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Millions of Android Devices Potentially at Risk Because of Qualcomm Flaw
A little while ago, a team of researchers from Checkpoint Security has uncovered a total of four vulnerabilities in Qualcomm chips, and it looks like these vulnerabilities could be serious enough to allow hackers to take control of Android devices powered by these chips. The flaws were collectively named “Quadrooter,” and…
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Apple Interested in Automatic iPhone Unlocking Technology
Apple is reportedly working on a new technology that gives iPhone smartphone owners the chance to automatically unlock their devices when they are at home or in the office – and the feature will also make sure the device automatically locks when out of “safe” range. The system can identify…
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McAfee Says Mobile Malware Threats on the Rise in 2014
Cybercriminals are finding great success using mobile malware to compromise features and vulnerabilities of legitimate apps and services, according to the McAfee Labs Threats Report: June 2014. Much of the attention focuses on the Google Android mobile operating system, but Apple iOS users are vulnerable to malware and other sophisticated…
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Kaspersky Lab Detects New Mobile Malware Targeting Google Android, Apple iOS Devices
New malware created by the HackingTeam is targeting mobile devices powered by Apple iOS and Google Android, as security companies largely struggle to keep up, according to security firm Kaspersky Lab. The use of ‘Remote Control System’ (RCS) malware has been detected in the past, but the Italy-based HackingTeam is…
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Samsung Knox Mobile Security Platform Receives Support From Governments, Companies
The current shift of smartphones and tablets in the workplace, as part of ‘bring your own device’ efforts, has confused companies trying to keep their networks secure. To entice organizations to use its smartphones, Samsung is heavily promoting its Knox mobile enterprise security offering. The Korean electronics company hopes to…
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