Mobile
Wireless Carriers of United States unite on Mobile Security Solutions
In order to address major issues related to mobile security, four major US Wireless Carriers- Verizon Communications, AT&T, Sprint Corp and T Mobile have decided to team up to provide a new method of securing mobile solutions through Mobile Authentication Taskforce. Currently, all the above specified 4 companies hold a ZACKS Rank of 3. Zacks […]
Kaspersky identifies new malware which steals money from Mobile Phones
Kaspersky has issued a mobile security alert against a new malware which steals money from mobile phones. Researchers from the cyber security firm have identified a new malware called Xafecopy Trojan which steals money through victim’s mobile phone. Already more than 40% of mobile users in Asia, especially from India have become victim to this […]
Samsung announces $200,000 Mobile Security Rewards Program
Electronics Giant Samsung has announced a $200,000 Mobile Security program where security experts will be rewarded for exposing vulnerabilities in Samsung smart phones and tablets. Depending on the severity level of the vulnerability, the rewards will range from $200 and $200,000 for qualified security reports submitted through proper channel. The lists of products which are […]
Adult websites start leaking info of Mobile Content Users!
Mobile Security Firm Wandera has warned all mobile users to stop accessing ‘A’ rated content via tablets and smart phones. The London based firm says that most of the websites which host ‘A’ rated content are least reliable when it comes to protecting user information, identity and data. Wandera which carried out a study on […]
Will Android Oreo security features make any difference to the world of Mobile Security?
Last week, web services giant Google released a media update which said that its next Android version titled “Oreo” will be the most secured mobile OS offered till date to the world. The internet juggernaut has also promised that Oreo will be enriched by plenty of features including a battery life boost and notification rethink. […]
New Google Android Oreo OS is enriched with utmost Mobile Security features!
Google has given a taste of its new mobile operating system called Android Oreo to the world early this week and has promised that it will be offered with improved mobile security features. The internet giant has also promised that its new Android 8.0 OS will improve battery life of the phones onto which it […]
AccuWeather app violates Mobile Security laws!
AccuWeather app which is widely used by iOS users has been found violating mobile security laws. Sources reporting to Cybersecurity Insiders say that the app maps the data related to user location to a data monetization firm called “revealmobile.com”. What’s more discomforting in this whole activity is that the data share takes place, even when […]
Cyber Attack leaves millions of mobile phone users without service!
A massive cyber attack which took place on several Venezuelan public and private utilities on Wednesday this week is said to have left more than 7 million mobile phone users without service. The hackers group named ‘The Binary Guardians’ claimed responsibility for the attacks and added that more such attacks will follow in near future […]
Slack takes Mobile Security seriously!
Slack, a cloud software platform which keeps all your work communication at one place has announced that it has renewed its new Enterprise Mobile Management (EMM) capabilities in order to ensure that its 5 million users can use the productivity tool on trusted devices. Slack’s new EMM tool which has been developed with the help […]
Symantec acquires Mobile Security Vendor Skycure
Symantec Corporation of America has made its second acquisition of this month official by disclosing to the media that it is acquiring Mobile Security Vendor Skycure for an undisclosed amount. As of now, terms of the deal are not disclosed. But sources reporting to Cybersecurity Insiders claim that Symantec could purchase the Tel Aviv-based Skycure […]
