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Attackers trick victims into calling them back on premium-rate numbers

Have you ever received a burst of missed calls from strange numbers in a short span of time?…

Security news updates from the last week

Android malware learns a new trick Mobile security software and a cautious nature can help you avoid risky…

Black Hat conference demonstrates Android and Meego NFC vulnerability

Yesterday I discussed the potential risks of NFC technology and how an attacker could ‘eavesdrop’ on NFC signals….

Future Watch V: NFC and Shopping apps security risks

Imagine a scenario where a customer walks into a supermarket to buy groceries. She receives a greeting and…

Android malware creates clones of popular apps and tricks victims

Our malware analysis team has discovered a new social engineering trick used by criminals to target Android users….

The savoir faire of safe mobile banking

The convenience and fluidity of access that mobile devices promise makes them one of the most sought after…

Malicious QR codes threaten mobile security

How many times have you spotted a QR code and scanned it through your smartphone camera? While these…

Threatening apps doing the rounds on Google Play

Here are a few potentially risky applications for Android that you should avoid. The first one is a…

Future Watch III: Location based tracking threatens individual privacy

Location mapping is a highly useful tool to study social behavior but it also poses a real threat…

Beware: Hacked websites can now infect your Android smartphone

Our malware analysis team has discovered a malicious software that targets Android smartphones through hacked websites. This adds…