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Mobile Security
Android Wi-Fi Direct bug means hackers can reboot your device
A vulnerability in Android's Wi-Fi Direct functionality has been uncovered by security researchers.
Alan Martin • 27 Jan 2015
'Critical Security Updates' cancelled for 939 million Android users
Google has revealed that Android smartphones and tablets running versions of the software released before 4.3 (Jellybean) will no longer be given official updates to an important part of the software
Alan Martin • 12 Jan 2015
Privacy, Mobile Security
Mobile security: flaw allows hackers to read texts and listen to calls
Hackers can eavesdrop on your phone calls and text messages even with cell networks using "the most advanced encryption available" according to The Washington Post.
Alan Martin • 19 Dec 2014
Scams, Mobile Security, Cybercrime
Android scam: Firms fined over $500,000 for malicious apps' hidden subscriptions
Three UK firms have been fined over $500,000 for a scam that involved Android apps signing up to a subscription service, and suppressing notifications informing the victim they were being charged, according to The Guardian.
Alan Martin • 11 Dec 2014
Phone biometric security need to be controlled, says ex-GCHQ chief
The former head of the UK's government's communications agency GCHQ has issued warnings over the privacy of the biometric security increasingly favored in top-end mobile phones and other devices, Computing reports.
Alan Martin • 01 Dec 2014
Nexus 5, Galaxy S5 and iPhone 5s hacked at Pwn2Own event
The Samsung Galaxy S5, Apple iPhone 5s and Google Nexus 5 were amongst handsets to be successfully hacked during the Mobile Pwn2Own hacking competition, reports Forbes.
Alan Martin • 14 Nov 2014
Apple Pay and security - what you need to know
Mobile payments look set to be one of the defining technologies of 2015, as the launch of Apple Pay catalyses a boom in cardless payments - both from Apple’s own system, and rivals playing catch-up.
Rob Waugh • 07 Nov 2014
Microsoft issues rapid fix to GroupMe exploit
iOS and Android messaging app GroupMe has had a possible vulnerability fixed quickly by Microsoft, according to The Register. There was no evidence to suggest any cybercriminals had been able to exploit the flaw before it was patched.
Alan Martin • 31 Oct 2014
'Find My Mobile' system can be used to attack Samsung handsets
One of the most popular and useful security functions of mobile handsets can be turned against the owner.
Alan Martin • 29 Oct 2014