Remember Flappy Bird, and the imposter apps that swarmed around at his death? The imposters were back in force at the birth of Flappy’s follow-on game, Swing Copters…
Tag Archives: Android
Android users – Sophos needs you (and you could bag a prize)!
Sophos is looking for beta testers for the new version of Sophos Mobile Security for Android. And to sweeten the deal, we’re giving away 20 Google Play gift cards worth $25.
The EPIC edition – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
One less opt-in app, one more Android virus, and a bunch of EPIC failures… All in this week’s 60 Second Security.
SSCC 160 – That’s not just any old malware – that’s a TRUE VIRUS! [PODCAST]
Ready for listening… Here’s this week’s Sophos Security Chet Chat podcast.
Why the Facebook Messenger app is not the privacy nightmare people think it is
There’s good reason to be skeptical of Facebook when it comes to privacy, but the Facebook Messenger app isn’t the privacy nightmare that some people think it is. Here’s why …
Android “Heart App” virus spreads quickly, author arrested within 17 hours
Q. How to attract the attention of the police if you’re a bored student on summer vacation? A. Write a virus that unleashes 20,000,000 SMSes, infects 100,000 devices, and steals personal data…
Android “FakeID” security hole causes a pre-BlackHat stir
Seems that a rogue Android app can get more privileges than it deserves simply by saying that someone trustworthy has vouched for it. It’s been dubbed the “FakeID” hole…
SSCC 158 – What do you mean, “Don’t knit your own remote authentication?” [PODCAST]
Here’s this week’s Chet Chat security podcast for your listening pleasure. Chester Wisniewski and Paul Ducklin of Sophos dissect the week’s security news to see what we can learn from other people’s mistakes…
Android “FBI Lock” malware – how to avoid paying the ransom
The latest “FBI Lock” Android ransomware reported by SophosLabs follows a familiar theme. But it has a slight sting in the tail to make it trickier to remove, so we thought we’d take you through the steps…
Android app market pirates busted by FBI
Six Americans charged with large-scale piracy of Android apps. But what about their “customers”? Is there really an increased risk of malware from unlawfully acquired apps?