Keeping infected apps off your Android requires common sense more than anything It’s not exactly a secret that Android’s pretty open, and that it’s possible for bad people to do bad things with apps. That’s possible with any computer system, of course. And like any other computer system, Android has checks and balances that help […]
Android Antivirus: 6 truths about smartphone malware
8 May 2014 By Leave a Comment
Android is a hot bed for malicious malware. This malware is so dangerous that it can destroy your phone, and even your life if you’re not careful. The worst part is it’s already happening to you right now! There is no place to hide! It’s everywhere! At least that’s what some people want you to believe. Android malware has been a […]
How to avoid the pileup malware exploit on Android
17 April 2014 By Leave a Comment
Those who can create malware, will create malware — no matter how sneaky they have to be to do so. The latest craze is called pileup malware. The gist of this is a seemingly innocent and harmless piece of software is installed on your device (even with the stamp of approval from your malware scanner). […]
New malware tries to infect Android devices via USB cable
30 January 2014 By Leave a Comment
Gone are the days when only downloading from Google Play was enough to stay safe. Anti-virus and security company Symantec has released details of a new piece of Windows malware that tries to infect Android devices when they are plugged into a compromised PC. The new malware, called Trojan.Droidpak, installs itself as a system service on a Windows […]
Five tips that will help keep you safe in mobile online space
2 August 2013 By Leave a Comment
Here are five tips that will help keep you safe in mobile online space and empower you to do more on your mobile gizmos, with greater peace of mind. 1. Know where danger lurks “Malware” or malicious software and viruses have moved to the web—but do you know where you’re most likely to pick up […]
How To Protect Yourself From Mobile Attacks
11 July 2013 By Leave a Comment
Android is by far the most popular operating system for mobile devices such as smartphones or tablet PCs. But that status also means opportunities for cyber criminals: in 2012 alone, the amount of malware specifically targeting Android users jumped from 17,000 to more than 214,000 samples each month. And malware is no longer being smuggled […]
Study: 32.8 Million Android Phones Infected with Malware
19 April 2013 By Leave a Comment
Do you have an anti-virus app on your Android phone yet? If not, a new study conducted by security firm NQ Mobile suggests you’re playing with fire: The number of malware threats to your Android phone has increased 163% over the past year alone. The study, which looked at over 5.3 million apps available in 406 different […]
