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Android Ransomware SLocker Returns With Hundreds Of Variations
Nasty Android ransomware back from the dead, and over 400 variants are now “more resilient” to security tools
Money, Data And Disruption: Cyber Attacks Of 2016
2016 has been an interesting year for cyber security, and that's putting it mildly
Mobile Malware Threat Grows As HummingBad Infection Reaches 85m
Depressing reading as active malware families grow and HummingBad infects 85 million Android devices
Nokia: Smartphones Now Biggest Source Of Network Malware
Apple's security credentials also dented as iOS malware infections enter top twenty, Nokia report finds
Mobile Malware Risk Is Greater Than Ever
Report from Kaspersky finds huge explosion in malware targeting smartphones and tablets in last few months
Lookout Points To Ransomware Threat As UK Mobile Malware Declines
New report highlights growing awareness of cyber and mobile security, as tactics and threats change
Apple Security Woes Deepen With Fresh Malware Threat
Apple products in China that use Mac OS or iOS are under attack by a new family of malware
McAfee Warns Of Mobile Malware Growth And Flappy Bird Clones
McAfee says mobile malware is becoming more prevalent and effective and suggests developers and users need to do more
Russia Arrests Two Over Apple Ransomware
Two people finally arrested in Russia after a number of ransomware attacks on Apple devices, mainly in Australia
Mobile Malware Threat Overblown, Says PayPal Exec
A new study reveals potential gaps in mobile security, but dismisses industry hype about mobile malware
Cyber Crooks Share Botnets To Spread Super-Smart Android Malware
"Most sophisticated Android malware ever" using other Android botnets to spread
Mobile Malware Hits Record Level, Warns McAfee
McAfee issues stark warning about the growing levels of malware and ransomware infecting mobiles
DEF CON: 30 Percent Of Mobile Malware Made By 10 Russian Firms
Russian mobile malware factories working with thousands of affiliates to exploit Android users
Most Mobile Apps Leak Private Data, Study Warns
A study has found that the vast majority of mobile apps on Android and iOS leak private information
Mobile Malware Sees ‘Exponential’ 614 Percent Growth
Mobile malware grows by 614 percent year-over-year, whilst adware is proving a menace for Android users too
Android And BlackBerry Malware Selling For Thousands On Dark Web
TechWeekEurope sees seller pushing malware which targets major banks via Android, BlackBerry and Symbian for as much as $15,000
Mobile Security Outlook For 2013 Mostly Clear
Looking forward to 2013 there is a minor risk of malicious malware for mobile users, says Lookout
Zeus Malware Turns To Smite BlackBerry Users
Attackers start paying more attention to RIM's devices
Making Android Malware in a Limo
Websense invites us into its lab in a limo to show us how quick it can make Android malware whilst on the move
Android Malware Increased By 3,000 Percent in 2011
Google's Android was targeted with malware more than any other mobile operating system in 2011