AM
there is one example of smart phone security. focus on the mobile system Android
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DroidSheep Guard protects your phone from DroidSheep, Faceniff & other hijackers DroidSheep Guard protects your phone from Tools like DroidSheep, Faceniff and other Se...
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Awareness and Protection!!!
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By Dancho Danchev
Have you ever received a blank call, and no one was on the other side of the line? What about a similar blank SMS received through your mobile carrier’s Mail2SMS gateway? There’s a high probability that it was a mobile spammer who’s automatically and efficiently verifying the validity of a recently harvested database of mobile numbers, with QA (Quality Assurance) in mind. These verified databases will be later on used as the foundation for a highly successfulspam/scam/malicious software disseminating campaigns, thanks to the fact that the cybercriminals behind them will no longer be shooting into the dark. How do they do that? What kind of tools do they use?
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Malware attacks on mobile devices are on the rise. Lookout and Avast can help protect your smartphone from hackers and thieves.
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- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free?tag=Mobile-Security
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Zhao KQiang's curator insight,
March 27, 2014 7:03 AM
focus on the how apps effect on the phone security it recall me to check the apps of my phone |
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Some of the most popular Android and iOS apps remain impacted by the FREAK flaw, and could open the door for hackers to steal passwords and personal information.