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Google's hacking contest 'Project Zero' was a flop: What went wrong?

Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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Not a single person claimed Google's Project Zero prizes, even after six months of being open to participants.
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Here are the top trends in Android ransomware right now

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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Android devices are used to store increasing amounts of valuable data, making Android ransomware ever more worthwhile for attackers.
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Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.
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Released Android malware source code used to run a banking botnet

Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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The new Android banking malware ESET recently discovered on Google Play was spotted in the wild again, targeting more banks.
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Dangerous Android Trojan masquerades as Flash Player update

Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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A new Android Trojan has been lurking under a fake app that tries to mimic a Flash Player update, ESET discovered this week.
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Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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New Android ransomware tactics emerge, using encrypted payloads and email scams to exploit users, with a new focus on Chinese markets.
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Game review: Jack N' Jill 3D - a great little time waster

Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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This game is a fun little time waster for those moments when you're looking for something light, but with a little bit of a challenge.
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Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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Check Point has uncovered Android malware that is infecting more than 13,000 devices every single day. Here's what you need to know.
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What is Boomerang? Instagram explains

Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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Instagram's Boomerang spices up Stories with looping mini-videos, while mentions and test links add new layers of interactivity.
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There's great news for Android, but not so good for Apple

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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The relentless march of Android continues, and it isn't good news for Apple. There is no Steve Jobs to ride in and turn things around this time.
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Spotify launches playlist personally curated for each listener

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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Spotify introduces Daily Mix, a new feature that combines users' favourite tracks with new songs for the perfect listening session.
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8 years of Android: malware, malicious apps, and how to stay safe

Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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Android now controls over 85% of the smartphone market and is by far the biggest player in the tablet market as well.
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Trend Micro tackles ransomware threat with new software

Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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Trend Micro unveils its latest defence against cyber threats, promising robust protection from ransomware and evolving malware.
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Android 6's security features prove no match for Gugi banking trojan

Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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Android 6's security features are proving no match for the Gugi banking trojan, which has been able to slip past the platform's blocking mechanisms.
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ESET warns Android users to beware of fake QuadRooter patch apps

Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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ESET is warning Android users to watch out for fake patch apps, the first of their kind to take advantage of the QuadRooter vulnerability.
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ESET discovers fake Prisma apps full of trojans

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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ESET researchers reported fake versions of photo transformation app Prisma on Google Play, just ahead of the official app's launch last month.
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Fake apps on Google Play tricked users into paying

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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Many malicious developers try to trick users into downloading their apps by creating the illusion of a useful application.
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Fourfold increase in ransomware attacks against Android

Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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Android users beware, ransomware is becoming more prevalent towards your devices. Kaspersky Lab warns that the ransomware landscape is growing.
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Hands-on Review: Android Auto vs CarPlay

Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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Holden Captiva offers compatibility with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, providing a glimpse of the future of smart car technology.
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Fitbit unleashes new sleep features

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Fitbit has launched new sleep tools to help users improve sleep consistency and overall health, in collaboration with sleep experts.