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Google Play Store may soon get a built-in malware scanner

Google intends to release a future update to its Google Play Store that will provide client-side protection from…

Why leaving your smartphone WiFi ON causes more harm than good

Many users are under the misconception that leaving their smartphone WiFi switched ON only leads to a persistent…

Security news updates from the last week

AntiSec collects 12 million Apple UDIDs from hacked FBI laptop, FBI denies it! AntiSec, a hacker group associated…

Forward spam and unwanted SMS texts to +91-86000-44733

Quick Heal Mobile Security has been protecting Android and BlackBerry users effectively. However, one of the most persistent…

The Rising Threat of SMiShing reaches millions of mobile users

Most of us have had to deal with rampant phishing emails at some point or the other, but…

European countries the primary source of premium-rate hoax calls

Last month we posted a blog about the ‘Wangiri’ scam and the fake missed calls that many people…

Security news updates from the last week

Fake BlackBerry account activation email A fake BlackBerry account creation email is doing the rounds. The content of…

Fake Quick Heal Mobile Security application found on Russian website

In the past we have highlighted numerous fake antivirus applications that are available through unsolicited third-party sources. Installing…

Android fragmentation leads to security hazards

A new version of Android always brings with it tremendous amount of fanfare and adulation. Some versions gain…

Notable Security features of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) was announced on June 27, 2012 at the Google I/O conference. With Jelly Bean,…