Android
Over 99% of US Govt employees using outdated Android OS Versions
A research carried out by mobile security firm Lookout states that over 99% of government employees in United States are using outdated android OS loaded smart phones. And because of the pandemic, most of them are accessing their office apps on their mobile devices that is making them fall prey to several vulnerabilities often exploited […]
Google Android to simplify mobile security with Enterprise Essentials
Most Small and Medium Scale Businesses(SMBs) are finding it difficult to manage a fleet of mobile devices, especially when half of their workforce is remotely working. So, in such situations, it becomes extremely tedious for administrators to manage the fleet. This is where Google is offering Android based Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) tools to break […]
Google launches Android Enterprise Mobile Security Essentials
For all the Small and Medium Scale Businesses(SMB) operating across the world, here’s some good news from Android OS giant Google. The tech giant has launched a new service tool titled Android Enterprise Essentials that offers the privilege of mobile security to businesses. As companies are switching to remote work operations and BYOD, Google has […]
New Research suggests 2 pattern mobile security on Android phones
To those still using pattern unlocking feature on their Android mobile phones, here’s a mobile security update to rejoice. A new research has confirmed that multiple patterns of unlocking on android phones offer greater security than the single pattern method that is being used now. And the study further suggests that it can be secure […]
Signs that confirm that an Android Smart phone is hacked
As the use of Android based smart phones is increasing, studies suggest that these gadgets are becoming favorite targets to hackers and cyber criminals. Now to those who aren’t aware about the tech of ‘Smart Phone Hacking’ here’s a gist on it. A smart phone hack means presence of malicious apps or software such as […]
Qualcomm Mobile Processors are vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
According to a study carried out by the security researchers from Check Point, over 40% of Android phones operating on Qualcomm Processors are vulnerable to cyber attacks. A reported released by the Tel Aviv based Cybersecurity firm suggests that the chip sets produced by Qualcomm were exhibiting 400 security flaws that could be exploited by […]
Microsoft offers Mobile Security protection for Android users
Microsoft (MS) has announced that it is entering a $10 Billion mobile security market with its Defender ATP Antivirus designed for Android devices. However, the catch is that the solution will not be available in the open market and so Android device users cannot download it from the Google Play Store. The American technology giant […]
New Android Text messaging service is vulnerable to hackers
As messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram have started to steal the revenues of telecom operating from SMS texting; Android has introduced an answer to it with its Rich Communication Service (RCS) which is in lines to Apple’s hybrid iMessage platform. As this messaging service is enabled by default on billions of android devices, […]
Android apps fraudulently access Facebook and Twitter user data
Facebook and Twitter have made an official announcement yesterday that few android apps were accessing the login info and other details of its users when the users used the same credentials into certain apps that were being downloaded via the Google Play Store. According to a source from CNBC, the damage was being done by […]
Android phones acting as spying devices due to Camera app Vulnerability
Security researchers from Checkmarx have found a vulnerability in the Android operating system loaded smartphones including Pixel 1 and 2 which steal data related to camera, microphone and GPS Location without the user’s consent. The flaw dubbed as CVE- 2019- 2234 was discovered by the researchers when a rogue app was used to bypass security […]
