Android apps are snooping on other software on your device – and that could tell shady advertising companies more about you than you’d like.
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Google & Apple pushed to reveal gun scope app users’ names to feds
It’s a first: The government has never demanded personal data of a single app’s users from Apple & Google.
Mobile apps riddled with high-risk vulnerabilities, warns report
Be careful before installing that mobile app on your iOS or Android device – many mobile applications are riddled with vulnerabilities.
Apple App Store stuffed with hardcore porn and gambling apps
The apps, which violate content policies, got in there via the same Enterprise Certificate program that Facebook and Google exploited.
More browser extensions and apps caught spying on users
The pop-up blocking function of many apps and browser extensions appears to obscure an ulterior motive – spying on a user’s web traffic.
Uber mistake leaves hundreds of drivers’ personal information exposed
Controversial taxi firm Uber accidentally exposed the personal details of hundreds of its drivers on Tuesday following the introduction of its new “Uber Partner” app.
Apple tweaks iOS 9 to stop advertisers getting our app data
Developers and advertisers have been eyeballing the apps we download to target-pitch their own wares. Apple are shuttering the peepshow.
Twitter to start snooping at which apps you have installed – here’s how to opt out
Twitter is set to start peeking on users’ iPhones, iPads and Androids in order to see what apps they have downloaded. It’s opt-in by default, so here’s how to opt out.
Spyware app StealthGenie’s CEO fined $500K, forfeits source code
In the first-ever criminal conviction concerning the federal criminal charges of advertising and selling a mobile phone spyware app, StealthGenie’s CEO has been fined $500K for selling the spyware.
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.